EPS

Alternative recycling streams drive EPS packaging’s 30% recycling rate in North America

Iranpolymer/Baspar EPS recycling mostly occurs through business-to-business (B2B) systems and alternative channels, rather than traditional curb-side programmes for consumers. Post-consumer materials are products generated by households or commercial, industrial and institutional facilities and can no longer be used for their intended purpose. As Betsy…

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Congress proposes nationwide ‘Farewell to Foam’ legislation

Iranpolymer/Baspar Washington — More than 50 lawmakers in Congress called for a national ban on expanded polystyrene foodservice products on Dec. 7, saying they wanted to build on similar plastic foam bans that have passed in 11 states since 2019. Sen.…

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