

Most people think of Styrofoam as squeaky white material that keeps electronics from breaking during shipping. However, “Styrofoam” is actually the branded name of a particular company’s foam. Think of it like Kleenex compared to facial tissue. Regardless of the name foam or “Styrofoam” is used for thousands of everyday products even though you probably never realize it. This includes plates, bowls, insulation, surfboards, and much more. The main “ingredient” of Styrofoam or any other foam boards is petroleum. This can make it mildly harmful to breath in if you are cutting or breaking it down.