Under the dual pressure of increasingly strict environmental regulations and rising raw material costs, more companies are turning to the recycling industry to find new ways to reduce material expenses. Polystyrene foam (also known as EPS), with its low cost and excellent performance, is widely used in home appliance packaging, logistics, and other sectors.

In fact, the United Nations Environment Programme has recognized EPS as a material that can be recycled and reused on a large scale. With proper processing, polystyrene can be transformed into recycled resources to replace virgin materials and be used in the production of picture frames, flooring, shoe materials, and more—achieving both environmental and economic benefits.

GREENMAX foam densifier is an efficient solution for polystyrene recycling. It not only helps companies significantly reduce waste disposal and transportation costs, but also creates profit opportunities by selling compressed blocks or offering compression services to nearby businesses through equipment rental.

Reduce Waste Handling Costs

Traditional disposal methods like landfilling are expensive. Due to the large volume and low weight of foam, transportation often costs more than the material itself. Under increasing environmental regulations, companies are still required to pay high fees to handle EPS waste.

GREENMAX foam densifier uses a three-stage temperature control system to thermally melt and compress loose foam into dense blocks with a compression ratio of up to 90:1. This greatly reduces volume, lowers transport frequency, and minimizes storage space. In real-world applications, companies can save $3,000 to $20,000 per month on waste handling costs.

Profit from Selling EPS Ingots

Compressed EPS ingots are not waste—they are valuable recyclable resources. These high-density foam blocks can be neatly stacked on pallets, transported efficiently by truck, and sold to downstream companies such as pelletizing plants and plastic sheet manufacturers.

GREENMAX not only provides reliable polystyrene hot melting machine, but also helps connect customers with stable recycling channels. We have a consistent monthly demand for EPS ingots and give purchasing priority to customers who use GREENMAX equipment.

Equipment Rental or Local Foam Collection to Generate New Revenue

If your company produces only a small amount of foam waste, GREENMAX foam densifier M-C50 can still meet your basic polystyrene recycling needs. Compact and easy to operate, it can process around 50kg of EPS per hour, making it ideal for businesses with limited waste output or storage space.

Additionally, you can maximize equipment value through flexible rental or shared-use models, such as:

Renting the machine to nearby small and medium-sized businesses to create a shared foam densifier center

Collecting foam waste from surrounding businesses, compressing it centrally, and selling the material in bulk to generate new income streams

By efficiently utilizing a foam densifier, companies can not only significantly reduce waste disposal costs, but also unlock new revenue streams, achieving a true win-win for both sustainability and economic return.

Contact GREENMAX today to get your customized solution and start a greener, more efficient polystyrene recycling journey!