In New Jersey, although plastic straws are no longer offered, the state still allows drinks to be contained in Styrofoam cups and covered with plastic caps. Although many regions have issued a Styrofoam cups ban, it is undeniable that it can continue to be used in New Jersey due to its unique characteristics.

The thermal insulation performance of Styrofoam cups is far better than its substitutes, such as PET cups and paper cups. There is only one reason why it is prohibited, that is, it is considered to be a difficult material to recycle most of the time.



But are Styrofoam cups actually recyclable? The answer is yes. Now there are the physical recycling method and chemical recycling method for Styrofoam cups recycling. Compared with the chemical recycling method with higher treatment costs and more complex processes, the physical recycling method is more suitable for the Styrofoam cups recycling.

GREENMAX, the famous recycling machine brand, has designed a set of SWD (Shred-Wash-Dry) systems based on the concept of physical recycling method, which is specially used for the recycling of Styrofoam cups or other containers.



GREENMAX SWD system is an upgrade of compression technology based on the Styrofoam compactor. The whole physical process of sorting, crushing, cleaning, and granulation is applied to the recovery of Styrofoam cups. In this system, Styrofoam cups can be crushed and cleaned effectively, then dried, and then compressed into 1 / 50 cold-pressing blocks by a screw with the cold-pressing technology of Styrofoam Compactor, finally it can be put into granulation.



GREENMAX Styrofoam compactor SWD system has a far-reaching impact on the sustainable development of Styrofoam cups. Although in theory, this material can be recycled about 7 times, due to technical constraints, most post-use Styrofoam cups end up being discarded. GREENMAX Styrofoam compactor helps it become a new resource after being used.

Where is the future of Styrofoam cups in New Jersey? It is determined by the user of each Styrofoam cup. This cheap and excellent performance material should not be the culprit of environmental pollution, nor should it be banned. The sustainable development of Styrofoam cups requires the recycling belief and practical action of all people in New Jersey.