If you work for a business that regularly sells things that require packing protection, consider making the alternative to biodegradable alternatives to Styrofoam. Using corn and soy-based packing materials is becoming more and more common.If it's not super-breakable, there's probably no need for Styrofoam.

Use newspaper, or other recyclable plastic materials to pad your packages.While it can be difficult to avoid receiving Styrofoam when you make a purchase, you can always cut down on your own use of Styrofoam when sending packages by avoiding the use of loose-fill packing 'peanuts' and using other kinds of biodegradable packing materials. The vast majority of Styrofoam is produced because of packing purposes, padding and securing things for shipping.

This can seriously cut down on the fuss of a large quantity of Styrofoam products in the meantime before it can be collected.

EPS compactors are also available for use in some commercial spaces, to condense and make more portable a supply of EPS for pick-up.

Check with AFPR to see whether stacking, bagging, or bundling loose Styrofoam will be appropriate for pick-up, then organize a regular pick-up on behalf of your company.

Most companies require storage containers to remain outdoors in a bin where EPS is kept clean, dry and unexposed to the elements.

Requesting a new pick-up spot is a lot easier if you can guarantee a large quantity. Working with a recycling company like AFPR for pick-up service is best, especially if you work for a business that receives massive amounts of EPS, or if you can collect a large volume of EPS, to make it easier to coordinate. If recycling EPS is frustratingly complicated in your area, consider starting your own program in conjunction with business owners and consumers to bring change to your community.

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