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Health Benefits

An Ally to Preserve the Things  that Matter Most 

Safety and health hold a significant place among Expanded Polystyrene’s(EPS) many contributions to society.

From the transport of medical essentials in ideal conditions, to keeping you and your children safe, EPS provides the properties critical to keep disaster at bay. To disregard EPS is to turn away from efficient solutions at our disposal. EUMEPS therefore provides policymakers with the most up-to-date technical and legislative information, soEPS may continue to assist in our safety.

The Contribution of EPS

  • In Insulation:

EPS insulation contributes to healthier buildings in several ways. Its moisture resistance helps prevent mould growth, supporting good indoor air quality and reducing risks of respiratory problems. By maintaining stable indoor temperatures, EPS also creates more comfortable and hygienic living conditions, thus improving the well-being of inhabitants.
On construction sites, EPS supports the health and safety of workers. It is a lightweight material, which reduces physical strain and the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Additionally, EPS does not release irritant dust when cut or installed, meaning no masks or specialised protection are needed. This makes it easier and safer to handle during both new builds and renovations.

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  • In Packaging:

EPS Packaging is essential to the safe delivery of medical goods. Medicine, donor organs and vaccines are all temperature and shock-sensitive, and thus require extremely specific conditions for safe transportation.
As EPS offers great impact resistance, it provides critical protection in cycling helmets. Likewise, its 98% air composition grants it to buoyancy necessary to be used in life jackets at sea. These characteristics ensure that EPS is ideal in safeguarding the people that matter most from injuries.
As insulation, it is a valuable component for bee houses, offering the ideal thermal regulation required to maintain a perfect temperature year-round. Thus, EPS is also an important contributor to preserving our biodiversity

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