This is where it all begins.

At AmSty, we challenge ourselves daily to safely create products and services that make life better for people around the world. We embrace and promote a culture of sustainability by doing more with less, today and tomorrow.

The Plastics Recycling System Isn't Working.

This is a solvable problem that requires innovation and care.

Recycling Must Be Simplified.

For everyone to participate, all plastics should go into one recycling bin.

Disposable Products Are Needed.

When they are necessary, they should be made from the most sustainable material possible.

System Improvements Are Necessary.

We're commited to investing in improvements to ensure the growth of polystyrene sustainability.

Our Circular Recycling Process

Solving the plastics recycling challenge means creating alternative uses for products that would end up in landfills.

At AmSty, that’s why we’re forging ahead with an innovative circular recycling technology that takes used polystyrene products and returns them to the same product with their original quality and durability.

AmSty Circular Recycling Process for Plastics / Polystyrene

In The Loop

To help raise awareness on these pivotal issues, we have cataloged some of the best and brightest articles on plastics recycling, waste management, and related topics. These posts represent what's at the heart of the matter, for us... Stay in the loop as we work towards the goal of solving the plastics waste problem.

Mr. Gilzow, Garbage and My 4th Grade Epiphany

Sustainability Leadership

In fourth grade, I had no idea what the word sustainability meant. However, I know now that's when my sustainability journey began, and I can pinpoint the day. It was the fall of 1986 and I was excited that Mr. Gilzow, newly assigned special pro...

Two Times to Plant a Tree

Sustainability Leadership

The second-best time to innovate is now. If only I'd started putting money into a retirement account right of college.If only I'd spent more time with my kids.If only I'd developed that perfect golf swing as a teenager. Most of us can look back on ou...

LEGO® Blocks and Lessons in Sustainability

Sustainability Leadership

I bet many of you spent time playing with LEGO® blocks as youngsters. I know I did – carefully crafting airplanes, castles, robots, speedboats. I would venture a guess that most of the LEGO® blocks we used back then are still around today – stored aw...

Join our Sustainability Journey

Achieving our commitments is dependent upon collaboration between AmSty, our customers and all stakeholders seeking sustainable solutions for polystyrene. These partnerships start by discovering mutual challenges, sharing information and working together towards circular recycling solutions. Our team welcomes the conversation.

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For more information, contact Jon Timbers
Director of Innovation and Sustainability

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