Styrofoam Trays

Hard Trays vs. Styrofoam For Schools

A debate among schools and parents has occurred for years across the country. Polystyrene, or Styrofoam, trays are used in many schools today. The foam lunch trays are cheap and biodegradable alternatives are more expensive. Schools use Styrofoam trays instead of washable lunch trays to cut back on the costs of crew and because the trays can be thrown away, leaving little mess and labor behind. Some parents have taken up movements in their schools to go "green" and try to recycle the trays, which is difficult.

http://www.ehow.com/info_7980793_hard-trays-vs-styrofoam-schools.html

Foam Facts

Facts about styrofoam and why you should choose it over other materials.

http://www.foamfacts.com/

How Styrofoam is Bad for the Enviornment

Although many people have heard Styrofoam does detrimental things to the planet, very few people actually understand how Styrofoam harms the environment. Learning about the impact Styrofoam has on the planet will help you find ways to help minimize the damage caused by this material.

http://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/How_Styrofoam_is_Bad_for_the_Environment