How big a problem is ocean polystyrene pollution?

Friday, December 20, 2019 - 09:40 in Earth & Climate

If you've been to the beach, you're familiar with the joys of beach food—all the way from shaved ice raspados in Mexico to fish and chips in England. And in many cases these treats come bundled up in plastic. A particularly prevalent example is the takeaway container or cup made from foamed white polystyrene (often referred to as styrofoam).

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