EPS foam has been one of the most commonly used plastics for decades because of its light weight, durability and low price. But waste EPS recycling has indeed been a problem that has troubled us for a long time. Why is EPS foam recycling an inevitable project?
In fact, EPS is most commonly used in coffee cups, home insulation, packaging, and egg cartons. Although EPS foam is known to be cost-effective, it is difficult and expensive to recycle. Most recycling facilities do not accept EPS because unlike other plastics, it is bulky and often contaminated. Its lightweight means it easily breaks into pieces and disperses, which is an additional complication for recyclers.
Each year, the world produces more than 14 million tons of EPS foam, most of this waste ends up in landfills because it can’t be effectively recycled. In 2017, the U.S. produced 90,000 tons of Styrofoam containers, and less than 5,000 tons were recycled, according to the EPA.
Recycling EPS foam is the best solution to reduce landfill and protect the environment. GREENMAX EPS recycling machine is widely used to compress foam materials easily. Some commercial enterprises and industrial organizations are using advanced EPS densifiers, which can efficiently recycle foam materials.
The main purpose of using EPS recycling machine is to reduce human labor. The operator loads the foam, then feeds it into the crusher, the crushing and melting process will reduce the volume of EPS foam at the ratio of 90:1. The recycled foam ingots can then be sold or made into other useful products, such as picture frames and insulation boards.
If your enterprise generates EPS waste, you need a professional EPS recycling system. INTCO Recycling helps you evaluate your recycling process and make recommendations to get the highest value for your EPS recycling project.