Expanded polystyrene (EPS) has achieved world-wide acceptance as the shipping container of choice for fresh fish and seafood because of its performance and environmental advantages. EPS foam uses fewer resources and less energy than alternative packaging. Efficient, lightweight and durable, EPS reduces both package size and fuel consumption during transportation. And because of its superior performance EPS seafood containers avoid food waste due to spoilage.
Available in a variety of custom molded shapes, EPS containers are water resistant and hygienic with high thermal insulating properties. They are also strong, allowing for easy stacking, yet because EPS consists of 98% air, it is among the most efficient packaging materials available. Its light weight reduces shipping costs while its insulating properties protect perishables during transit, ensuring careful handling and fresh delivery for both open ocean and aquaculture seafood.
EPS containers are a responsible environmental choice whether at production, during use and disposal. When assessing the environmental impact of various types of packaging , it is important to take a holistic approach. For EPS packaging production only water and air is needed. State of the art manufacturing equipment delivers maximum possible use of raw materials and very little material is discarded during production. EPS production typically requires less energy than paper equivalents. And, EPS has always been CFC and HCFC free.
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