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New Zealand generates around 5,000 tonnes of EPS packaging annually—yet 77 % currently ends up in landfill or as environmental leakage, due to limited collection systems and low recovery rates (sustainabilitymatters.net.au). Addressing this, Plastics New Zealand has released two strategic reports targeting EPS and construction‑plastics waste through practical infrastructure improvements and sector coordination. Auckland alone sends approximately 25,000

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In early 2025, the Aarhus municipality reported that 69 tonnes of EPS (commonly known as “flamingo”) had been collected from its recycling centres and routed for processing—yielding an estimated 350 tonnes of CO₂ savings compared to incineration. Each kilogram of collected EPS represents a climate benefit: recovering white EPS saves approximately 5 kg CO₂, while coloured variants save

Helsingør Municipality continues to scale its household recycling performance — and for the first time, expanded polystyrene (EPS) is now formally included in its recycling system. In 2024, local waste authority Forsyning Helsingør added EPS (known locally as flamingo) to the accepted material streams at two key municipal recycling centres. Recycling infrastructure expands According to

Copenhagen, January 15, 2025 – The EPS associations in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden have joined forces to form NEPSA – the Nordic EPS Alliance. This new alliance brings together the Nordic EPS industry with the goal of strengthening regional cooperation, advancing the sustainable use of EPS, and contributing to both European and global circular economy

In recent years, the University of Manchester has integrated expanded polystyrene (EPS) recycling into its campus environmental services—formally acknowledging EPS as a distinct material stream and providing clear staff-facing guidance and infrastructure to support its capture. A dedicated Polystyrene Recycling Guide, available on the university website, outlines which EPS items are accepted (e.g., packaging boxes)

In late 2024, Supreme Petrochem Limited, India’s largest polystyrene supplier, initiated a comprehensive recycling program for thermocol (expanded polystyrene) packaging material. The scheme brings together NGOs, consumer electronics retailers (Croma and Vijay Sales), hospitals, and municipal waste facilities to create a nationwide collection network for used thermocol. A coordinated multi-stakeholder logistics model Supreme’s initiative includes:

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is launching a pilot program to recycle expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste from its research labs. With over 900 pounds of EPS produced monthly, this initiative aims to divert waste from landfills. Led by Dr. Ana Luisa Kadekaro, the project has diverted 223 pounds of EPS, providing a sustainable model for other institutions. This approach not only reduces waste but also aligns with broader sustainability goals, fostering a cleaner future for our communities.