Styrofoam packaging is always treated as unrecyclable and harmful waste. Usually, we see Styrofoam packaging waste on the side of the road or next to the trash bins. The ultimate destination for Styrofoam packaging is a landfill or domestic waste treatment plant. Nevertheless, there is a better way to deal with waste from Styrofoam packaging: recycling. Styrofoam packaging is so common for us, and our city waste treatment plants have been already under pressure to deal with a large part of the waste, if there is a better way to deal with Styrofoam packaging, why not try it? Maybe the new way will bring better results.



In Alberta, Canada, a recycling organization ARMA is rooted in the idea of a circular economy, which aims to provide new lifecycles to waste materials. Now Styrofoam waste, including packaging, is also included in the scope of recycling. Besides, recycling Styrofoam packaging is also a part of government strategy. According to the provincial Minister of Environment and Parks, Albert worries about the scene where plastic waste fills up their landfills, waterways, and communities. Actually, this is also any other counties or provinces are worrying about. Styrofoam as a recycling material can also be applied in many areas but we usually don’t realize it.



Alberta’s government supports a plastic recycling plan that ensures waste plastic such as Styrofoam packaging is recycled and returned to new products. With the support of the government, Alberta has become the leader in the recycling industry in Canada. What’s more, the government also set a goal of building Alberta into an excellent transferring and recycling center in western North America by 2030, including food-grade plastic and Styrofoam packaging. They are in action so it can be forecasted that the goal will be achieved on time.

The result of Styrofoam packaging recycling depends on the recycling equipment. Because Styrofoam is of big volume, transferring waste Styrofoam is uneconomical. Want to recycle Styrofoam? A Styrofoam densifier can deal with Styrofoam packaging to speed up the recycling process. With these steps of cutting, melting, compressing, and extruding, Styrofoam packaging is turned into ingots that can be sold to recycling plants. INTCO Recycling always provides GREENMAX Styrofoam recycling machines and solutions for Styrofoam packaging. Any doubts or questions about Styrofoam packaging recycling, you can contact us to get related information that is sure to satisfy you.

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