A thermoformed food service product is disclosed. The thermoformed food
service product comprises a polystyrene, a filler material, and a minor
portion of additive. The polystyrene can be selected from the group
consisting of crystal polystyrene, high impact polystyrene, and
styrene-butadiene copolymers. The filler material can be selected from
the group consisting of calcium carbonate, talc, mica, glass
microspheres, plastic microspheres, titanium dioxide, silica, cellulose
fibers, and any combinations thereof. The filler material can be coated
with a compatibilizer. The filler material can be coated with a
surfactant. The additive can be a coloring agent. The thermoformed food
service product can be a container or other disposable food service
product. The thermoplastic product described herein consists of a major
portion and a minor portion. The major portion can be greater than about
95% by weight of the thermoplastic product and the minor portion can be
less than about 5% by weight of the thermoplastic product. The major
portion consists essentially of a high impact polystyrene and a filler
material. A method for making the thermoplastic product is also
described.