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# The Problem with Polystyrene
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/spotlight-earth/episode/the-problem-with-polystyrene-di1ns7/
- Published: 2025-06-26T11:51:37.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-11T10:02:05.000Z
- Description: This episode is from WHRO’s Spotlight Earth series. Watch this video to learn more about polystyren
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Spotlight Earth, Season 1, Episode 29, #ZZZ_Episode_a9daa935-e1ee-4ace-9c3e-7695e64ae232, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_27ff3c9b-8c16-4638-83d8-eb4baaa27ff4, #v1.16

In this Spotlight Earth episode, you will learn about the widespread use of polystyrene, or Styrofoam, and its environmental impact. The video examines how this convenient material causes significant harm to the environment from production to disposal.