EPS waste is a valuable resource. EPS is repeatably recyclable without damage and can be reused in a wide variety of applications. As such, EPS helps us protect the environment.
Common recycling methods imply mechanical recycling as PS and EPS, as well as energy recovery. The mechanical recycling process usually begins with the grinding of EPS waste. After that, there are several alternatives for the further capitalization of ground waste.
Waste can be used for new EPS applications, the most common being:
- the use of ground EPS for the production of new packaging for white goods and further applications;
- the production of insulating building materials (building blocks, cement);
- the use as a soil improvement material (drainage, substrate for plants).
Recycling as PS means compacting or melting airpop (EPS), grinding and changing it into compact granules (PS) – this material can be:
- processed into injection casting (tools) or extrusion products
- or it may be used (after extrusion and degassing) to produce airpop again for classic EPS applications (packaging, insulation, etc.).