{"id":11424,"date":"2026-01-30T04:48:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11424"},"modified":"2026-01-30T04:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:48:23","slug":"altor-solutions-recycles-over-one-million-pounds-of-eps-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11424","title":{"rendered":"Altor Solutions recycles over one million pounds of EPS in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The amount recovered is equivalent to filling over 1,400 garbage trucks, based on standard packaging densities. Credit: Altor Solutions \/ GlobeNewswire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Altor Solutions reported that it diverted more than one million pounds of expanded polystyrene (EPS) from landfill sites in 2025 through its recycling programmes and partnerships.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s efforts include customer collaborations, EPS drop-off points at all 19 of its North American facilities, and increased use of EmeraldPak, a packaging product with a high percentage of recycled EPS.<\/p>\n

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The amount recovered is equivalent to filling more than 1,400 refuse trucks, based on standard packaging densities.<\/p>\n

EPS is commonly used for protecting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, perishable goods, appliances, furniture, and other products during transport.<\/p>\n

According to Altor, uptake of its recycling initiatives grew steadily throughout the year, driven by both customer interest and greater awareness around EPS recycling streams.<\/p>\n

The adoption rate of EmeraldPak also increased due to the demand for protective packaging options that support recycled materials without compromising thermal performance.<\/p>\n

Altor said it will continue to expand EPS recycling infrastructure and develop further recycled-content solutions as part of its \u201cStairway to Green\u201d programme.<\/p>\n

The company has also indicated plans to increase customer education efforts related to sustainable packaging practices.<\/p>\n

Altor CEO Terry Moody said: \u201cDiverting over one million pounds of EPS in a single year is something our entire team and our customers should be proud of. This progress reflects what\u2019s possible when manufacturers, customers, and recyclers work together.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we\u2019re proud of what we\u2019ve accomplished at Altor, this milestone represents another step toward a more regenerative approach to packaging value chains. We\u2019re excited about the future of regenerative, closed-loop systems.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2024,\u00a0Altor Solutions\u00a0acquired Lifoam Industries<\/a>, a subsidiary of\u00a0Jadex, a US-based manufacturer specialising in material science\u00a0for\u00a0$137m\u00a0in cash.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lifoam produces temperature-controlled packaging items such as thermal shippers and gel packs, which are used in the healthcare, commercial, and retail sectors.<\/p>\n

Altor Solutions is based in St Louis, Missouri, and designs and manufactures industrial protective packaging and cold-chain solutions.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1957, the company works with a variety of materials ranging from conventional plastics to plant-based alternatives.<\/p>\n

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