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Environmental Impact

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Life Cycle AnalysisLife Cycle Analysis show that expanded polystyrene (EPS) manufactured by Newfoundland Styro has far less impact on the environment than competitive materials, such as cardboard, for the same use.

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Packaging StudiedEnvironmental Load Index
EPS = 1Newfoundland Styro EPSCorrugated Cardboard
Energy Consumption12.3-3.8
Air Pollution13.1-4.1
Water Pollution12.3-2.8
Weight16.4
Global Warming Potential14.0-4.4

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