How to Recycle Styrofoam: A Guide for Industry Professionals
The Professional's Guide: How to Recycle Styrofoam Effectively For decades, that familiar white, lightweight material has been a staple in packaging, insulation, and food service. We commonly call it Styrofoam, but in the industry, it's known as Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). 1 Its properties are undeniable: it's an excellent insulator, incredibly light, and offers superb protection. 2 However, these very same qualities have made it notoriously difficult to recycle, often leading to it being relegated to landfill, where it occupies vast amounts of space and persists for centuries. 3 But what if there was a commercially viable and efficient way to manage this problematic waste stream? At Energycle, we believe in turning recycling challenges into profitable opportunities. The truth is, Styrofoam is 100% recyclable. The key lies not in whether it can be recycled, but how . This guide is for industrial professionals who are ready to look beyond the myths and discover the practi...