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What is Polystyrene and How was it Invented?

a close up view of the polystyrene balls

Polystyrene comes in a wide variety of uses. Food packaging and handling Our daily activities aren’t complete without seeing an item made of Polystyrene. When you go out for groceries, vegetables, fruits, and other food products are stored in polystyrene packaging material. Other perishable goods like meat, eggs, fish, and fresh salads … Read more

How is Plastic Made and Who Invented It?

a bin full of plastic bottle containers, with garbage bags on the side

Plastic water containers. Plastic packaging. Plastic cups, plates, spoon, fork, and utensils. Plastic chairs and tables. Plastic bags. Plastic pots. Plastic bottles, and too many to mention. Plastics are everywhere. Perhaps, when you look around now, you can name at least ten things made of plastics. No wonder, plastics are dramatically a … Read more