We demand that McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Sonic, & Bojangles STOP SERVING IN STYROFOAM BEFORE 2021.

The convenience of Styrofoam does not outweigh the health and environmental risks.

Styrofoam is made of known hazardous materials that can leach into food and beverages, especially when heated (1).

It is made from styrene, and people who live and work in environments with high concentrations of styrene have higher instances of cancer, neurological issues, headaches, depression, fatigue, and more, according to research from the EPA (2).

Styrofoam will break down into microscopic toxic particles and will linger in the soil and water for centuries. It’s a serious problem in the world’s oceans because its consumed by marine life.

New York recently banned polystyrene. "These products cause real environmental harm and have no place in New York City. We have better options," said New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. (3)

Is it worth it to keep our drinks cold in a soft container for the many years of environmental pollution Styrofoam causes our planet?

"In the U.S. alone, the amount of polystyrene cups used each year would circle the Earth 426 times… that's almost 18 million miles of Styrofoam cups!"(4)

Sources:

1) https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp53-c6.pdf

2)https://www3.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/styrene.html

3) https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33334994

4) https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/why-you-should-say-no-styrofoam/