Doesn PS produce toxic chemicals when its incinerated?
All carbonaceous materials (wood, paper, charcoal, plastic, etc.) create noxious fumes when burned in uncontrolled situations. However, all of these materials, including PS, can be safely incinerated in a modern combustion facility. Incineration converts PS to carbon dioxide, water vapor, and a very small amount of nontoxic ash. Also, Incineration of PS generates large quantities of usable energy — approximately 16,000 BTUs/pound, which is twice that of coal.
