XPS foam insulation is one of the most popular construction materials today. More and more builders now use XPS insulation in various applications. Why does XPS foam insulation be used in a wide range? What damage can XPS foam insulation cause to the environment? How can builders recycle XPS foam insulation? Today let’s work out these questions together.
- Why does XPS foam insulation be used in a wide range?
XPS foam insulation is mostly used in house construction. Walls, roofs, floors, ceilings… XPS insulation accommodates these parts of houses. What’s more, XPS foam is becoming popular in pool construction. With the advantages of excellent thermal insulation, high compressive strength, durability, and long lifespan, XPS insulation is widely acclaimed among builders.
- What damage can XPS foam insulation cause to the environment?
XPS foam is not biodegradable. They can persist in the environment for hundreds of years, contributing to long-term waste management challenges. XPS foam insulation is lightweight and easily carried by wind and water. Improper disposal or littering of it can lead to pollution of rivers, lakes, and oceans. Foam litter can pose risks to wildlife through ingestion or entanglement. Marine animals, birds, and other wildlife may mistake foam particles for food, leading to internal blockages, starvation, or other health issues.
- How can builders recycle XPS foam insulation?
As mentioned, improper disposal of XPS foam insulation and XPS waste can cause damage to our living environment. Now, there are more and more builders purchasing an XPS densifier to help them properly recycle XPS foam. An XPS densifier can crush the XPS waste, melt it down, and compress it into ingots. The whole process can densify the XPS waste and smaller its size, making it easier to transport and save. The recycled XPS ingots can be made into many new products and cause value for those manufacturers.
GREENMAX XPS densifier can meet various needs of XPS recycling. There are several types of densifiers, according to different outputs. No matter how much XPS insulation waste you need to handle, you can always find a good solution from GREENMAX that suits you, since we also offer personal-designed machines.