Sustainability – Part 2: Can extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation be part of the circular economy?

22 April 202630 September 2025 by Rob Firman

There is no reason that extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation cannot play a role in the construction industry’s transition from the linear economy to the circular economy. XPS’s combination of performance characteristics – including its robustness, compressive strength, moisture resistance, and long-term thermal performance – mean it has the potential to be retained or reused across … Read more

Polyfoam XPS supports increased recycling of extruded polystyrene insulation

30 September 2025 by Rob Firman

Two sites, including a large shopping centre in the south-east of England, have been able to recycle extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation removed from existing roofs. Thanks to advice from Polyfoam XPS, the sites were put in contact with a leading polystyrene recycling company, who can recycle XPS even when it is contaminated with other materials. … Read more

Sustainability – Part 1: What does sustainability mean in the construction industry?

22 April 202628 August 2025 by Rob Firman

In construction projects, sustainability should be defined through clear project outcomes. At a basic level, this means achieving compliance with national building regulations, including energy efficiency requirements. However, there are a host of other factors relating to broader sustainability that go beyond energy use and carbon emissions. A project may go further in reducing energy … Read more

Sustainability – Part 2: Can extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation be part of the circular economy?

Polyfoam XPS supports increased recycling of extruded polystyrene insulation

Sustainability – Part 1: What does sustainability mean in the construction industry?

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