EPE foam is a go-to packaging material for tech products—lightweight, great cushioning, and ideal for protecting chips, ICs, and servers. But during unpacking and assembly, IT/tech companies generate a steady stream of EPE/EPS foam waste that’s light, yet extremely bulky—taking up warehouse space, filling trucks, and driving up hauling costs. 📦😩
A mid-size company can generate about 2× 26-ft dumpsters per week. At $700 each, that’s $3,000+ per month—and landfilling is both expensive and unsustainable.
✅ A repeatable model: densify first, then sell—turn disposal fees into recycling revenue.
Canadian server manufacturer Hypertec Group used the GreenMax EPE densifier M-C50E to densify used packaging and sell the blocks:
~90% more usable storage space (foam no longer floods the warehouse)
$15,000+ / year saved in landfill costs
ROI in just over a year (densified blocks can be sold to recyclers/pelletizers) ♻️💰
Why the M-C50E fits tech operations:
Up to 90:1 high-density volume reduction
Directly solves space, hauling, and cost
⚠️ Tip: recyclers care about purity and cleanliness—separate EPS/EPE at the source, minimize tape/film, and process one material at a time when possible.