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Virginie Bussières jokingly refers to styrofoam as “public enemy No. 6.” That’s because the polystyrene takeout containers, electronics packaging, coolers and other products we discard each year are more likely to pollute waterways or get buried in landfills than they are to be recycled. (The No. 6 is a reference to the plastic’s identification number or resin code). And once in the environment, they can take decades or even centuries to break down.
Read full story here: Most Styrofoam Isn’t Recycled. Here’s How 3 Startups Aim To Fix That | CBC News
