Plastic

EPS and PS

Expanded Polystyrene and Polystyrene. Lightweight materials used in packaging, insulation and a range of manufactured products.

Material overview

Commercial sourcing based on the requirement

ThinkGreenSource does not hold inventory. We review available supply and buyer requirements for EPS and PS, including grade, form, quantity, condition, location and intended application.

Quality note

Transport economics are particularly important for loose EPS because of its low density. Compaction can materially improve viability.

Common source streams

  • Protective packaging
  • Clean commercial EPS
  • Insulation offcuts
  • Manufacturing scrap

Typical forms

  • Loose EPS
  • Compacted EPS
  • Regrind
  • Rigid PS scrap
  • Pellets where available

Potential buyer uses

  • Insulation related products
  • Frames and moulded products
  • Packaging
  • Reprocessed plastic products
Applications

Where EPS and PS may be used

Clean EPS is widely associated with insulation and lightweight construction systems. Recycled feedstock can enter suitable insulation and manufactured products where technical requirements are met.

Application examples are general information only. Suitability depends on the specific material, technical specification, testing, standards and applicable regulation.

Information that helps us source accurately

Suppliers:

  • EPS or rigid PS
  • Clean or contaminated
  • Compacted or loose
  • Approximate volume and weight
  • Source
  • Location

Buyers:

  • Material form
  • Density if relevant
  • Contamination limits
  • Quantity
  • Specification
  • Delivery location