Foam Recycling Alliance can provide up to $50,000 in grants to recycling centers, curbside programs, or MRF, pushing the development of polystyrene recycling.

Expanded polystyrene is a versatile, lightweight plastic valued by markets such as packaging and construction for its low cost, waterproof, shock-absorbing and insulating qualities. However, polystyrene lacks recycling infrastructure and has a negative impact on the environment. But now, through the efforts of the Foam Recycling Alliance, this situation is gradually changing. More and more people are willing to carry out polystyrene recycling and have discovered the various benefits of polystyrene recycling. For organizations wishing to participate in polystyrene recycling, the FRC's grant program is open to public, private and non-profit entities participating in recycling centers, curbside programs or materials recovery facilities (MRFs). Eligible entities may apply for grants of up to $50,000 per grant between March 18 and April 22, 2024.

The grant can be used to purchase and install a polystyrene compactor, which is the first and essential step of close-loop recycling model. Polystyrene compactor can solve the transportation and storage problems of foam, and it is also the first step in converting waste foam into profit. GREENMAX polystyrene compactor, affiliated with INTCO Recycling, is a machine specially designed for compressing loose foam into dense foam blocks at the ratio of 50:1. Some companies, such as home appliance distribution centers, use a large amount of polystyrene for packaging and other purposes in daily business transactions, and often accumulate a large amount of foam in their warehouses. To deal with this accumulated foam, companies used to choose to transport it to landfills for disposal, which cost a lot. If the landfill is far away from the company, it will also cost a lot of transportation costs, and the foam is bulky and lightweight, making transportation by truck or container very inefficient. Such a treatment method is neither environmentally friendly nor requires a large amount of capital expenditure. In addition, large accumulations of loose foam can create safety concerns. Therefore, polystyrene recycling is very necessary.

Using GREENMAX polystyrene compactor can perfectly solve the above problems and turn foam into treasure. The recycling equipment can convert foam into compact foam blocks, which can be transported and stored by pallets. These polystyrene blocks can be sold to recyclers and manufacturers, for remaking recycled products like frame products. Now many manufacturers will add a certain proportion of recycled materials in the plastic production process. Through polystyrene recycling, accumulated foam is processed into small-volume foam blocks, which increases storage space and prevents safety hazards. At the same time, these foam blocks are also a renewable resource. Companies do not need to spend a lot of money to landfill them. Instead, they can sell the foam blocks to recyclers and earn extra profits.

INTCO Recycling can not only provide GREENMAX polystyrene compactor, but also provide a complete solution for polystyrene recycling. If you have any questions, we are happy to answer you.