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Environmental Impact
EPS is inert and non-toxic. It does not leach any substances into the groundwater. It is safe to use for diverse packaging applications. It does not release harmful chemicals into the environment.
Sustainability benefits associated with EPS are:
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Energy efficiency – It aids energy savings as it is an effective thermal insulation material which helps reduce CO2 emissions.
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Recyclability – EPS is recyclable at many stages of its life cycle. No residual solid waste is generated during its manufacturing.
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Lightweight – EPS is lightweight. It reduces transportation costs, fuel consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. They provide a positive impact on the environment.
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Durability – EPS is a durable material. The products made from EPS can be reused or repurposed for other applications.
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Non-toxic – EPS is considered safe to use in food packaging. It does not release harmful chemicals into the environment.
CO2 reductions
EPS actively contributes to reduction of polluting gasses - the use of EPS for thermal in the construction industry means significant energy savings on heating (44%) and cooling (32%) and a drastic reduction in the emission of polluting gasses (CO2 and SO2). It therefore contributes to alleviating the greenhouse effect and acid rain. In fact, the world’s international Kyoto Agreement insists on a reduction of emissions by 50% just to slow down the effects of global warming. EPS is a part of the answer to CO2 reductions. In terms of incineration, EPS is the most acceptable product with 100kg of polystyrene leaving just 10g of ash when properly burned. The gases emitted during incineration are also non-toxic and non-damaging to the environment.
Totally non-toxic
Extremely safe – EPS is non-toxic and totally inert. It is also totally absent of any nutritional value, so no fungi or microorganism can grow within EPS.
No radioactivity
No radiation or radioactivity – Extensive research has shown that, unlike many mineral building materials, EPS emits no radioactivity, nor does it contain radon or cause radon emission.
100% Recyclable
Recycle as many times as you like – EPS can be recycled in many ways once it comes to the end of its life. These include recycling directly into new building products and incineration to recover its inherent energy content. The choice of a recycling method is based on technical, environmental and economic considerations.