Recycled Polystyrene EPS (expanded polystyrene) foa m is used in construction, insulation, packaging and many other applications. It is an extremely versatile material that is resistant to many elements. It is lightweight and thermally efficient. It is also very cheap. It can be made into almost any type of product. Traditionally, polystyrene has been used in construction and food packaging. It can be recycle d to save energy a nd resources. It is available in standard sizes or custom shapes. It can be ma d e into products such as coat ha ngers a nd plant pots. The construction industry is one of the main sources of polystyrene waste. In fact, a report by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association found that eighty -nine percent of all construction sites tested were polluted with polystyrene. They found that most of the waste was from retail whitegoods and construction industries. Polystyrene foa m is often used as packing peanuts. However, they can be recycled to ma ke rulers or insulation. It is important to follow strict clean- up guidelines. A number of ma nufacturers are committed to recycled polystyrene. The company works with contractors to ensure that waste is collected and recycled. It c omplies with the Pod Code of Practice and Australian Standards AS 1336.3. A report by Yarra Riverkeeper found that millions of pieces of polystyrene were found in the Yarra River. The study investigated 80 construction sites in the Yarra River catchment ar ea. They found that 98 percent of the polystyrene on these sites was produced by the construction industry.
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