EPS is one of the most common types of takeout disposable tableware. These foam containers are not acceptable in your roadside recycling program, because it usually contains food residues, it is light and difficult to transport, and more importantly, it is almost not biodegradable. So how can we reduce the environmental impact of the foam takeout disposable tableware?
Maybe some people will say “Ban it! This material is simply a disaster for the environment”, but the fact is that EPS foam is widely used, and there are currently no good alternative materials. If it is really banned, then a large number of foam product manufacturers will face bankruptcy and employees will lose their jobs. Isn’t this a disaster for economic development?
Can EPS foam takeout disposable tableware be recycled?
Of course! Although EPS recycling is not as easy as paper or other recyclable materials due to the high cost and energy consumption required for recycling, with a little extra effort, such as cleaning disposable foam containers and investing in professional EPS recycling machine, this kind of material can be recycled, and can bring considerable environmental and economic benefits.
How can we recycle clean foam food tableware?
For the clean foam food tableware, GREENMAX offers professional EPS densifier that can reduce the foam volume at a ratio of 90:1, making the loose foam scraps into dense ingots. The melting technology of GREENMAX equipment is quite mature, so the melted foam ingots are in high quality, which can be sold at a good price.
Why should we recycle EPS foam tableware?
The lack of recycling options for EPS foam tableware means billions of disposable foam food trays will end up in landfills or thrown away in our environment each year. They pollute waterways and cause problems for the wildlife that consumes them. More seriously, it is unknown how long it will take for all these materials to biodegrade, possibly thousands of years, it’s terrible for the environment!
EPS foam takeout disposable tableware can be recycled and needs to be recycled in an effective way. Let’s work together for EPS foam takeout disposable tableware recycling!