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EPS Foam: Top Choice For Seafood Industry Containers

Posted by Kevin Bullinger on Feb 11, 2019 10:04:09 AM

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.

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Reduce Waste & Spoilage with Intelligent Packaging for Perishable Goods

Posted by Kevin Bullinger on Mar 16, 2018 4:18:12 PM

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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Looking For Packaging Ideas to Minimize Energy Usage?

Posted by Kevin Bullinger on Feb 20, 2018 5:02:56 PM

Look no further, expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a smart, safe, and sustainable alternative to reduce overall energy usage for transport and industrial packaging.

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Used in thousands of different ways by individuals and businesses around the world, EPS is relied upon to provide superior performance in various foam product applications. 

EPS Material Characteristics:

  • Lightweight
  • Thermal Insulation
  • High R Value
  • High Impact Strength
  • Shock Resistant
  • Water Proof
  • Energy Absorbent
  • Flame Modified Grade
  • High Compressive Strength
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