Expanded Polystyrene Insulation Is Plastic, But Saves Remarkable Amounts Of Energy And Is Recyclable There is one type of foam board insulation that has green potential. Expanded polystyrene ...

Non-recyclable, non-biodegradable, petroleum-based EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam packaging is not eco-friendly stuff. There could soon be a greener and snazzier-looking alternative, however, in the ...

This is as true for insulation board as it is for the ubiquitous expanded polystyrene kind of foam used for everything from coffee cups to packaging material. Those stick-type hot wire cutters ...

In 2023, the Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill 543, which bans many uses of polystyrene foam (commonly known by its brand name, Styrofoam) in ...

In the world of construction, the quest for energy efficiency and sustainability is ever-evolving. Among the array of ...

Insulation boards are rigid boards or sheets made of foamed polystyrene, polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, or gypsum. Their rigid, closed-cell structures provide better insulation compared to ...

In his guide, he details the difference between XPS (expanded polystyrene) and EPS (extruded polystyrene) and how each product’s closed cell and open cell nature affects the final board.

which is an insulation material made from extruded polystyrene (XPS). The sale is a strategic move as BACHL has been one of the leading manufacturers of insulation materials in Germany ...