Materials

Materials

What is EPS?

Expanded polystyrene is a lightweight, easily molded material that can be adapted for countless functions. It is also easy to transport and can be reused or recycled, making it the most environmentally sustainable material for many applications.

Photograph of expanded polystyrene

Made of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Many consumers refer to foam shippers and packaging as “Styrofoam coolers” or “Styrofoam packaging.” Although they may appear somewhat similar, our insulating containers and packaging are made from expanded polystyrene and specialty resins with different properties. Styrofoam is a trademark of Dow Chemical for its extruded polystyrene.