Unlocking the Full Potential of Recycling EPS Packaging

Latest Opinion Piece

Did you know that EPS can be recycled and is recycled at scale? If not then check out this latest opinion piece by Angela Fredericks, Special Advisor on EPS and Innovation, that was recently published on LetsRecycle.com. It highlights the 66% recycling rate for packaging the industry has achieved as well as the opportunities for the future.

Angela Fredericks, Special Advisor on Expanded Polystyrene EPS and Innovation

Angela Fredericks,
Special Advisor on EPS and Innovation

  • UK EPS packaging recycling rates climbed from 55% in 2021 to 66% in 2024
  • EPS is fully recyclable and already reused in products like insulation and protective packaging
  • Recycling EPS cuts emissions and supports a stronger circular economy


The article calls for greater government backing, more investment in infrastructure and a shift in how the public sees EPS.

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