Many chain stores give coffee in styrofoam cups, if hot coffee stays in the container would'nt the styrofoam degrade and contaminate the liquid? Seems that HOT beverages would cause this to happen faster but imagine what a more corrosive beverage (soda) could do??? maybe nothing, anyone know?

Even paper cups are lined with some chemical, what do they do in Europe, what are the alternatives? The best thing would be for people to bring their own cups but not very sanitary, i was thinking that personal cups could be strilized w\ a shot of steam but then it requires energy...could solar energy be used for this purpose? It is'nt as easy as lighting a funace for steam see this link, #3: http://home.clara.net/darvill/altenerg/solar.htm - It is no wonder France is at the forefront with this, they also pioneer many waste management concepts.

Paper alone is highly bio degradeable but is a poor solution on it's own, how coul paper alone work:shrug: ...guess it could'nt.

People get take out in styrofoam containers, then microwave them. How bad is this?

Not to mention that it takes 100'-1000' of years to degrade in landfills etc.

Well i found some info while spell checking- http://www.grinningplanet.com/2005/11-01/styrofoam-cups-article.htm

Why is it taking so long to get rid of this and find an alternative?

Frying pans get spayed with non-stick chemicals, what are the alternatives to these pans and utensils?

Chickens:Free range and non medicated chickens are making a comeback. Do you see these and other organic product's coming back 100% in the future?

Edit: I will add other stuff when i think of them, or add your own. One addition a was going to add was...damn i forgot/

Milk: Is'nt it odd that cows milk is so prominent in human diets? It tastes good and is perfect to mix stuff with. TBH i switched to Soy and it did not seem to agree with me.

Milk vs. Soy: What are the ramification of either, what are their positive's?

Eggs: Back to chicken eggs. When you eat a chicken egg are you eating the same kind that turns into a chicken?

Also petaining to egg's, what is an consumable chicken egg comprised of? One thing i notice is Omega3, whaere does this come from and what about 1 and 2?

Feel free to answer\add to one on two ar all.

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You can dissolve styrofoam in gasoline to make napalm.

edit: na jk, thanksi:D

I found links to help this along:

http://www.grinningplanet.com/2005/11-01/styrofoam-cups-article.htm

http://imnotobsessed.com/image/keri_russell_covergirl.jpg

What do you guys think about Aspertame...good\bad?

Many chain stores give coffee in styrofoam cups, if hot coffee stays in the container would'nt the styrofoam degrade and contaminate the liquid?

yes, no matter what the container is made from, be it glass, steel, paper, or plastic.

You can dissolve styrofoam in gasoline to make napalm.
Hmmm, interesting.

i always thought napalm was made from gelatin.

Many chain stores give coffee in styrofoam cups, if hot coffee stays in the container would'nt the styrofoam degrade and contaminate the liquid? Seems that HOT beverages would cause this to happen faster but imagine what a more corrosive beverage (soda) could do??? maybe nothing, anyone know?

Styrofoam isn't water soluble. While heat will change its physical properties, there's nothing about H20 that will cause the cup to do anything.

Hmmm, interesting.

i always thought napalm was made from gelatin.

The dissolved styrofoam turns it gelatin-like.
I'm sure the stuff the military uses is a bit more high tech.

I'm sure the stuff the military uses is a bit more high tech.

NApthenic acid and aluminium PALMate... originally. Most of what is called napalm these days isn't, as such: different stuff altogether.

Styrofoam isn't water soluble. While heat will change its physical properties, there's nothing about H20 that will cause the cup to do anything.


Styrene migration was documented over 30 years ago.