1. Introduction We use Styrofoam on a daily basis, in particular, the disposable food packaging used for take-aways. It is so commonly used that people assume it should be safe, especially since there are hardly any news in the media relating to the harms of Styrofoam. However, no news does not always mean good news. Studies have been done worldwide and countless reports have been published on the negative impacts of this material, both on the environment and on health. 2. What is Styrofoam? Styrofoam is actually a brand name for the material, polystyrene (PS). It is denoted by a #6 or PS... to read the full article, follow this link: http://www.olivegreen.com.sg/pdf/Styrofoam%20Report%20-%20OliveGreen%20Marketing.pdf