Environmental protection and resource reuse have become the focus of global attention. Governments and enterprises pay more and more attention to the recycling and reuse of plastic waste, if the recycling is not in place, not only will there be a waste of resources, mainly on the surrounding environment has a strong destructive, among them, EPE (polyethylene foam) foam recycling is gradually becoming a market hot spot.

EPE foam is widely used in packaging, construction and electronic products due to its excellent cushioning, seismic and thermal insulation properties. However, the large size and light weight of this foam material cause it to occupy a lot of landfill space after waste, causing serious environmental problems. Therefore, how to effectively recycle EPE foam has become an urgent issue.

Compared with EPS recycling, EPE materials have a certain degree of elasticity, which also becomes the difficulty of EPE foam waste compression recovery. Therefore, many devices suitable for EPS foam compression do not necessarily handle EPE foam well. The UK is one of the main markets for EPE foam use and recycling. The UK has an advanced industrial system and sound waste management policies, and its recycling rate is among the best in the world.

The UK government has encouraged foam recycling through landfill taxes and recycling subsidies, coupled with increasing public awareness of environmental protection, and the recycling rate of EPE foam has increased year by year. As an industrial power, with the rapid development of the economy and the impact of the European Union’s environmental protection policy, the UK’s attention to plastic recycling is also increasing. Such as the establishment of a special recycling center and the introduction of advanced recycling equipment. These measures have not only effectively reduced environmental pollution, but also brought new growth points for the economy.

In the EPE foam recycling process, the foam compactor/densifier is an indispensable equipment. The compactor/densifier compresses the EPE foam into a dense mass by mechanical force. These blocks/lumps are not only easy to transport, but can also be further processed into recycled materials for the manufacture of a variety of new products. The volume of the compressed foam block is reduced by more than 90%, which greatly improves the efficiency of transportation and storage.

Advantages of foam compressors

High performance and low cost: Foam compactor/densifier can quickly and efficiently process a large amount of EPE foam, reducing the processing cost of enterprises.

Environmental protection and energy saving: Through compression to reduce landfill and incineration treatment, reduce environmental pollution, but also save energy consumption.

Easy operation: EPE foam compactor/densifier is designed with intelligence, high degree of automation, which is easy to operate.

The economic benefits are significant: the compressed EPE foam can be sold to recycled enterprises, creating additional income and forming a good economic cycle.

EPE foam recycling is an important part of achieving sustainable development in the UK. By introducing efficient foam compactor/densifier, companies can not only reduce operating costs, but also achieve efficient use of resources and reduce environmental pollution. With the support of government policies and the promotion of public environmental awareness, the EPE foam recycling industry will surely usher in a better future.