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Polystyrene

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Can polystyrene be recycled?

  • Polystyrene is a type of plastic which is not commonly recycled and should be placed in the waste bin. 

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Expanded polystyrene is sometimes used for take-away food containers and to package white goods like microwaves. Polystyrene is also sometimes used for other food packaging like multi-pack yoghurts.

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