Featured Article: Styrene and Cancer

Did you know that styrene, the industrial chemical that gives things like Styrofoam their name, is scientifically considered carcinogenic? If you’ve ever winced when someone has heated up their food in a foam takeout container, this article is for you. Styrene is officially labeled as “probably carcinogenic” though it has been linked to a wide variety of cancers, including lung cancer. When heated, it releases a flood toxins into one’s food. Ultimately, the use of this chemical, especially in takeout containers or disposable hot drink cups, should be avoided! Check out the full article regarding this decade-old discovery here.