Polystyrene are often made into disposables, but this does not mean that polystyrene is a disposable material. In fact, polystyrene are efficient materials that can save resources and enable health, safety as well as convenience benefits for society. These benefits could be contradicted, if plastics and their waste are neither used nor disposed nor recycled in a responsible manner.
Currently ,various end markets for recycled polystyrene have been developed, for example for the production of photo frames, cornices and stationery, but the biggest success in recycled polystyrene applications is undoubtedly been achieved using recycled polystyrene in lightweight concrete solutions. Recycled polystyrene are chopped and mixed with special blends of cement and other ingredients to form lightweight concrete that is waterproof, fire resistant, provides insulation and cold protection, and is cheaper and easier to build than traditional brick or concrete.
Because of these industries, the demand for recycled polystyrene is very large, and the polystyrene ingots produced by plastic recyclers are often in short supply, and as polystyrene pollution becomes more serious, consumers are willing to contribute to the circular economy. Simply put, polystyrene recycling is a huge market with a huge potential for economic development.
To enter this market, the first must be a professional polystyrene recycling machine. GREENMAX, a California-based polystyrene recycling specialist, has been working on polystyrene recycling. Ten years ago, a polystyrene compactor was designed to reduce foam volume in a 50:1 ratio. This is the first attempt of GREENMAX. Through continuous improvement and updating, GREENMAX foam thickeners and machines with silos and automatic cutters have emerged. From the compactor update, the foam thickener is more efficient with a 90:1 melting ratio, which means you can save up to 90 times the storage and shipping costs.
The recycling industry is growing rapidly. Polystyrene recycling has a good prospect in the future. Having a professional GREENMAX recycling machine brings both economic benefits and environmental protection.