Polystyrene
We get a number of types of different ‘polystyrene’ packaging material on campus. This is usually used as a packaging material for IT and electrical equipment. This material can be coloured (black, red etc) and white; it is soft and spongy to touch and is made up of a bubbly plastic material.
All types of polystyrene can now be recycled on campus, this includes both spongey and brittle types of material.
To recycle this material please request a clear recycle sack from your Cleaner. Fill the clear sack and leave it for collection by your cleaner.
Why?
The production and use of polystyrene has a range of environmental impacts.
Firstly, it requires significant quantities of resources, primarily fossil fuels, both as a raw material and to deliver energy for the manufacturing process.
The disposal of polystrene products also contributes significantly to their environmental impact. It can cause a litter nuisance and affect wildlife.
(Source: www.wasteonline.org.uk)
Where does our polystyrene go?
Our polystyrene is processed locally to be made into insulation products.