Polystyrene packaging is known to be very effective in protecting electronics such as TVs, microwaves and refrigerators Due to its impact resistance, lightweight composition and water resistance. Resource-efficient production methods can save energy, materials and transportation while reducing carbon footprint. Perhaps less well known, EPS is composed of 98% air and is 100% recyclable.
Only 2% of a typical box is material, which helps reduce waste by reducing the number of broken or damaged items. In fact, other uses include bicycle helmets, pharmaceutical packaging, and more. It can also be used to provide protection for shipping if handled in a specific way.
Polystyrene is a popular plastic packaging material used to package food, groceries, seafood, electronics/appliances, and furniture, among others. Because it’s made from styrene, a liquid hydrocarbon, polystyrene in its old form cannot be recycled. The good news is that the new expanded polystyrene (EPS) can be recycled and turned into a reusable material.
If your business generates a lot of polystyrene waste, it needs to be disposed of properly. If you have recyclables, then a Polystyrene compactor is needed to collect polystyrene waste. There are special types of GREENMAX compactors that can eliminate common problems associated with recycling polystyrene waste, such as density and contamination.
There are many types of methods for the disposal of polystyrene. The recycled waste can be granulated and processed back into injection molding products, such as various plastic toys and packaging we see in the market, and can also be processed into various film products, such as plastic packaging and various packaging bags.
Compacting polystyrene is by far the best way to deal with it. This can be done with the help of polystyrene compactor, such as GREENMAX, capable of handling different volumes of waste.