Paper Vs. Polystyrene

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Paper Vs. Polystyrene

• A Comparison of paper and polystyrene cups

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The Choice

• Factors involved in making the choice
• Recorces involved in the manufacturing process.
• Recycling capabilities.
• Waste to energy conversion.
• Product Feasibility

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Materials needed to manufacture

• Paper
• Wood
• Hydrocarbons
• oil
• gas

• Polystyrene
• Hydrocarbons
• oil
• gas

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Recycling

• Paper
• Contains no CFCs
• Biodegradable
• methane gas
• leachates
• partially recyclable

• Polystyrene
• Contains HFCs
• Non-biodegradable
• 100 recyclable

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Waste to energy conversion

• Paper
• Low energy output

• Polystyrene
• High Energy output

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Product Feasibility

• Manufacturing Cost
• Paper consumes
• 12 X steam
• 36 X electricity
• 2 X cooling water

• Consumer Cost
• Paper costs
• 2.5 X

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Conclusion

• Polystyrene is the clear choice