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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

In June 2021, EPS manufacturer Jackon launched a factory-based return system for EPS waste—offering a free and accessible solution for customers, construction firms, and individuals in the Fredrikstad region. The concept is simple but effective: clean EPS packaging, insulation cutoffs, or offcuts can be returned directly to the factory during normal delivery or pickup routes.

Vartdal Plast, a Norwegian plastics manufacturer based in Volda, has established a scaled EPS recovery system by integrating its regional vehicle network with a new onsite recycling plant. The initiative redefines how expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging is handled in Møre og Romsdal by converting it from waste into reusable feedstock. Systems Integration from Collection to

In June 2020, Mariagerfjord Municipality introduced EPS (“flamingo”) collection at its five recycling centres—covering Hobro, Hadsund, Als, Arden, and Mariager. Within just six months, residents returned 9.12 tonnes of used EPS—an average of 0.44 kg per resident—diverting material from incineration to recycling. (eps-airpop.dk) System overview and logistics Municipal recycling stations accepted clean, dry EPS that was then

During January 2021, BASF, HIRSCH Porozell, and eutecma partnered to produce special cold-chain boxes for COVID‑19 vaccines from chemically recycled EPS. These boxes are designed to meet stringent storage standards—including maintaining ultra-low temperatures—and carry the Ccycled™ label to improve traceability. The initiative represents a breakthrough in using recycled EPS for high‑spec pharmaceutical logistics, a format

In Mexico, EPS waste has often gone uncollected—until now. A coalition of industry players launched what they described as Latin America’s first national EPS recycling program, backed by the federal environmental authority and major industry associations (Plastics News). This pioneering public‑private initiative aims to expand EPS management beyond a 5–6% recycling rate. At its launch,