Our Commitment
We're proud to manage our environmental impact by recycling both our own and other waste polystyrene in New Zealand, turning old products into new in a true closed-loop system.
Look for the EXPOL Earth logo on our packaging — your guarantee the product contains recycled content and/or can be fully recycled by us.
of our products (by volume) contain recycled content
composition of our polystyrene product is air
of our range is recyclable
News & Updates
EXPOL AUCKLAND GOES SOLAR: ANOTHER STEP TOWARD A GREENER NEW ZEALAND
November 20, 2025
Solar installation has officially begun at our Auckland branch. Once complete, our site will generate over 153,000 kWh of clean energy annually, equivalent to planting 2,800 trees.
INTRODUCING THE EXPOL EX1300 HOT WIRE POLYSTYRENE CUTTER
July 14, 2022
EXPOL Hot Wire Polystyrene Tuff Pod and GeoFoam EX1300 cutters are a portable solution for cutting polystyrene on building sites.
EXPOL WASTE COLLECTION AND TRACKING APP
May 5, 2022
Here at EXPOL we're doing our part to reduce waste by responsibly recycling polystyrene waste into products that help Kiwis live in warmer, dryer more energy efficient homes.
EXPOL PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN RECYCLED CONTENT
May 4, 2022
Here at EXPOL we are working to manage our impact on the planet by recycling both our own and other waste polystyrene in New Zealand.
EXPOL HOUSEHOLD POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING PROGRAMME UPDATE
November 9, 2021
A quick update on the EXPOL Household Polystyrene Recycling Programme. All Household Polystyrene Recycling Drop-Off Points will be open from Wednesday 10 November 2021.
COVID 19 ALERT LEVEL 4
August 23, 2021
With the COVID 19 alert level raised to Level 4 across New Zealand, EXPOL will be closed from 11:59pm Tuesday 17 August 2021.
EXPOL HOUSEHOLD POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING PROGRAMME
August 18, 2021
Got any polystyrene waste that needs to be recycled? EXPOL have partnered up with retailers across New Zealand to install Polystyrene Recycling cubes.
HOUSEHOLD POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING IN CROMWELL
April 5, 2021
Got any polystyrene waste that needs to be recycled? EXPOL have partnered up with Mitre 10 Cromwell to install a brand-new Polystyrene Recycling cube in your neighbourhood.
HOUSEHOLD POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING IN CAMBRIDGE
March 29, 2021
Have you got Polystyrene waste at home that you need to get rid of? Don't send it to landfill! We have a brand-new Household Polystyrene Recycling cube at Mitre 10 Mega Cambridge.
HOUSEHOLD POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING IN AUCKLAND
March 22, 2021
Do you have polystyrene waste you need to recycle? We now have 13 locations across Auckland to take your household polystyrene waste!
HOUSEHOLD POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING IN AUCKLAND
March 15, 2021
Did you know that households can now drop off their polystyrene waste to be recycled? EXPOL have partnered with Mitre 10, ITM, Tried. Tested. Proven and Hyper Drive in Auckland to provide this service free of charge.
HOUSEHOLD POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING IN CHRISTCHURCH
March 8, 2021
Did you know that households can now drop off their polystyrene waste to be recycled? EXPOL have partnered with Mitre 10 stores in Christchurch to provide this service.
EXPOL EARTH WEBSITE
March 8, 2021
EXPOL are proud to announce the launch our new website www.expolearth.co.nz. Learn more about the sustainable practices at EXPOL and our commitment to the environment.