Flatlantic adopts recycled EPS fish boxes for seafood transport

Portuguese aquaculture producer Flatlantic has introduced fish boxes made from BEWI's Certified Recycled EPS (CREPS), a packaging material containing recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS), as part of efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its seafood transport operations.

According to BEWI, the switch to Certified Recycled EPS packaging can reduce the carbon footprint associated with the boxes by up to 30%, while maintaining the performance characteristics required for the safe transport of fresh seafood.

Certified Recycled EPS is produced using a combination of recycled and virgin raw materials. The material is verified through a third-party certification process designed to allocate recycled content to applications where it is considered most suitable.

BEWI said its Circular division collects around 40,000 tonnes of used EPS annually for recycling. The recovered material is processed into recycled general-purpose polystyrene (rGPPS), which can be used in the manufacture of new products, including construction insulation boards, or as feedstock for Certified Recycled EPS production.

With excellent thermal insulation and durability, packaging of EPS is the best solution for transporting fresh fish. Boxes of Certified Recycled EPS reduce the use of virgin raw materials and lower the environmental footprint of our operations.

Laura Roque, Environmental Manager at Flatlantic.

The company added that, like conventional EPS, Certified Recycled EPS remains fully recyclable at the end of its service life.