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Sweden launches household EPS recycling with national sorting and reuse collaboration
In 2021, Sweden’s leading plastic packaging recycler, Svensk Plaståtervinning, announced a collaboration with packaging specialist BEWI and its advanced sorting plant,…
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Return to reuse: Jackon’s factory-led EPS collection scheme in Fredrikstad
In June 2021, EPS manufacturer Jackon launched a factory-based return system for EPS waste—offering a free and accessible solution for customers,…
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Vartdal Plast Scales Up EPS Circularity in Møre og Romsdal
Vartdal Plast, a Norwegian plastics manufacturer based in Volda, has established a scaled EPS recovery system by integrating its regional vehicle…
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CO2 Savings from EPS Recycling in Mariagerfjord
In June 2020, Mariagerfjord Municipality introduced EPS (“flamingo”) collection at its five recycling centres—covering Hobro, Hadsund, Als, Arden, and Mariager. Within…
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BASF and Partners Produce Vaccine Cool Boxes from Recycled EPS
During January 2021, BASF, HIRSCH Porozell, and eutecma partnered to produce special cold-chain boxes for COVID‑19 vaccines from chemically recycled EPS.…
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Mexican companies partner to expand EPS recycling infrastructure
In Mexico, EPS waste has often gone uncollected—until now. A coalition of industry players launched what they described as Latin America’s…
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Expanded Polystyrene Recycling in Northern Norway
A new step toward circular EPS emerges from Northern Norway. Vestvågøy Asvo—a social enterprise offering meaningful work opportunities—has begun compressing EPS…
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First Inter‑Municipal EPS Solution in Norway
Norway’s first inter‑municipal EPS recycling solution has been launched by IVAR IKS under Norsirk’s producer responsibility scheme. By deploying a densifier…
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Densified EPS Finances Factory Expansion
In the Danish town of Outrup, fish processor Norlax A/S has shown how structured EPS recycling can deliver tangible financial returns.…
