RAPAC, the largest recycler of polystyrene in the U.S., today announced it has received the Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certification for its eco-friendly EcoSix™ recycled Filler Bead products.

The GRS is an international, voluntary, full-product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions.

“For nearly four decades, we have upheld an unwavering commitment to sustainability at the highest level,” said Stephen Doorley, Plant Manager at RAPAC. “This certification represents our continued efforts to produce resins that are good for business and good for the planet.”

RAPAC is the largest recycler of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and services companies worldwide with a diverse range of polystyrene products. As an industry leader in the use of recycled content, the company offers applications of polystyrene including both EPS and PS products, as well as proprietary, custom resins for a multitude of industries and applications. With EcoSix™ recycled Filler Bead, RAPAC is the largest recycler of polystyrene in the country.

Through GRS’ third-party verification process, RAPAC was able verify the recycled content of its products, as well as responsible social, environmental, and chemical practices in its production. The certification defines requirements to ensure accurate content claims, good working conditions, and minimal harmful environmental and chemical impacts for companies in more than 50 countries.