Polystyrene is a synthetic, lightweight plastic material made from the polymerization of styrene monomers. It is commonly used in various applications due to its insulating properties and low cost.
Tracey co-sponsored and authored the resolution to end the use of polystyrene foam in take out containers, protecting both the environment and public health. (ulstercountydemocrats.com)
«Supporters of polystyrene foam recycling are up against a shadow campaign by a former New York City Councilman who sponsored the previous ban bill,» she said. (politico.com)
This is why I was wrong when I suggested that we could build plastic houses out of it; even a sheet of expanded polystyrene foam may be 90 percent air but still weighs a couple of pounds, responsible for a couple of pounds of CO2. (treehugger.com)