The white packaging foam used to protect TV sets, computers and other household appliances are called Styrofoam. There are usually #6 recycling symbols on this product. Recycling of Styrofoam packing for homes is actually never done. Family Styrofoam packing is broken, you most likely purchase a piece of electronics today, receive a foam package, and then receive another a few days later.

However, Styrofoam material will occupy a lot of room in the home due to its big volume and lightweight nature. Too many people just toss the foam debris into the communal trash can instead of making the decision to save it. Once in the trash can, the Styrofoam waste may finally end up in landfills. Because Styrofoam is not easy to degrade, the waste foam packaging will be there for hundreds of years, thus polluting our soil, water and the whole environment.

How to recycle Styrofoam packaging that comes from household appliances?

Waste from Styrofoam packaging can be obtained through community recycling programs or big box stores. Transporting the heavy foam is perhaps the biggest challenge when it comes to recycling Styrofoam packing. It turns out that transporting it carelessly is not economical.

GREENMAX Styrofoam compactor can reduce the foam volume at a ratio of 50:1 and save much cost during transportation. The screw compression technology of the Styrofoam compactor brings great convenience to the recyclers, and the compacted Styrofoam blocks can be sold at a good price as well. For example, INTCO Recycling purchase waste Styrofoam blocks all over the world.

Since Styrofoam compactor was put into use, the recycling rate of Styrofoam has been greatly increased. GREENMAX will fight side by side with you to create a brilliant tomorrow of Styrofoam recycling industry.