Disposable tableware manufactured from biodegradable EPS (expanded polystyrene)—developed by the Canadian company Styrochem—represents a category of biodegradable foamed tableware. The key characteristic distinguishing this type of tableware from traditional foamed EPS products is its biodegradability. Within four years, it achieves a biodegradation rate of 92%, and over a longer period, it can ultimately reach 100%. Possessing this attribute, such foamed tableware offers a perfect solution to the problem of "white pollution."
Furthermore, its production process generates neither water nor air pollution. Regarding subsequent waste disposal, it offers dual options: it can be incinerated like traditional disposable materials, or it can undergo biodegradation. Beyond its utility for everyday dining, this biodegradable foamed tableware is also microwave-safe; it remains cool to the touch after heating and provides effective thermal insulation.
Polystyrene and the Environment
StyroChem’s new EVRgreen™ resin will enhance a wide range of end-use products across various industries—including protective packaging for consumer goods, food service containers, and diverse custom applications.
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