Molded EPS Containers Feature Expanded Benefits

The popular material deserves a second look when it comes to environmental issues.
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is often a preferred material for thermal containers. A cost-effective insulating material, Expandable polystyrene also features high performance in shock absorption and compression resistance.
From an environmental standpoint, EPS is often saddled with a bad rap as an inert material that doesn’t degrade in landfills, according to speakers at a panel presentation on green transportation packaging at Interphex.
But expanded polystyrene EPS is efficiently recycled for reuse in containers or a host of other applications. Moreover, newer custom molded shipping systems offer environmental advantages in using less material and carrying larger payloads for longer durations.
In minimizing weight and increasing payload capacity, these designs in addition enhance thermal performance while providing more cost-efficient shipping