Expanded Polystyrene Packaging Recycling Program
What is the EPS Recycling Program?
There are many different forms of Foam Packaging used to package Kodak鈥檚 products. This brochure is
designed to provide information on the proper disposal and recycling of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Packaging.
What is Expanded Polystyrene Packaging (EPS)?
Expanded polystyrene foam packaging is the familiar white material that cushions, insulates and protects
all types of products during distribution. This includes custom shaped material used to package electronic
equipment and appliances, loose fill packaging often called "peanuts", blocks of foam which protect
furniture and appliances and shipping containers used to help preserve perishable foods and medicines.
According to the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers (AFPR), EPS is safe in landfills and can be recycled.
There are over 200 recycling locations across the United States, to make recycling your EPS Foam
Packaging waste simple.
How do I participate?
鈥? Contact the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers (AFPR) at (410) 451-8340 and ask for the
nearest EPS packaging foam recycling center to your facility.
鈥? Refer to the following map to get an idea where these facilities are located. Expanded polystyrene
(EPS) foam packaging is an excellent material for recycling. This map will help you identify the best
method to get your foam to the nearest and most convenient collection center.
Eastman Kodak Company Graphic Communications Group Health, Safety & Environment
EnviroServices Hotline: +1.877.574.7274 (US and Canada) or +1.770.232.2133 (Int鈥檒) Email: PEP@kodak.com
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Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Packaging Recycling
Collection Sites
Eastman Kodak Company Graphic Communications Group Health, Safety & Environment
EnviroServices Hotline: +1.877.574.7274 (US and Canada) or +1.770.232.2133 (Int鈥檒) Email: PEP@kodak.com
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What do I do?
鈥? Once you have identified the closest collection site, call them to verify drop-off times and
check to see what types of polystyrene material they accept. Kodak will not be responsible for
any transportation or other costs incurred.
鈥? Make sure your EPS is clean and free of any plastic film, loose parts or glued-on cardboard.
鈥? Each EPS collection site has distinct criteria regarding the types of material they can accept.
The locations provided are intended to include recycling centers for expanded polystyrene
transport packaging ONLY. To obtain information about other polystyrene recycling
opportunities, including foodservice, rigid durable goods and other plastics, please send your
request to www.epspackaging.com or call AFPR at (410) 451-8340 to be referred to the
correct information resource.
What happens to the EPS foam when it is recycled?
EPS protective foam packaging can be recycled and reused in several ways:
鈥? AFPR members reprocess up to 60% of the post consumer foam collected and incorporate it
directly into new packaging.
鈥? Some of the material is extruded for use in a wide variety of durable plastic products.
鈥? Loose fill packaging "peanuts" can be reused at thousands of participating mailing services
around the country. Call 1-800-828-2214 for the location nearest you.
More Information
This service is part of Kodak鈥檚 Printer鈥檚 EnviroServices Program (PEP). Helping customers with
environmental concerns and compliance is a major commitment of Kodak. PEP consists of a
comprehensive range of environmental and safety products and services specially designed to allow Kodak
GCG customers to meet their environmental, safety, and health objectives in a cost-effective manner. For
more information, please contact the Kodak EnviroServices Hotline at (877) 574-7274 or
PEP@Kodak.com.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
Some services to be provided under this offer are to be performed solely by independent vendors from whom Kodak鈥檚 Graphic Communications
Group does not receive fees. There are no warranties, express or implied, in connection with the provision of this service, including but not limited
to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The user shall determine the suitability of these services for the
intended use, and the user assumes all risk and liability if these services are not fit for the particular purpose intended. Kodak shall not have any
obligation or liability to any user or other third party arising out of any services performed by an independent vendor, pursuant to this offer. The
user shall indemnify, defend and hold Kodak harmless from and against any and all claims, costs and liabilities arising directly or indirectly from the
user's use of these services. The services offered in this brochure are subject to change and/or discontinuance without notice.
漏 Kodak, 2006. All trademarks and registered trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Associations, Institutions, and Publications offering further information about
the EPS Industry
Associations
Air and Waste Management National Recycling Coalition Plastic Loosefill Council
Association
1727 King St., Suite 105 P.O. Box 21040
P.O. Box 2861
Alexandria, VA 22314 Oakland, CA 94620
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Phone: 703-683-9025 1-800-828-2214
412-232-3444
www.earthsystems.org www.loosefillpackaging.com
American Plastics Council American Plastics Council Polystyrene Packaging Council, Inc.
www.ameriplas.org 1801 K St.. NW 1801 K St., NW
Suite 701L Suite 600K
Washington, DC 20006 Washington, DC 20006
202-974-5400 www.polystyrene.org
www.plastics.org
Canadian Polystyrene Recycling Solid Waste Association of North Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.
Association America (SWANA)
1801 K St., NW
7595 Tranmere Drive P.O. Box 7219 Suite 600K
Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1L4 8750 Georgia Ave. Washington, DC 20006
905-612-8290 Suite 140 202-974-5200
fax 01-46-53-10-72 www.socplas.org
Silver Springs, MD 20910-7219
www.cpra-canada.com 301-585-2898
www.swana.org
Institutions and Governments
Foodservice and Packaging Institute Michigan State University School of Global Recycling Network
Packaging
1901 N. Moore St. 2715A Montauk Highway
Suite 1111 Phone: 517-355-9580 Brookhaven, NY 11719
Arlington, VA 22209 www.pkg.msu.edu 314-361-3622
703-527-7505 grn.com
www.fpi.org
Institute of Packaging Professionals U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
481 Carlisle Drive Solid Waste Hotline
Herndon, VA 22070-4823 1-800-424-9346
703-318-8970 In Washington, DC call 202-382-3000
www.packinfo-world.org www.epa.gov
Publications
Packaging World Plastics News Recycler's World
One IBM Plaza 1725 Merriman Road www.sentex.net/recycle
Suite 3131 Akron, OH 44313
Chicago, IL 60611 330-836-9180
312-222-1010 www.plasticsnews.com
www.packworld.com
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EnviroServices Hotline: +1.877.574.7274 (US and Canada) or +1.770.232.2133 (Int鈥檒) Email: PEP@kodak.com
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