Why Plastic

Polystyrene is a thermoplastic polymer which has been produced for more than 60 years. When heated, polystyrene softens and can be readily converted into semi-finished products as well as into a wide range of finished articles. Polystyrene is used as packaging, in hundreds of appliances, in homes and offices, and in consumer electronics. It comes in many shapes and forms, from yoghurt and coffee cups to meat trays, from soup bowls and salad boxes to disposable tableware, from refrigerators and fridges to televisions and CD jewel boxes.  

There are two main types of polystyrene: general purpose polystyrene, which is transparent and rigid, and high impact polystyrene which, because of its rubber content, is translucent and breakage resistant.