The Circular Economy of EPS Foam
Reuse and recycle are the most commonly used words regarding sustainability and sound environmental policy. The more uses for a single created item prior to its disposal, the better it is for the...
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Why Policy Changes Require Careful Consideration
Making positive changes for the environment can often feel like a zero-sum game - or worse, a one-step forward for two-step back situation. Proposed policy changes often include suggestions that...
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EPS Expo 2023
The Altor Solutions team, of which Plymouth Foam is a part, is excited to head to Orlando next week for the 2023 EPS Expo! The EPS Expo is the foam industry’s chance to network, discuss market...
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EPS Recycling with GreenWorks
January is a great time to remind everyone to make positive changes that benefit the environment. Last week, we highlighted options for Wisconsin residents to recycle their EPS foam - which tends...
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Construction Market Strong in Typical Off-Season
A recent article from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin highlighted the steady unemployment for construction workers throughout September. September is typically the month when...
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Burgess Chief of Staff visits Altor Solutions Foam...
It is election season! While that might mean more aggravating commercials and junk mail for many of us, from a business standpoint, it is also one of the best times of year to get face time with...
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October is Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin and Ohio
In the state of Wisconsin, October is Manufacturing Month. On a national level, the first Friday of October is celebrated as National Manufacturing Day. Consequently, Wisconsin is not the only...
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Sensible Environmental Policy
Over the last few months, you’ve heard us talk about the practicality of EPS foam and it’s lower than perceived environmental impact. Many people don’t know the difference between EPS foam,...
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Recycling and the Importance of the Circular Economy
In a report published earlier this year by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 73% of the plastic used in the United States ends up in landfills. This statistic is...
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EPS and the Environment
We all know our environment is important - after all we live here! But it can be easy, in our pursuit to counteract the effects of climate change and pollution, to jump to hasty conclusions about...
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