EPS CYCLE

AN EUROPEAN MARK OF COMMITMENT

EPS Cycle is a pan European take back system, which describes how used EPS can effectively be taken back for use in the production of new EPS materials. As such it is a mark of commitment to the circular economy for both the companies and the national associations associated with EPS Cycle.

EPS Cycle manages EPS materials from construction as well as packaging. The National EPS Industry Association furthermore seeks to establish correct and effective collection and sorting of EPS demolition waste.

Find out where to recycle EPS or click on a specific country to find out the tailored information for each country.

EPS DIRECTORY

WHERE TO RECYCLE EPS

Learn where to recycle EPS by locating the take back and recycle facilities in the map feature or by browsing through our lists on this page. We hope that this resource will help make it convenient for you to recycle your EPS and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Netherlands

Stybenex is the dutch EPS association. 

Recycle Directory

Denmark

EPS Branchen is the Danish EPS association. 

Recycle Directory

Germany

IVH is the German EPS association. 

Recycle Directory
EPS CYCLE NEWS

Stybenex, IVH & EPSbranchen launched EPS Cycle

July 2, 2023
Stybenex (the Dutch EPS Association), IVH (the German EPS Association), and EPSbranchen (the Danish EPS Association) are proud to announce the launch of EPS Cycle, a new initiative set to transform EPS (expanded polystyrene) recycling across Europe. On July 5th, EPS Cycle was introduced, marking another milestone in the industry’s commitment to the circular economy.
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EPS Cycle: EPS – 100% recyclable – in a closed cycle

January 30, 2023
The protected trademark “EPS Cycle” (initiated by the German EPS Association (IVH)) makes it clear: EPS insulating materials are 100% recyclable. Anyone who builds their house today and installs EPS insulation can be sure: If you want to remove the insulation material after it has been in use for 50 years or longer (this corresponds to the renovation phase of a house, the insulation material itself lasts longer) EPS can be 100 percent recycled.
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HOW TO RECYCLE EPS

Recycling, upcycling, downcycling, circular economy, reuse, recycling, etc. There are many terms, so what does it really mean that EPS is 100% recyclable. We take a closer look at that here.

REQUIREMENTS

For a National Association to join EPS Cycle it is required to meet minimum requirements for the take-back system. In some countries the take-back system may have additional requirements.