what is the use of thermocol increasing
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Thermocol, alternatively known as Styrofoam, is one of the widely used products at present today. From disposable cups and plates to packaging materials, Thermocol has innumerable applications and is increasingly becoming popular as it is lightweight, and has superb insulation properties, low manufacturing costs, and can be mass produced.
Thermocol are primarily utilized to manufacture disposable trays, cups, packaging materials, containers, etc. Thermocol are also used to make loose packaging products known as packing peanuts and insulation boards for floors, walls, and roofs in buildings. With so many uses the production and demand of thermocol is increasing at a faster pace.
However, many of us are unaware about its adverse effects on our environment and the toxic emissions it causes when incinerated. Thermocols are not environmentally friendly and they emit chloro fluro carbon (CFCs) when they are burnt.
Thermocol is manufactured from a petroleum-based plastic compound known as polystyrene.
Naturally decomposing thermocol is not as damaging to the environment as the incinerated ones. However, most thermocol do not decompose naturally and have to be burnt as part of waste management process. Upon burning, Styrofoam does not dissolve completely and leaves a molten residual matter. When cooled, the molten residue hardened and emits obnoxiously pungent vapors.
Recycling thermocol is also very difficult as it has a very complicated production process and it will cost more to recycle thermocol than to produce it. The best way to manage thermocol is by limiting its production and ensuring efficient management of thermocol wastes.