Logistical industries deliver goods from one place to another and usually these goods are protected with a lot of packaging. Foam packaging, such as expanded polystyrene packaging (EPS), expanded polyethylene packaging(EPE), expanded polypropylene packaging(EPP) and polyethylene roll (PE Roll) etc are used during transportation because of their special characteristics, but they are usually discarded in general waste after use.

How to recycle foam? GREENMAX foam recycling machine is designed to reduce waste dimensions and recycle them into pellets so they can be processed into new products.

But why is it necessary for the logistic industry to carry out foam recycling, especially for big companies?

1. Environment Social Governance (ESG) Criteria

Environmental problems will continue to have effects on future generations if they are not acted upon and considered more seriously. ESG is required by companies themselves, as well as by the governments and in the UK, many big companies are now focusing on their recycling efforts.

2. Saves warehouse space

UK logistics usually take back packaging waste generated during their transportation to their warehouse. UK warehouse space can be costly so investing in foam recycling machinery to compact foam waste can save space by 50-90 times, meaning warehouse space can be utilized more effectively.

3. Saves transportation cost

Usually, a waste collector can take away foam waste, but loose foam waste increases their transportation cost as it is not condensed. Once foam waste is densified, a rebate can be collected for it.

4. Generate a Rebate

Polystyrene can be sold at prices 800-1200€/T(average prices for several years), so can generate a good return.

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Learn more about different materials recycling technology and equipment:

Foam：

Polystyrene

Polyethylene

XPS

EPP

PSP

Applicable Equipment：

Compactor

Shredder

Conveying system

Pelletizing Equipment & Machines

Tailor-made system