The REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE Hierarchy is at the Center of the Epsilyte Sustainability Strategy

Reducing use and consuming less is the most important way to minimize environmental impact. After expansion, our materials are 98% air. Our materials put air to work in the economy. Our advanced materials allow customers to build, package, and ship using 98% air. The chemistry of our advanced materials that enable the reduction of material consumption is the foundation of our sustainability-focused company. The next priority in the 3R sustainability strategy is reuse. This is why we are committed to using our advanced materials in durable applications, like building and construction. Finally, recycling is the next best option when reuse is not possible. We are goring our Piqua, Ohio facility recycling program to recycle EPS foam into bike helmets. Finally, we are adding a 4th R – Recovery. We use a propriety biodegradable* technology for disposable materials where recycling is unavailable. By engineering this technology to biodegrade in anaerobic landfill conditions, they will behave more like organic waste in a landfill. The by-products can be used to produce renewable energy.

For more information about Epsilyte’s biodegradable product line, visit our Carbon Favorable Products page.