EXPOL AND THE ENVIRONMENT
THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
At EXPOL we’ve made a commitment to the environment and take responsible manufacturing seriously. Hence the introduction of our EXPOL Earth Programme, designed to incorporate all our environmental and sustainability initiatives.
We are focused on a true closed-loop recycling process – 75% of the products we make use recycled content, and we have plans and concepts in place to do even better.
We have a number of recycling initiatives in place which include the EXPOL Household Recycling Cube and Construction Site Recycling
EXPOL ECO CREDENTIALS
EXPOL insulation products are made in New Zealand, using an environmentally responsible manufacturing process and are 100% recyclable.
98% of EXPOL insulation product is actually trapped air. As well as ensuring excellent thermal insulation properties this means the amount of EPS material required is minimal.
For Further information and the EXPOL Residential Polystyrene Recycling Cube locations
PROMOTING HEALTHY, ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES
EXPOL insulation products are designed to create warm, dry, healthy environments with reduced heating requirements.
They are proven to deliver insulation R-values that meet or exceed Building Code requirements and enable homes to achieve Green Star rating credentials.
EXPOL insulation products are rigid, so they won’t sag or slump and will retain their original R-values over time.
PROTECTING NEW ZEALAND’S ENVIRONMENT
As a New Zealand owned company, EXPOL is committed to protecting our natural environment. The manufacturing of EXPOL polystyrene insulation does not create CFCs or HCFCs.
EPS products are totally recyclable and EXPOL runs one of New Zealand’s largest EPS recycling plants, ensuring that all waste product can be re-used.
COMMITTED TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE
EXPOL is a long-standing member of the leading industry association, Asian Manufacturers of Expanded Polystyrene (AMEPS).
AMEPS supports and promotes the recycling of EPS products and our membership gives EXPOL access to the latest advances in the field.
Our zero waste factories recycle 350 tons of polystyrene a year. That’s 2800 cubic metres a month.
An important component of our product development and manufacturing is our commitment to closed loop recycling.
Polystyrene is highly re-useable and at EXPOL we recycle it into products including EXPOL UnderFloor Insulation, EXPOL Tuff Pods, EXPOL StyroDrain and EXPOL QuickDrain to name just a few.
SUSTAINABILITY CREDENTIALS
EXPOL is a long-standing member of the leading industry associations EPS NZ Sector, EPSA (EPS Australia) and the Asian Manufacturers of Expanded Polystyrene (AMEPS).
These organisations support and promote the recycling of Expanded Polystyrene products and our membership gives EXPOL access to the latest advances in the field.
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Sustainability Manager
We have recently appointed Cameron Brooks our Sustainability Manager. Cameron is responsible for every thread of our environmental compliance and our sustainability practises both externally and internally. Should you require any further information on our environmental and sustainability initiatives and process please email Cameron.brooks@expol.co.nz
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