Foam packaging has actually entered the lives of ordinary people like us a long time ago. Many people may think that the recycling of foam packaging only involves some large-scale industries. In fact, this is not the case. Take the fruits we buy in our daily life as an example. You will definitely find that these soft fruits are wrapped in a "white coat". These foam packagings are not a single type, including EPS foam and EPE foam, which are common types of fruit packaging. Therefore, these foam packages are usually left at home by us. With the continuous improvement of environmental protection awareness, most residents can send these foams to designated locations for recycling or wait until the surrounding recycling activities are held to bring them to the event site for unified recycling. 

The use of EPS foam fruit packaging

Fruits and vegetables wrapped in EPS packaging retain their freshness and nutritional value while delaying the ripening and aging processes, inhibiting microbial decay, and extending the time during which they can be consumed. They are frequently used for both long-distance fresh fruit shipping and long-term storage.

The use of EPE foam fruit packaging

Fruits are typically packed in nets made of foam. It guarantees their freshness and shelf life while guarding against harm. Both the planting season and travel can make advantage of it. It is a great option for packaging for supermarkets as well. It can be produced in any size and shape upon request. It is made of high-foam polyethylene (EPE) that has been heated during extrusion. A food-grade anti-shrinkage agent and industrial grade ultra-fine talc powder are then added to create the mesh sleeve. Fruit net made of EPE foam is recyclable in addition to the foam itself. It is worth noting that EPE fruit packaging has net shape and block shape.

 

How to recycle these two materials at the same time? GREENMAX foam compactor zeus series can recycle two kinds of waste at the same time. The Foam compactor Zeus series adopts the combination of cold pressing technology and hot melting technology, so it can recycle not only the brittle foam like EPS, but also the more elastic foam like EPE foam.

Foam compactor can break foam into small pieces, and then use screw to compress to form dense foam blocs. The highlight of this equipment is that there is a heat-melt ring at the discharge port, which heats the surface of the blocs and achieves a tighter compression. However, when using the foam compactor Zeus series, it is necessary to communicate the characteristics of the material with the engineer in advance, because the knives for crushing EPE foam and EPS foam are different, and it needs to be designed according to the actual situation.

 

GREENMAX foam compactor can be placed in the recycling site for outdoor use, not only can timely recycle the foam donated by residents, but also has the significance of foam recycling publicity and education!