Fleischmann Fine FoodsPoints to ConsiderProduct CostsMonetary ValueEnvironmental ImpactSlide 6Polystyrene PerformanceStrengthInsulationSanitationDisposalSolid Waste DisposalIncinerationRecyclingSlide 15Fleischmann Fine FoodsPolystyrene Cups vs.Paper CupsPoints to Consider•Costs•Performance•Environmental EffectsProduct CostsWhat expenses do we consider?Environmental ImpactMonetary valueMonetary ValueOn average Polystyrene cups are 1/3 to 1/4 the cost of Paper cups.PolystyrenePaperEnvironmental ImpactPerformanceOfLightweightYetStrongThermal insulationYouRely onEvery morningNoon and EveningPolystyrene PerformanceStrengthInsulationSanitationStrength•Offers combination of strength, lightness and durability.•Keeps its shape when holding your coffee or take-out meal.•Polystyrene food packaging is an economical way to present food and beverages to consumer.•Protects against moisture and maintains its strength and shape even after long periods of time.•Sturdy construction and sanitary design provide excellent insulation at an economical cost.Insulation•Provides superior insulating quality holding food at the eating and drinking temperatures longer than many alternatives.•The thermal insulating ability keeps HOT foods HOT and COLD foods COLD. Which has contributed to the success of programs such as “Meals on Wheels”•Maintains HOT and COLD temperatures required by may health departments, yet remains comfortable for you to hold.Sanitation•Health organizations encourage the use of polystyrene because it provides increased food safety.•Meets stringent USFDA standards for use in food contact packaging and is safe for consumers.•It is an excellent low-cost and sanitary choice for food service packaging.Disposal•Land Fills•Incinerate•RecyclingSolid Waste DisposalSolid Waste Disposal•Nothing degrades quickly Nothing degrades quickly in a landfill- not paper, not in a landfill- not paper, not food waste, not food waste, not polystyrene. Modern polystyrene. Modern landfills are designed to landfills are designed to protect the environment protect the environment by retarding the by retarding the degradation process which degradation process which is why polystyrene does is why polystyrene does well in a land fill.well in a land fill.PaperYard WasteFood WasteMetalsGlassPlasticsOthersIncineration•Energy •Pollution •Solid WasteRecycling•Polystyrene is totally recyclable•Paper is expensive to