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In Vesthimmerland, Denmark, expanded polystyrene (EPS) is no longer considered a disposal challenge. It’s a raw material — and it’s being collected, compacted, and recycled into insulation products through a growing municipal-industry partnership. This local initiative, led by Vesthimmerlands Forsyning and operating from the Aars recycling station, integrates EPS packaging into a functional collection and

Copenhagen, 10 July 2023 – A newly published white paper from the Danish EPS industry presents a comprehensive analysis of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) in the circular economy, offering evidence-based insights into material flows, recyclability, and environmental performance. Published in partnership between the EPS industry and the Circular Economy Centre, the report underscores the need for

In Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality, smarter material handling is reducing emissions and truck trips — thanks in part to the inclusion of expanded polystyrene (EPS) in the area’s recycling strategy. In a public update issued in July 2024, the municipality confirmed that its compaction and sorting systems are lowering the number of trucks required to move waste

In mid‑2023, Auckland saw a new approach to household EPS recycling: Mitre 10’s Expol programme established community drop-off points—including at Mangawhai ITM—allowing residents to return clean EPS products like coffee cups, protective foam, surfboards, and appliance packaging (Tasman Golf Club). Previously, such items ended up in landfill or blew into waterways. After collection, Expol compacts or

Despite EPS’s light weight and high volume posing logistical challenges, Norway’s Plastretur system achieved strong outcomes in 2022—collecting 6 159 tonnes of EPS and reaching a material recycling rate of 80.5%. This sustained performance follows a record year in 2021, when 6 412 tonnes were recycled at 87.4% efficiency (Grønt Punkt Norge). Year-on-Year Trends From 2018 to 2022, Norway’s

In May 2023, Expanded Polystyrene Australia (EPSA) initiated StyroCycle—a nationwide take-back scheme in Victoria and South Australia. Partnering with manufacturers like Foamex and Polyfoam, StyroCycle offers free drop-off of clean EPS from households and small businesses, aiming to divert this material from landfill (ecovoice.com.au). Typical drop-off points include EPS production facilities, council sites, and retail

Norsk Gjenvinning and Plastretur AS have introduced a versatile, high-capacity compactor at their Oslo site to streamline EPS and XPS recycling across Eastern Norway. Designed for mobility, the “Shark Compactors” unit can process foam directly at large retailers, construction sites, or be rented for on-site deployment—integrating collection and material preparation in one step. How the

In Brazil, expanded polystyrene (EPS) — widely known by the brand name Isopor — has long been misunderstood: often excluded from formal recycling schemes, it was seen as a lightweight nuisance, destined for landfill despite its recyclability. But today, that perception is shifting. According to data published by O Globo and industry association Abiquim, Brazil