No More Recycled-content Extruded Polystyrene Insulation

Plastics recycling suffered many setbacks in 1996, not the least of which was the demise of Amoco’s 50%-recycled extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation. The original Amofoam-RCY™, introduced in December 1991, has been officially discontinued. The newer Amofoam-RCX™, which is available in thinner panels with a protective film, may still be manufactured should conditions warrant it. The product will no longer be marketed, however, according to Alswinn Keiboom, product manager for Amofoam insulation. Amoco Foam Products was recently purchased by packaging giant Tenneco (see

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