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Norfors Launches EPS Compaction Site in Birkerød
In Birkerød, Denmark, municipal waste authority Norfors has opened a facility to collect and compact expanded polystyrene (EPS) — a practical…
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North London embeds EPS recycling into council reuse centres
In November 2021, the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) introduced dedicated polystyrene collection at eight reuse and recycling centres (RRCs) across…
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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…
