On Feb 6, 7:35*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:
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> "J. Clarke" > wrote
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> >> > Foam cups can be recycled also. *The problem is, we don't. *Most times
> >> > they
> >> > just go to the trash and, hopefully, to a trash to energy plant where
> >> > they
> >> > become fuel for a powerplant. * *Disposables are borderline compared to
> >> > the
> >> > energy of handling and washing a ceramic or glass cup.
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> >> Borderline? *What about the bad things we need to be aware of with
> >> plastics? *Styrofoam is a plastic AFAIK.
>
> > What bad things?
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> > The real question is whether they're allowed to recycle the cups.
>
> Correct. *The cups are not Styrofoam either. *Styrofoam is a brand name for
> Dow Chemical extruded insulating board. The cups are made from expandable
> polystyrene bead and molded and are safe for food contact. *It contains no
> toxins. *Polystyrene can also be extruded and thermoformed for meat trays,
> takeout food containers and the like.
That might be what Dow uses the trademark for now, but originally
styrofoam had quite a different purpose:
International Class Code(s): 019
US Class Code(s): 012
Primary Class: Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or
water.
Class(es) Status: Active
First Use Anywhe 9/11/1945
First Use In Commerce: 9/11/1945