Eco-friendly foam outperforms the "real thing"

Date 13th, May 2019
Source New Atlas - Scientific News Websites

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Styrofoam is not eco-friendly stuff. It's made from petroleum, it can't be efficiently recycled, it's non-biodegradable, and it creates pollution when burned. A new plant-based foam reportedly has none of those drawbacks, however, plus it's claimed to actually insulate better than regular Styrofoam... Continue Reading Eco-friendly foam outperforms the "real thing" Category: Environment Tags: Cellulose nanocrystals Insulation Washington State University