this is my emotional support styrofoam box (it's been in my kitchen for 8 months now, there actually isnt any reason reason to keep it since the styrofoam box in my office is perfectly fine as well)

[–] AddLemmus@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago

omg, would keep forever!

[–] elevenbones@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 days ago

Do what now?

[–] quickenparalysespunk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 days ago

i clean & keep high quality disposable containers and packaging for at least a month before considering disposing of them.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Can you describe the foam?

[–] AddLemmus@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

See? The plain white ones are gigantic in size, wouldn't find them easily, and the black one seems line one of a kind!

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Black looks like an open cell dense foam. Is it squishy?

[–] AddLemmus@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Can be squished a little bit with force.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 1 points 15 hours ago

This Black Foam is what foam?

You’re looking at something that’s dense, a bit squishy, but takes effort to compress. That puts it ptobably in the category of either XLPE or EVA foam.

Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Smooth outside, super fine closed-cell texture
Somewhat difficult to compress, bounces back fast
Used in stuff like Pelican case inserts, insulation, flotation pads
Basically waterproof, holds up well to abuse

EVA Foam

Slightly softer and more flexible than XLPE
Still dense, but easier to push in
Shows up in gym mats, cosplay armor, cheap padding, shoe soles
More likely to soak up a little moisture if submerged

How to Tell Them Apart


Thing to Check	XLPE	EVA
Texture	Finer, more uniform	A bit more irregular
Surface Feel	Smooth, maybe a little glossy	Matte, slight texture
Water Resistance	Almost totally waterproof	Mostly, but not quite as good
Squish Factor	Firm, takes effort	Softer, more give
Nail Press Test	Barely leaves a mark	Leaves a temporary dent

Quick DIY Tests

Water dunk: If it stays dry, probably XLPE. If it soaks even a little, probably EVA.
Fingernail press: XLPE resists. EVA gives in for a second.

If you know what this piece came from (like a shipping insert, exercise mat, insulation panel) that can help narrow it down even more. Let me know and I will give it a shot.

[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 2 points 3 days ago

How much do you need it?

You might be able to recreate it with grocery bags and spray foam.

[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 days ago

as an aside, nikolas cruz was such a fuckwit trying to pretend to be crazy. That's not what crazy looks like at ALL.