Sustainable EPS Manufacturing

EPS manufacturing uses resources such as water and raw materials – 2% polystyrene from fossil sources or from recycled EPS – efficiently in production. The steam consumed in the EPS manufacturing process is then condensed back to liquid water and is reused many times over in the EPS production process.

Innovations in manufacturing technologies ensure EPS production minimizes energy consumption with mold cavities that cool more quickly and processes that recycle water and recapture air emissions. Newer manufacturing processes use radio frequency instead of steam to mold EPS.

There is no residual solid waste generated in the production of EPS products. They are purpose-molded for specific use, and any cut-off pieces are simply reprocessed and reinserted into the production process for the next job. Manufacturers are working hard to highlight the recyclable nature of EPS and facilitate its recycling for both businesses and consumers.

Many EPS manufacturers are ISO 9001 certified and engage in Lean Manufacturing principles.