--- title: Ask The Particle Foam Molding Experts (EPS/EPP/ARCEL/LAMBDAPOR) | Kevin Bullinger (2) description: "EPS & EPP shape molder, processor and fabricator. \nManufacturers closed cell, rigid foam plastics for construction and packaging products (Expanded Polystyrene, Expanded Polypropylene, ARCEL, LAMBDAPOR). (2)" --- [![Palpac Industries, Inc.](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/hubfs/Palpac_Industries_November2017/Images/Palpac-Industries-Website-Logo-1.jpg)](http://palpacindustries.com/) ## 888-890-3938 ##### info@palpacindustries.com - [WHO WE ARE](http://www.palpacindustries.com/home) - [PACKAGING](http://palpacindustries.com/packaging) - [OEM COMPONENTS](http://palpacindustries.com/oem-components) - [CAPABILITIES](http://palpacindustries.com/capabilities) - [MARKETS](http://palpacindustries.com/markets) - [CONTACT US](http://palpacindustries.com/contact) # News, Insights & Resources ## Kevin Bullinger ### Recent Posts ## [Reduce Waste & Spoilage with Intelligent Packaging for Perishable Goods](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/reduce-waste-spoilage-with-intelligent-packaging-for-perishable-goods) Posted by [Kevin Bullinger](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/author/kevin-bullinger) on Mar 16, 2018 4:18:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![cooler-1](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/hubfs/cooler-1.jpg)](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/reduce-waste-spoilage-with-intelligent-packaging-for-perishable-goods) Food waste is often considered environmentally benign because it is ‘biodegradable’ but consider this: globally, about a third of the food produced for human consumption goes to waste — which means that a third of the water, land use, energy and financial resources that went into producing it are also squandered. For perspective, over 100 billion pounds of food, or more than a quarter of the 400 billion pounds of edible food, is spoiled each year during transport. When it comes to protecting food, the right package can dramatically reduce waste and have a major positive impact on the environment. 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[Read More](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/having-trouble-choosing-an-insulation-material) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/having-trouble-choosing-an-insulation-material#comments-listing) Tags: [eps](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/eps), [expanded polystyrene](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/expanded-polystyrene), [custom molding](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/custom-molding), [building materials](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/building-materials), [insulation](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/insulation), [insulated concrete forms](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/insulated-concrete-forms), [icfs](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/icfs), [insulation panels](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/insulation-panels) ## [Looking For Packaging Ideas to Minimize Energy Usage?](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/looking-for-packaging-ideas-to-minimize-energy-usage) Posted by [Kevin Bullinger](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/author/kevin-bullinger) on Feb 20, 2018 5:02:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Energy Use Blog Pic 3.png](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/hubfs/Energy%20Use%20Blog%20Pic%203.png)](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/looking-for-packaging-ideas-to-minimize-energy-usage) **Look no further, expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a smart, safe, and sustainable alternative to reduce overall energy usage for transport and industrial packaging.** [Read More](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/looking-for-packaging-ideas-to-minimize-energy-usage) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/looking-for-packaging-ideas-to-minimize-energy-usage#comments-listing) Tags: [eps](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/eps), [expanded polystyrene](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/expanded-polystyrene), [transport packaging](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/transport-packaging), [industrial packaging](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/industrial-packaging), [protective packaging](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/protective-packaging), [foam packaging](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/foam-packaging), [custom molding](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/custom-molding) ## [Why Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) for Insulation?](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/why-expanded-polystyrene-eps-for-insulation) Posted by [Kevin Bullinger](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/author/kevin-bullinger) on Jan 30, 2018 11:48:40 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Insulation Man 2](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/hubfs/Insulation%20Man%202.jpg)](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/why-expanded-polystyrene-eps-for-insulation) **EPS Outperforms XPS in R-Value Retention, Water Absorption** [Read More](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/why-expanded-polystyrene-eps-for-insulation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/why-expanded-polystyrene-eps-for-insulation#comments-listing) ## [Is Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Recyclable?](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/is-expanded-polystyrene-eps-foam-recyclable) Posted by [Kevin Bullinger](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/author/kevin-bullinger) on Jan 24, 2018 12:43:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![EPS Recycling Graph.png](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/hubfs/EPS%20Recycling%20Graph.png)](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/is-expanded-polystyrene-eps-foam-recyclable) **Yes!  In Fact, 118 MILLION POUNDS of EPS** were recycled in 2016. 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