Are there any alternatives for styrene-based products?
When designers select one specific material for one specific application, they do it after considering the general cost-benefits balance. In many applications, no other material can provide the same combination of performance characteristics, quality, and cost-effectiveness of styrene-based products. For example, by using styrene, packaging is more sanitary and less costly, automobiles have lighter components making them more fuel-efficient, boats are more structurally sound, and building insulation quality has greatly improved, helping to cut energy costs.
