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When polystyrene packaging arrives at the warehouse of Skumplast Nord in Svenstrup, Denmark, it rarely stays long. Instead of heading for landfill or incineration, the clean EPS is returned directly to the production process—bypassing traditional waste systems entirely. The result: over 100,000 kilograms of CO₂ savings annually through a process that recovers and reuses packaging-grade

At Gothenburg Port, Sweden, fish-processing companies have collaborated to create a functioning EPS recycling system specifically for fish boxes. Sweden Seafood, the primary processor of Norwegian salmon destined for the Swedish market, installed a compactor on-site to manage daily EPS waste—and extended access to other harbour-based seafood firms. System Overview Each week, participating businesses deliver

EPS‑branchen, the Danish EPS industry association, has published a new design guideline to strengthen the recyclability of EPS packaging—complementing the broader European initiative RecyClass. The guide features practical recommendations for manufacturers of EPS fish boxes and white-goods packaging, aiming to support clean sorting and efficient material recovery. Guideline Essentials The design guide urges producers to

On 30 November 2021, the Government of Canada announced a CA $3.5 million investment via Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to support Montréal-based Polystyvert—backing its transition from demonstration to full commercial-scale polystyrene recycling (Canada). Polystyvert’s technology uses a solvent-based dissolution and purification system to separate EPS (and other polystyrene waste) from contaminants, then repolymerises it into

In late 2021, Uppsala Vatten, in partnership with EPS Sverige and Kungsbacka kommun, launched a pilot to separate expanded polystyrene (EPS, colloquially known as “frigolit”) directly at two recycling centers—Librobäck in Uppsala and Frillesås near Kungsbacka. Transparent collection bags were positioned next to combustible-waste containers to capture foam before it entered incineration streams (uppsalavatten.se). Sorted EPS

In Birkerød, Denmark, municipal waste authority Norfors has opened a facility to collect and compact expanded polystyrene (EPS) — a practical first step toward local EPS recycling. Long sent to incineration, clean white EPS packaging can now be delivered to the site by both households and companies for densification and onward recycling. The new site

In November 2021, the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) introduced dedicated polystyrene collection at eight reuse and recycling centres (RRCs) across north London—initially piloted at Waltham Forest and Barnet facilities. Prior to this, over 10,000 tonnes of EPS ended up in residual waste annually, typically incinerated. Residents are now asked to bring clean EPS—such as

In 2021, Sweden’s leading plastic packaging recycler, Svensk Plaståtervinning, announced a collaboration with packaging specialist BEWI and its advanced sorting plant, Site Zero. The goal: for the first time in Sweden, recycle household EPS (“frigolit”) at scale. Annually, between 1,000 and 3,000 tonnes of sorted EPS from pick-and-sort facilities will be redirected to BEWI for mechanical recycling