A single-use plastics directive from the European Commission has drawn criticism from the EUPC, a European trade organization. In its critique, EUPC was clear that environmental protection should come first and that lawmakers should keep working with those in charge of the recycling sector to further this cause. Following the announcement of their collaboration, SP International and Polyformes distribute an expanded polyethylene foam called ARPLNK that is not crosslinked. It has 25% recycled material. Due to its capacity to both absorb and dissipate energy, it will be the perfect packaging choice for safeguarding the most delicate products. ARPLANK is entirely recyclable because of the foam substance.
Not only for polyethylene foam, we should maintain an active recycling attitude for all foams. The decision to completely eliminate the use of single-use plastics, including foam, is an irrational decision. A categorical ban on this heavily used packaging material is bound to have an impact on the stability of the market as well as the stability of the economy. At present, there are many types of equipment for recycling polyethylene foam, and you have many choices. Whether it is hot melt technology or cold pressing technology, polyethylene foam can be recycled efficiently.
Foam compactor uses cold pressing technology, foam densifier uses hot melt technology. In addition to the different technical support, the biggest difference between the two devices is the compression ratio. This is also one of the important indicators for customers to choose equipment. Foam compactor has a compression ratio of 50:1, and foam densifier has a compression ratio of 90:1.
More and more businesses are using foam recycling machines to reduce the amount of plastic waste polluting our environment. For those foam raw materials, we can recycle them. Recycled foam can be processed through a series of processes to produce new products such as photo frames. It helps save resources while protecting the environment.