EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE (EPS) 

Expanded polystyrene, or EPS, is widely used commodity polymer. It has been a material of choice for more than 50 years because of its versatility, performance and cost effectiveness. It is widely used in many everyday applications, such as fish boxes, bicycle helmets and insulation material.

EPS is used in many applications, including:

• Thermal insulation in buildings.

• Road construction.

• Sound insulation.

• Food packaging to maintain the temperature of hot or cold food and prevent spoilage.

• Protection for valuable and fragile goods.

• Crash helmets.

• Windsurfing boards.