How to Recycle Polystyrene Foam | 26 Second Green
Channel: Tom Mills
Date: 2015-04-03

Extruded polystyrene foam, also known by the brand name Styrofoam, is a recyclable plastic. The #6 plastic is injected with 90% air to provide structural mass, insulating properties and reduce the amount of plastic needed. While foam is usually not accepted in single stream curbside programs, some grocery stores have bins where they take back foam. Dart Container, a foam producer, has foam a foam take back program for consumers and institutions.