Polystyrene waste, especially in the form of foam products, poses major environmental problems due to its non-biodegradable nature and toxicity. Polystyrene is made from styrene, a known toxin, and contains chemicals that can leach into the environment when the material breaks down. However, polystyrene breaks down very slowly, if at all. Most polystyrene products take hundreds of years to decompose, accumulating in landfills and the natural environment. The non-biodegradable polystyrene pieces threaten wildlife by looking like food and causing injuries when animals become entangled. Even in small pieces, polystyrene waste has a significant and lasting impact on habitats and ecosystems.
In addition to environmental harm, polystyrene production and disposal also require a lot of energy and resources. Manufacturing polystyrene foam from petrochemicals is energy intensive, contributing to carbon emissions. When polystyrene waste ends up in landfills or is incinerated, it releases greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide that exacerbate climate change. The non-biodegradable nature of polystyrene means it occupies precious and limited space in landfills for a very long time.
At Capiworld, polystyrene waste can be recycled into ECO-Aerogels POPSCYCLE products through advanced technologies provides significant environmental, economic and resource efficiency benefits. It helps reduce waste, conserve energy and resources, extend the useful life of materials, lessen environmental impacts and support a more circular economy model. With enough demand, recycling polystyrene waste could become more economical and widespread.
The POPSCYCLE can be use as insulation boards for walls, roofs and floors. These insulation boards have good thermal and acoustic insulation properties.
APPLICATION of POPSCYCLE:
- Building insulation: POPSCYCLE blankets can be installed in walls, roofs, windows and floors to significantly improve the energy efficiency of buildings by reducing heat transfer.
- Piping insulation: POPSCYCLE coatings and sleeving are used to insulate pipes carrying hot or cold fluids to minimize heat loss and condensation. They are used for industrial and commercial piping systems.
- Footwear and apparel insulation: POPSCYCLE embedded in fabrics or coatings for clothing and footwear provide enhanced insulation, moisture management and breathability.
- Automotive insulation: POPSCYCLE-filled acoustic panels and other automotive components help reduce noise levels and improve comfort in car interiors. POPSCYCLE mats under hoods provide thermal insulation.
- Thermal protectors: POPSCYCLE can be used as thermal protectors for high temperature equipment like furnaces and ovens.
