Reusability
Circular Economy
EPS embodies the perfect circular economy with its complete recyclability, perpetuating a sustainable loop. As an ideal product, it continually serves, innovates, and thrives.
In the context of a circular economy, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) packaging stands as an exemplar of sustainable and efficient material usage. Not only is EPS 100% recyclable, but it also boasts a remarkable reusability factor, making it an ideal candidate for closed-loop systems.
One of the cornerstones of a circular economy is product stewardship, ensuring that products and packaging are designed with their entire lifecycle in mind. EPS packaging aligns perfectly with this principle as it can be easily recycled and repurposed into an array of new products. After collection, EPS packaging undergoes a recycling process involving shredding the material into small beads, which can be melted and molded into new products, fostering a closed-loop system. This closed-loop system minimizes waste and curtails the demand for new raw materials, significantly reducing the environmental impact of packaging waste.
As an industry body EPSA, Expanded Polystyrene Australia, stands at the forefront of embracing a circular economy through its proactive initiatives. A prime example is the groundbreaking StyroCycle initiative, an EPS recycling program that enables the community to actively participate in responsible waste management. Through convenient drop-off points, EPS waste is collected and redirected away from landfills, finding new life as building insulation and other valuable products.
Complementing this effort, EPSA also champions the POD Stewardship Code of Conduct, an essential framework ensuring the responsible collection and recycling of building waste. By advocating and executing these recycling initiatives, EPSA is not only leading the industry but also demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and a greener future for Australia.
