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Why Recycling EPS Is Important
While Styrofoam (technically Expanded Polystyrene or EPS) is often viewed as a major environmental pollutant, it is actually one of the most efficient materials for building high-performance, sustainable homes. Diverting it from landfills into construction transforms it from a 'forever waste' into a 'forever asset.'
The Landfill Problem: A Passive Hazard
Space Inefficiency
Styrofoam is 90% air but incredibly bulky. It consumes massive amounts of landfill space that could be used for biodegradable waste.
Non-Biodegradable
It is estimated that Styrofoam takes 500 to 1,000 years to break down. In a landfill's anaerobic environment, it may never fully decompose.
Pollution Risk
Over time, it can break down into microplastics that leach into groundwater or release harmful gases like methane derivatives, contributing to ozone depletion.
The Home Building Solution: An Active Asset
ICCF & SIPs
In construction, Styrofoam is used in Insulated Compost Concrete Forms (ICCF) and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs).
85–100% Recycled
Greenwood manufactures blocks made from 85% to 100% recycled Styrofoam diverted directly from landfills.
Extreme Resilience
Homes built with Styrofoam-concrete composites can withstand winds over 250 mph (Category 5 hurricanes).
Deconstruction Services
(Recycling) Made in the US!
We provide full service deconstruction service — carefully disassembling a building to salvage and reuse materials rather than demolishing it. This process prioritizes waste reduction and sustainability by reclaiming valuable materials for future use.
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Drop-Off Locations
Lithonia
2547 Lithonia West Dr., Lithonia, GA 30058
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