“Be part of the solution not the problem”
The Problem
Polystyrene Void Formers (EPS Waffle Pods) Are an Ongoing Environmental Hazard
- Polystyrene waste from constructionsites often ends up in drains, rivers,and oceans.
- It contributes to long-lasting plasticpollution and microplastics.
- Difficult and costly to recycle, withmost ending up in landfill.
- Increasing community and regulatorypressure on councils to curb EPSwaste.
What is the cost to the environment?
What is the cost to the community?
Economic & Community Benefits
Every plastic recycled void former slab saves at least one truck movement compared to waffle pods. It all counts!
- Supports local biodiversity by reducingmicroplastic pollution.
- Cost-neutral for most developments,delivering environmental savingswithout higher building costs.
- Reduced council resources spent oncleaning up polystyrene waste.
- Supports local builders and contractorsin achieving sustainability goals.
- Improves visual amenity andcommunity wellbeing through cleanerneighbourhoods.
Why Act Now!
- Several councils and states are actively phasing out single-use plastics.
- Growing community demand for action on visible plastic pollution.
- An opportunity for your council to take a leadership role in green construction.
Call to Action!
This is what a waffle pod slab looks like at its end of life! We have a responsibility for future generations.
Your Council Can Make a Tangible Difference
- Update council development guidelines torecommend or mandate sustainable voidformers in new builds.
- Collaborate with the Sustainable FoundationsGroup to educate local builders on the benefits ofrecyclable plastic systems.
- Help phase out EPS-based systems fromconstruction to reduce environmental harm.
