Important
Expanded Polystyrene Australia
Expanded Polystyrene Australia is the national industry body for all manufacturers and distributors of expanded polystyrene (EPS) products across Australia
A RESOURCE-EFFICIENT MATERIAL
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) has been a material of choice for over half a century because of its technical versatility, performance and cost effectiveness. It is widely used in many everyday applications where its light weight, strength, durability, thermal insulation and shock absorption characteristics provide economic, high performance products.
EPS embodies the principles of the circular economy by enabling the creation of economically viable and high-performance products, while also promoting resource efficiency and sustainability.
Lightweight Wonder
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a lightweight cellular plastic material consisting of small hollow spherical balls. It is this closed cellular construction that gives EPS its remarkable characteristics. Its lightweight helps reduce the overall weight of packaging and transportation materials, which translates to lower fuel consumption and emissions during transportation, contributing to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Discover the Versatility
EPS is produced in a wide range of densities providing a varying range of physical properties. These are matched to the various applications where the material is used to optimise its performance and strength.
- Building & Construction – for insulation, slab construction, cladding and void fill (geofoam).
- Packaging – for electronics and cold chain logistics for fish, fresh fruit & vegetables, meal delivery services and pharmaceuticals.
- Safety – as critical components within child seats and bike helmets.
- Horticulture – for plant trays, seedling containers, and insulation for greenhouses.
Sustainable EPS Solutions
EPS brings considerable energy and resource-saving benefits making it a smart and sustainable choice for both packaging and building/construction applications.
The manufacture of EPS uses less than 0.1% of global crude oil as a feedstock however it can deliver up to 200 times its own resource in thermal energy savings.
Smart EPS Solutions.
Below is a video from our colleagues at EUMEPS about how we can use EPS smartly in a way that protects the environment and enhances our lives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfl3AbO-tAU
Expanded Polystyrene Explainer Video
Learn about EPS