The Polystyrene Association of South Africa is a non-profit organization funded by stakeholders across the value chain in the polystyrene packaging industry. The Polystyrene Association of South Africa was formed because of the need for the polystyrene industry to actively demonstrate its Extended Producer Responsibility and commitment to the environment (through Polystyrene collection and recycling) and to the safety and health of polystyrene food packaging users. The Polystyrene Association of South Africa aims to minimize the environmental impact of post-consumer and post-industrial Polystyrene by: o Achieving sustainable growth in Polystyrene recycling o Supporting existing and establishing new collection & recycling initiatives. It is the purpose of the Polystyrene Association to address all polystyrene packaging streams whether it is the large and easily recognized protective packaging (EPS) or the smallest and not well-known coffee cup lid (HIPS). Unprecedented success has been achieved in the development of local end markets for the recycled material to the point where the demand is outstripping the supply. The facilitating role that has been played by the Association has contributed to the exponential growth in the recycling rate. The current end markets consist of recycling into the: - Décor market (picture frames, cornices, skirtings and blinds) - Building market (lighweight cement) - Beads projects - Tutudesk - Breadtags for wheelchairs READ MORE: https://www.polystyrenesa.com/
