The Value of Recycled EPS in Sustainable Development

The debate between EPS and polyurethane foam has been ongoing for years, but in the surfboard shaping industry, Australian shaper Ellis Ericson has been using EPS foam exclusively for six years.

Ericson says Styrofoam is easy to work with and shape—it can be cut effortlessly into various forms. More importantly, the Styrofoam recycling and reuse system is now highly developed—even discarded surfboards can be recycled and turned into eco-friendly products, effectively keeping EPS out of landfills.

GREENMAX Foam Densifier: Making Styrofoam Recycling More Efficient

In the foam recycling process, large volume and low density have always been major challenges. The GREENMAX foam densifier is designed specifically to solve these issues:

Three-stage temperature control system for efficient thermal melting

90:1 volume reduction ratio to minimize transport and storage costs

Easy operation with start/stop button control

Multiple capacity options to suit various industry applications

Once compacted, EPS can be transformed into high-density recycled EPS material, laying a solid foundation for further reuse.

INTCO Recycling: The World's Largest End User of Recycled EPS

As a global leader in Styrofoam recycling, INTCO Recycling not only supplies the GREENMAX foam densifier, but is also one of the largest consumers of compressed EPS blocks. The company operates multiple recycled product lines, applying recycled EPS in:

Recycled picture frames and mirror frames

Decorative moldings and building components

Outdoor eco-friendly flooring and other high-value products

Through this complete Styrofoam recycling closed-loop system, discarded EPS is no longer a waste problem, but a valuable resource driving sustainable development.

EPS is No Longer a Burden, but a Sustainable Material of the Future

More and more people are recognizing the value of EPS in sustainable development, and INTCO Recycling provides both the equipment support and practical solutions to make this shift possible.

Even discarded surfboards don’t end up in landfills—instead, they are compressed and regenerated through a professional Styrofoam melting machine, and turned into a new generation of eco-friendly products.

If you're looking for an efficient, reliable, and sustainable Styrofoam recycling solution, now is the perfect time to join us and embrace the path toward a circular economy!