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Facts about EPS
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The manufacture and use of EPS does not generate any risk to health or to the environment.
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EPS does not damage the ozone layer since it does not use CFCs or HCFCs in the manufacturing process.
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The transformation process consumes little energy and does not generate waste.
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The use of EPS for thermal insulation in the construction industry contributes significant savings on heating and cooling buildings and a drastic reduction in the emission of polluting gases CO2 and SO2).
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EPS packaging protects products, helping to reduce wastage and its lightweight nature helps to reduce fuel consumption.
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EPS packaging can come directly into contact with foodstuffs as it meets all the prevailing international health regulations.
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Fungi and bacteria cannot easily grow on EPS.
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EPS makes up only a tiny part of Muncipal Solid Waste (0.1%).
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EPS holds a high calorific value. 1kg of EPS is equivalent to 1.3 litres of liquid fuel, making it an ideal material for energy recovery.
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As it does not biodegrade EPS does not contaminate the air or water with gases or hydro soluble substances.
These facts are taken from the new digital booklet 'Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and the Environment'. Download it here
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