About EPS

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid cellular plastic that is made from expandable polystyrene that contains an expansion agent.

It is most commonly used for packaging foodstuffs, medical supplies, electrical consumer goods and insulation panels for building.

For more information on the properties of EPS packaging use links below:

Protective

Durable

Lightweight

Versatile

Insulating

Recycled

Easily Branded

Cost Effective

Recyled
EPS is being successfully and profitably recovered and recycled throughout the UK. Recycled EPS is either used to make new EPS insulation or packaging, or items such as replacement hardwood furniture, CD and video cases.

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