| The use of products made from extruded | | | | of polystyrene. Other utilizations include |
| polystyrene and other foam products affects | | | | applications in the architectural industry and |
| every facet of life for people around the world. | | | | construction models. People also use extruded |
| The applications for extruded polystyrene, just to | | | | polystyrene in Fome-Cor, which is made by |
| name a few, include building materials, cups, | | | | placing foam between sheets of paper. An |
| takeout containers, packaging materials, and much | | | | extremely versatile product, Fome-Cor works for |
| more. Most people know extruded polystyrene by | | | | a variety of projects in architecture, graphics, and |
| its trademark name, Styrofoam. For every item | | | | other fields. Extruded polystyrene has many other |
| purchased and shipped, there is likely some form | | | | uses, ranging from plastics to shipping peanuts. |
| of extruded polystyrene utilized for protection. | | | | Because it's so common, many people take it for |
| Not only does Styrofoam have protective qualities | | | | granted. However, it serves an absolutely |
| for packaging and contained items, it also sees | | | | essential purpose in the modern economy. |
| extensive use in the construction industry. | | | | With so many uses, customers can find a |
| One use in construction is for insulation materials | | | | Styrofoam product for any project, product, or |
| as well as for sound dampening and flooring. Food | | | | shipping necessity. It's vital for anyone who runs a |
| services use it to provide an inexpensive option | | | | shipping business. Many people have personal uses |
| for customers to take food outside of the dining | | | | for Styrofoam, using it for art or crafts projects. |
| establishment. Packaging frequently uses this type | | | | |