Tag: Norway

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

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

Efficient circularity for Norway’s expanded polystyrene (EPS) starts far from home. Through the coordinated efforts of Grønt Punkt Norge and Plastretur, EPS waste collected in Norway is now recycled into new insulation boards at Traxpo’s recycling facility near Barcelona. In 2021, the Norwegian system captured 6 412 tonnes of EPS. Of that, 589 tonnes were sent directly to

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

A new step toward circular EPS emerges from Northern Norway. Vestvågøy Asvo—a social enterprise offering meaningful work opportunities—has begun compressing EPS foam using funding from Grønt Punkt Norge. The initiative strengthens local recycling capacity and expands collection beyond urban centers to include communities and businesses in the region. Introducing a Local Compression Hub Vestvågøy Asvo,

Norway’s first inter‑municipal EPS recycling solution has been launched by IVAR IKS under Norsirk’s producer responsibility scheme. By deploying a densifier locally, the waste company enables source-separated EPS collection across its service area—creating regional infrastructure for lightweight packaging recovery. System introduction IVAR IKS, responsible for waste management in several municipalities, installed an EPS densifier to

Norway has taken a proactive step toward circular EPS management by initiating two major pilot projects—one to collect, sort, and compress EPS into industrial-use streams, and another to deploy municipal recycling machines. Together, these pilots lay the groundwork for a robust, scalable EPS value-chain in Norway. Two Pilots, Complementary Objectives Led by Miljøstiftelsen ZERO and