After they make styrofoam, what do they ship it in?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Styrofoam is so light that packaging it seems pointless or ironic.
- In plain terms
- How do you pack something that is mostly empty space?
- What can you take from it?
- Packaging efficiency becomes a paradox with lightweight materials.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What other products seem impossible to ship?
- How much waste comes from shipping empty space?
Another view
Styrofoam still needs protection during shipping.
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