Plastic has always been a revolutionary material. It has enabled us to mass-produce lightweight products and packaging at a low cost. Plastic has made our lives easier. But plastic waste is also one of the most insidious forms of pollution. About 80% of marine litter is plastic. By 2050, it is estimated that by weight there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. We need to take immediate action to identify and stop the use of plastics that we cannot effectively manage.
EPS is a material which is a typical kind of plastic that has been widely used for many years. It is commonly used in packaging, building materials, containers, etc. If you see a product with the “foam#6” symbol, it is made of EPS. This material is popular because of its high temperature resistance, shock resistance and other protective advantages.
As people become more environmentally conscious, used recyclable materials are being collected around the world. Unfortunately, EPS is rarely included. This means that if recycling of EPS does not begin, discarded they will be shipped to landfills, eventually polluting the oceans or causing fires. The advent of professional EPS has allowed for better processing of EPS. Next, we will focus on one of the most common types of GREENMAX EPS recycling machine – EPS compactor.
As one of the first compressors to handle EPS, GREENMAX EPS compactor first crushes the foam and then compresses and shapes it by means of physical extrusion with a screw. On the one hand, it can reduce the volume of foam, reduce transportation costs, on the other hand, it can provide higher density material for the later crushing process to improve the efficiency of the material. The plastics crisis is urgent and everyone should do their part. the GREENMAX EPS recycling machine will play an important role in this.