EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

2018.11.17. /J O Y C O M P L E X  will no longer use polystyrene. In the past if a product from a vendor arrived in a box filled with polystyrene packing beads our policy was to re-use the material for one of our subsequent shipments.

We think it is good policy to reuse as much shipping material as possible - primarily boxes and protective fill - so we can pass on those savings to others and more importantly, to do our part to slow those items from entering the waste stream.  Reusing material also saves energy since none is wasted in the production of replacements.

But, this is not the case with polystyrene foam.

The material is ubiquitous and it gets everywhere. Small pieces float on water and in the air.  It doesn't break down through natural processes and on a personal note, I think everyone hates dealing with them.

There has to be something better. They just must be incredibly cheap to produce - like a by-product of some industrial activity - so better alternatives probably can't get a foothold to compete.

So we are just going stop using them. I'm sure there are perfect case uses - like the the internal lining of a refrigerator - but not for one use products that will be thrown away.

That is why we will no longer be using or re-using one use polystyrene.  We will also be contacting all of our vendors and will ask if they would consider joining us in our effort in eliminating polystyrene waste.

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