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Foam Recycling:Facts, Figures, and MarketPotential
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Today’s PresentersKara PochiroAPR CommunicationsDirector
Brandon ShawMarketing Manager ,
Plastic Recycling Inc
DianaGentilcoreManaging Director,AdvocacyEPS Industry Alliance Lynn Dyer
President,Foodservice
Packaging Institute
Association of Postconsumer PlasticRecyclers (APR)
The Voice of Plastics RecyclingTM
National trade association representing thosecompanies with over 90% of the postconsumerplastic processing capacity in North America.
The Voice of Plastics RecyclingTM
National trade association representing thosecompanies with over 90% of the postconsumerplastic processing capacity in North America.
APR Goals
*Increasing supply of recycled plastics*
*Reducing contamination for plastic recyclers*
*Increasing supply of recycled plastics*
*Reducing contamination for plastic recyclers*
The Voice of Plastics RecyclingTM
APR believes that functional, attractive, andeconomical plastic products can be designedthat are also fully compatible with materialrecovery and plastics reclamation systems.
APR believes that functional, attractive, andeconomical plastic products can be designedthat are also fully compatible with materialrecovery and plastics reclamation systems.
APR Programs
• Technical• Films and Flexibles
• Rigid Plastic Recycling Program• Communications
• Coming Soon- Emerging Markets
• Technical• Films and Flexibles
• Rigid Plastic Recycling Program• Communications
• Coming Soon- Emerging Markets
The Voice of Plastics RecyclingTM
The APR is committed to working with allstakeholders to ensure that recycled plasticsretain quality and value during collection,recovery, and reprocessing.
The APR is committed to working with allstakeholders to ensure that recycled plasticsretain quality and value during collection,recovery, and reprocessing.
Foam Recycling Opportunities
APR WebinarJune 23, 2015
- DRAFT -PRG MEMBER PRESENTATION
12/12/12
Foam Recycling Opportunities
APR WebinarJune 23, 2015
Background on FoodservicePackaging Institute
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Established in 1933 Only industry trade association in North America
solely focused on all single-use foodservicepackaging products Members include:
• Converters and their raw material and machinerysuppliers (roughly 85% of the industry);
• Foodservice distributors and operators
Established in 1933 Only industry trade association in North America
solely focused on all single-use foodservicepackaging products Members include:
• Converters and their raw material and machinerysuppliers (roughly 85% of the industry);
• Foodservice distributors and operators
Foam Foodservice Packaging: TheBasics
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What is it?• Cups, plates, bowls, clamshells, trays (cafeteria and
processor), egg packaging How much*?
• By weight: less than 1% of municipal solid waste• By units: About one-third of paper and plastic FSP Where to recover it?
• Curbside• Commercial and institutional
What is it?• Cups, plates, bowls, clamshells, trays (cafeteria and
processor), egg packaging How much*?
• By weight: less than 1% of municipal solid waste• By units: About one-third of paper and plastic FSP Where to recover it?
• Curbside• Commercial and institutional
*Date sources: U.S. EPA and FPI
Foam Recycling Coalition12
2014: Established within FPI Goal: Increase the recycling of post-consumer
expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging• Foodservice packaging• Transport/protective packaging
2014: Established within FPI Goal: Increase the recycling of post-consumer
expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging• Foodservice packaging• Transport/protective packaging
Foam Recycling Coalition13
Current members include:
Americas StyrenicsCascades Canada ULCChick-fil-ACKF Inc.CommodoreConvermexD&W Fine PackDart Container CorporationDolco Packaging, A Tekni-Plex
CompanyDyne-A-Pak
GenpakHawaii Foam ProductsNOVA Chemicals, Inc.Pactiv Foodservice/Food PackagingShell ChemicalStyrolution AmericaTOTAL Petrochemicals
Plus funding from EPS-IA
Americas StyrenicsCascades Canada ULCChick-fil-ACKF Inc.CommodoreConvermexD&W Fine PackDart Container CorporationDolco Packaging, A Tekni-Plex
CompanyDyne-A-Pak
GenpakHawaii Foam ProductsNOVA Chemicals, Inc.Pactiv Foodservice/Food PackagingShell ChemicalStyrolution AmericaTOTAL Petrochemicals
Plus funding from EPS-IA
Foam Recycling Coalition14
Scope of Work• Provide general information on foam recycling• Research end markets• Offer grants to increase foam recycling
Scope of Work• Provide general information on foam recycling• Research end markets• Offer grants to increase foam recycling
General Information15
Basic steps to recycle foam Information on foam recycling equipment, links to
suppliers FAQs on foam recycling Links to external resources
www.recyclefoam.org
Basic steps to recycle foam Information on foam recycling equipment, links to
suppliers FAQs on foam recycling Links to external resources
www.recyclefoam.org
End Market Study16
Conducted by third party in Fall 2014 Tasks:
• Examine current state of foam recycling• Analyze end markets for recycled post-consumer foam
FSP
Used primary and secondary research
Conducted by third party in Fall 2014 Tasks:
• Examine current state of foam recycling• Analyze end markets for recycled post-consumer foam
FSP
Used primary and secondary research
End Market Study Results17
Identified nearly 140 potential end markets in theU.S. and Canada• 80 processors/recyclers (entities that
separate/wash/manufacture pellets/flakes for sale toend users)
• 29 end users (entities that buy mixed/sorted plastics orprocessed feedstocks to manufacture new products)
• 28 processors/recyclers AND end users
Identified nearly 140 potential end markets in theU.S. and Canada• 80 processors/recyclers (entities that
separate/wash/manufacture pellets/flakes for sale toend users)
• 29 end users (entities that buy mixed/sorted plastics orprocessed feedstocks to manufacture new products)
• 28 processors/recyclers AND end users
End Market Study Results18
Demand Growth• GBI Research: Global demand
PS & EPS up from 13 million tons in 2000 to nearly 15 milliontons in 2010
EPS demand grew at an annual rate of 5.5% during 2000-2010
U.S. EPS demand 2010-2020: projected 2% annual growth rate
Demand Growth• GBI Research: Global demand
PS & EPS up from 13 million tons in 2000 to nearly 15 milliontons in 2010
EPS demand grew at an annual rate of 5.5% during 2000-2010
U.S. EPS demand 2010-2020: projected 2% annual growth rate
End Market Study Results19
Demand Growth• Freedonia Group: Packaging to be leading market for recycled plastics to
2016 Recycled PS for export markets expected to increase 6.5%
per year to 2016 Recycled PS for the U.S. markets expected to increase 8.0%
per year to 2016
Study available at www.recyclefoam.org
Demand Growth• Freedonia Group: Packaging to be leading market for recycled plastics to
2016 Recycled PS for export markets expected to increase 6.5%
per year to 2016 Recycled PS for the U.S. markets expected to increase 8.0%
per year to 2016
Study available at www.recyclefoam.org
Grant Program20
Purpose:• Increase public access to post-consumer foam recycling
through curbside and/or drop off programs• Drive actual recovery of foam (increased tons)• Generate success stories Provide funding for:
• Foam recycling equipment (up to $50,000/grant)• Technical assistance to grant recipients and others
interested in adding foam to their curbside recyclingprograms
Purpose:• Increase public access to post-consumer foam recycling
through curbside and/or drop off programs• Drive actual recovery of foam (increased tons)• Generate success stories Provide funding for:
• Foam recycling equipment (up to $50,000/grant)• Technical assistance to grant recipients and others
interested in adding foam to their curbside recyclingprograms
Grant Program21
May 2015: First grant announcement• Alpine Waste & Recycling (Denver, Colo.) Largest independent, privately held waste and recycling
company in the state “Culture of innovation”
More announcements coming!
May 2015: First grant announcement• Alpine Waste & Recycling (Denver, Colo.) Largest independent, privately held waste and recycling
company in the state “Culture of innovation”
More announcements coming!
More information:www.recyclefoam.orgwww.fpi.org/stewardship
Contact:Lynn M. [email protected]
- DRAFT -PRG MEMBER PRESENTATION
12/12/12
“Plastic Waste Specialists” Since 1988
Brandon Shaw, Marketing ManagerPlastic Recycling, Inc.
A R E C Y C L E R S P E R S P E C T I V E
Founded in 1988
3 PRF’s in Indianapolis IN & 1 in Jefferson City TN
LARGEST Polystyrene Recycler in the USA
Recycle Rigid & Foam Post Consumer PS
QUICK FACTS ON PRI
Founded in 1988
3 PRF’s in Indianapolis IN & 1 in Jefferson City TN
LARGEST Polystyrene Recycler in the USA
Recycle Rigid & Foam Post Consumer PS
FEEDSTOCK SOURCES
Special Collection
Drop-Off Foam
MRF
TROMMEL OPTICAL SORTER SIZE REDUCTION WASH SYSTEM SINK-FLOAT DRYER EXTRUDER
RECYCLING PROCESS
TROMMEL OPTICAL SORTER SIZE REDUCTION WASH SYSTEM SINK-FLOAT DRYER EXTRUDER
CLEAN FLAKE PELLETS RECYCLED CONTENT PS PRODUCTS
FINISHED PRODUCT
CLEAN FLAKE PELLETS RECYCLED CONTENT PS PRODUCTS
BRANDON SHAWMarketing ManagerP 317.780.6100 x 117C 317.341.4469W Plastic Recycling, Inc. WebsiteE [email protected]
BRANDON SHAWMarketing ManagerP 317.780.6100 x 117C 317.341.4469W Plastic Recycling, Inc. WebsiteE [email protected]
EPS Industry AllianceA new era for the expanded polystyrene industry
APR Webinar ●Foam Recycling Facts, Figures & Market PotentialJune 23, 2015
Non-Profit Trade Association representing expanded polystyrene(EPS) manufacturers covering transport packaging (nonfoodservice), building insulation, specialty & custom applications.
EPS Industry Alliance (formerly the Alliance of Foam PackagingRecyclers) founded in 1991 to develop industry-based recyclinginfrastructure.
Helps facilitate business recycling initiatives, industry take-backprograms, community partnerships & special collection events.
Conducts annual EPS recycling rate survey covering 20+ yearcollection trend.
EPS Industry AllianceNational Trade Association – U.S. & Canada
Non-Profit Trade Association representing expanded polystyrene(EPS) manufacturers covering transport packaging (nonfoodservice), building insulation, specialty & custom applications.
EPS Industry Alliance (formerly the Alliance of Foam PackagingRecyclers) founded in 1991 to develop industry-based recyclinginfrastructure.
Helps facilitate business recycling initiatives, industry take-backprograms, community partnerships & special collection events.
Conducts annual EPS recycling rate survey covering 20+ yearcollection trend.
Industry-Based Collection Infrastructure Emphasis On High-Volume, Commercial Sources Material Compaction Collection Logistics Secured Take-Back Market
Collaborative, Shared Responsibility Partnerships Community Based Drop-Off & Special Collection
Events
EPS-IA Recycling Philosophy
Industry-Based Collection Infrastructure Emphasis On High-Volume, Commercial Sources Material Compaction Collection Logistics Secured Take-Back Market
Collaborative, Shared Responsibility Partnerships Community Based Drop-Off & Special Collection
Events
Presentation Agenda
EPS Recycling History Success Stories Resources Consumer Outreach
EPS Recycling History Success Stories Resources Consumer Outreach
EPS Recycling Survey & Report
• Since 1990
• One Of The Only TransportPackaging Materials To ReportRecycling Data
• One of the Highest RecyclingRates in the Plastics Family
• Since 1990
• One Of The Only TransportPackaging Materials To ReportRecycling Data
• One of the Highest RecyclingRates in the Plastics Family
Post Consumer EPS Recycling Rate1990 - 2013
34% Post Consumer34% Post ConsumerEPS Recycling RateEPS Recycling Rate
MILLIONS OF POUNDS
Expandable Polystyrene isExpandable Polystyrene iseasily used as ‘regrind’easily used as ‘regrind’
feedstock replacement.feedstock replacement.
Commercial Sources Provide Sufficient QuantitiesCommercial Sources Provide Sufficient QuantitiesMaterial is Virtually Contamination FreeMaterial is Virtually Contamination Free
1010--20% Recycled Content Used in New Products20% Recycled Content Used in New Products
WATER & AIR EMISSIONS (2 – 9% Reduction)As recycling increases, atmospheric and waterborneemissions decrease or remain the same.
Improved SustainabilityImproved SustainabilityThrough EPS RecyclingThrough EPS Recycling
ENERGY USE (3 – 14% Reduction)As the recycled content of packaging increases, energy usedecreases.
SOLID WASTE (5 – 21% Net Reduction)With recycling, increases in industrial waste are offset by largerdecreases in post-consumer waste.
“Resources & Environmental Profile Analysis of EPS Packaging Products”, Franklin Associates, 1997
Starting An EPS Recycling Program?
• Understand EPS Packaging• Conduct EPS Waste Audit• Find & Keep An EPS Recycler• Internal Operations & Policies• Material Handling & Storage• Equipment & Personnel• Implementation & Education
Things To Think About…
• Understand EPS Packaging• Conduct EPS Waste Audit• Find & Keep An EPS Recycler• Internal Operations & Policies• Material Handling & Storage• Equipment & Personnel• Implementation & Education
Walmart & Polystyrene Recyclinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS-lIrQGC78&feature=player_embedded
Mike HagoodSenior Director Innovations
Whirlpool - Corporate goal of sending zeromanufacturing or packaging waste to landfillsby 2022.
Existing EPS desification program notprofitable or efficient.
Converted to new closed-loop recyclingpartnership with Sonoco Protective Solutionsto backhaul approximately 1 full truckload ofEPS per day from manufacturing plant.
100% of backhauled EPS is being used in themanufacture of new Whirlpool parts.
Increased EPS recycling by ~90,000 lbs; from185,280 lbs in 2011 to 274,400 lbs in 2012.
48% increase year over year in addition toeliminating the processing and labor costsassociated with the old program.
In 2012, a total of 411 cubic yards of EPSwas diverted from landfills.
Whirlpool – Sonoco Protective Solutions
Whirlpool - Corporate goal of sending zeromanufacturing or packaging waste to landfillsby 2022.
Existing EPS desification program notprofitable or efficient.
Converted to new closed-loop recyclingpartnership with Sonoco Protective Solutionsto backhaul approximately 1 full truckload ofEPS per day from manufacturing plant.
100% of backhauled EPS is being used in themanufacture of new Whirlpool parts.
Increased EPS recycling by ~90,000 lbs; from185,280 lbs in 2011 to 274,400 lbs in 2012.
48% increase year over year in addition toeliminating the processing and labor costsassociated with the old program.
In 2012, a total of 411 cubic yards of EPSwas diverted from landfills.
Nutrisystem & Foam Fabricatorspartnered to provide customerswith information on FF’s"reuseps.com" recycling resource.
EPS containers find their way intolocal second-life scenarios via foodbanks, fire stations and rescueagencies.
FF receives email every weekthanking it for giving consumersrecycling/reuse options.
Nutrisystem– Foam Fabricators
Nutrisystem & Foam Fabricatorspartnered to provide customerswith information on FF’s"reuseps.com" recycling resource.
EPS containers find their way intolocal second-life scenarios via foodbanks, fire stations and rescueagencies.
FF receives email every weekthanking it for giving consumersrecycling/reuse options.
Now 5+ Events Per Year Permanent Drop-Off Location
Established New EPS Recycling Drop-Off
Container Design Significant Media Exposure
Resulting In Positive Education
Special Collection EventsSpecial Collection Events
Now 5+ Events Per Year Permanent Drop-Off Location
Established New EPS Recycling Drop-Off
Container Design Significant Media Exposure
Resulting In Positive Education
NOVA Chemicals sponsors local EPS collection eventsgaining incredible news coverage & valuable
education.
City of HoustonCity of Houston
Consumer &Business Access Opportunity to
Expand Community
Engagement &Education Media Coverage Model for Other
Communities
Consumer &Business Access Opportunity to
Expand Community
Engagement &Education Media Coverage Model for Other
Communities
28-Day Snapshot
17,189Post
Views
953CLICKS773
FANS!
284,908
PostViews
Unique PeopleReached
12,775LIKES!
FANS!
EPSEPS--IA Social MediaIA Social MediaFacebook.com/epsrecycling Who Are We Reaching?
Individual Posts
Promote & Inspire EPS Recycling Criteria Special Programs & Initiatives Recycling Advancement Technology Innovation
Recognition & Promotion Winner Announced At EPS-IA Annual Conference Press Release EPS-IA Website
Excellence In EPSExcellence In EPSRecycling AwardRecycling Award
Promote & Inspire EPS Recycling Criteria Special Programs & Initiatives Recycling Advancement Technology Innovation
Recognition & Promotion Winner Announced At EPS-IA Annual Conference Press Release EPS-IA Website
Excellence In EPSExcellence In EPSRecycling AwardRecycling Award
Matthew McKennaPresident & CEOKeep AmericaBeautiful
Nina GoodrichExecutive DirectorGreenBlue
Patty MooreCEO
Moore Recycling Assoc.
Lisa McTigue PierceExecutive EditorPackaging Digest
Award Judges
Matthew McKennaPresident & CEOKeep AmericaBeautiful
Nina GoodrichExecutive DirectorGreenBlue
Patty MooreCEO
Moore Recycling Assoc.
Lisa McTigue PierceExecutive EditorPackaging Digest
www.epsindustry.orgwww.epsindustry.org
A Wealth ofInformation
on EPS
A Wealth ofInformation
on EPS
Questions?Questions?Please Contact Us…Betsy SteinerExecutive DirectorEPS Industry Alliance1298 Cronson Boulevard, Suite 201Crofton, MD 21114 USAPhone: 410-451-8340 Fax: [email protected] • www.epspackaging.org
Questions?
Please Contact Us…EPS Industry Alliance1298 Cronson Boulevard, Suite 201Crofton, MD 21114 USAPhone: 410-451-8340 Fax: [email protected] • www.epspindustry.org
Questions?
Please Contact Us…EPS Industry Alliance1298 Cronson Boulevard, Suite 201Crofton, MD 21114 USAPhone: 410-451-8340 Fax: [email protected] • www.epspindustry.org
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Lynn Dyer: [email protected]
Brandon Shaw: [email protected]
Diana Gentilcore: [email protected]
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Lynn Dyer: [email protected]
Brandon Shaw: [email protected]
Diana Gentilcore: [email protected]
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