answersLogoWhite

0

Ordinary CD jewel cases.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Products From Foam Cups To Foam Coolers To Houses And Highways!

Expanded Polystyrene is the core material used for making thousands of different products, everything from foam coolers like we make at LoBoy EPS Foam Coolers in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to floating boat docks, to custom home construction, highway and bridge construction, cups and party-ware, cd cases and protective packaging, plus EPS foam is very popular in Cold Chain Shipping (using eps foam shipping coolers to ship food across long distances to keep the food (or medicine) cold during transit). EPS foam is even used for furniture, home and business decor (there are some really beautiful architectural examples to be found in web searches).

The reason for this is that it is an environmentally friendly, moldable plastic derived from crude oil. Of course, it's only environmentally friendly (as with anything) when it is not manufactured in combination with non-friendly stuff such as when a manufacturer ruins its recyclability by coating it with painted logos that are toxic. Non-toxic paints are best, but even that can interfere with practical recycling because you take a white material and mix in paint and when it's recycled you get a gnarly rainbow that you have to try to reuse. Better to use stamping directly into the EPS foam or just use adhesive labels. That way, the foam is completely reusable.

At the LoBoy Foam Cooler company, we always recommend that people stop throwing away EPS foam products and start setting it aside until they have enough to take to be recycled. It's better for the planet (why make trash when you can convert trash to treasure?) and it helps create jobs.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is polystyrene made?

Polystyrene is obtained by the polymerization of the monomer styrene.


What is styrofoam cups made of?

Styrofoam... it's like polystyrene


What are helmets made from?

Helmets are mostly made from polystyrene


Was polystyrene made mistakenly or purposely?

it was made accidentally


What is styrophom made of?

Polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam, is made from a petroleum-based plastic called polystyrene. It is created by heating and extruding polystyrene pellets into a foam material that is lightweight and insulating.


Is Polystyrene made out of plastic?

no of cause not man it is made out of poleaster


What material are life boats made of?

extruded polystyrene


What type of plastic are car radiator tanks made of?

It's made out of polystyrene and tough nylon together, miced together and made as a solidIt's made out of polystyrene and tough nylon together, miced together and made as a solid


What is Polystyrene beads made from?

Yes, polystyrene beads are safe to use. One can learn more about polystyrene beads at popular on the web sources such as Tempo Foam, eHow, and Wise Geek.


What type of plastic is a plastic disposable cup made of?

Polystyrene. the opaque white cups that you can make fingernails impressions in, are foamed polystyrene. Clear sups that you get on an airplane are general-purpose polystyrene.


Why are lifesaving rings made of Polystyrene?

Life rings are often made of polystyrene because it is lightweight, durable, and floats on water. This makes it easy to throw to someone in distress and provides buoyancy to keep them afloat until rescue. Additionally, polystyrene is resistant to water damage and can withstand exposure to the elements.


What element makes up polystyrene?

Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer made from the monomer styrene. This monomer is a liquid petrochemical and can be rigid or foam.