EPS (expanded polystyrene) is a fully recyclable material used for packaging and insulation. However, some common misconceptions exist about the material, which leads some people to believe that the material does not belong in a Circular Economy.
The Danish EPS Association (a part of the Danish Plastics Federation) has published a Whitepaper (Book) on EPS in the Circular Economy to address how EPS is suited for the Circular Economy and guide decision-makers in choosing the suitable packaging material for their specific applications.
The Whitepaper is authored by Gitte Haar from the Center for Circular Economy (Center for Cirkulær Økonomi) and co-authored by Chresten Heide-Anderson, project manager of the Danish EPS Association and Vice-President of EUMEPS.
The Whitepaper explores how EPS can enter circular loops through various streams and raises the issue: - should we only look at cradle to grave or should we look at multiple life cycles when we choose the preferred packaging material?
The book is in Danish.
Other events on July 5th
Launch of EPS Cycle - 3-4 PM >
Talk: Construction Plastics Compatibility with Fire Safety - 4:30-6 PM >