A research report released by Towards Packaging shows that the global Styrofoam packaging market size will be US$19.29 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach approximately US$29.28 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.35%. This means that Styrofoam packaging recycling can no longer be delayed.

Expanded polystyrene is a flexible material and is known for its insulation and lightweight, which has a wide range of applications in the field of packaging. Styrofoam packaging protects many products within it, such as electronic products, fragile items, fresh food, and so on, which can ensure safety during handling and transportation. Styrofoam has superior water resistance and can effectively absorb shock, minimizing damage in transit and reducing business operating costs. Whether used to protect food like seafood or transport precision medical instruments, Styrofoam packaging has now become an important part of the supply chain. However, the sustainable development of foam packaging and Styrofoam packaging recycling have become the hot topic.

Styrofoam packaging recycling is a closed-loop process of foam from waste to recycled products, with economic and environmental benefits. Firstly, a large amount of Styrofoam is collected centrally and transported to a recycling company. There, foam packaging will be sorted and the contaminants like tapes will be removed. And then, it will be compacted into dense foam blocks by Styrofoam compactors, which can be sold to recyclers or manufacturers to get income. After granulation, these Styrofoam blocks are converted into recycled foam pellets, which can be remade into environmentally friendly wall panels, furniture, and other recycled products, favored by many consumers. Styrofoam packaging recycling has realized the sustainable development of foam packaging materials, and formed an economic closed loop, making Styrofoam packaging can appear on the market in different shapes repeatedly. Because Styrofoam is composed of 2% plastic and 98% air, using a Styrofoam compactor for volume reduction is necessary in the Styrofoam packaging recycling process, which not only reduces the transportation costs and improves the efficiency, but also can reduce the safety risk caused by the accumulation of numerous Styrofoam.

GREENMAX Styrofoam compactor Apolo Series, affiliated with INTCO Recycling, can compress loose and chunky foam into compact foam blocks at a ratio of 50:1. This Styrofoam compactor is specially designed for Styrofoam packaging containing water, such as foam fish boxes, fruit and vegetable packaging and so on. It is equipped with physical screw compression technology, and the moisture content will not affect the Styrofoam packaging recycling and the quality of foam blocks. For every customer who wants to carry out Styrofoam packaging recycling, INTCO Recycling can provide a one-stop recycling solution. We will first understand the customer's recycling needs, including foam density, humidity, output and recycling rate, etc., and then tailor the most suitable Styrofoam packaging recycling solution for the customer. INTCO Recycling will design and build a Styrofoam compactor according to customer requirements to provide customers with the most satisfactory recycling services. In addition to EPS, INTCO Recycling has extensive practical experience in foam recycling of other materials, such as EPE, EPP, etc. Therefore, we can also provide customized solutions for customers who want to recycle multiple foams.

INTCO Recycling hopes to work with everyone to promote the development of Styrofoam packaging recycling and promote the continuous expansion of the foam packaging recycling market.