Nominal 1 lb EPS foam with 10% to 15% recycled content is used to protect these exterior glass door samples during shipping. The manufacturer in Shelton, Washington purchases 2 different sizes to fill out the box and protect the glass at the corner.
EPS has long been one of the most economical packaging materials and can now be recycled at recycling centers around the country. A substantial amount of the EPS used for packaging contains post-industrial recycled material.