--- title: Blog - Sterling Manufacturing HS | EPS (3) description: EPS | Inside the box The leading blog for the foam manufacturing and distributing industry. Uncategorized Foam in The Home June 20, 2022 No Comments Foam has a lot more uses than just our custom packing products! 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[Read More](https://solutions.sterlinghouston.com/blog/5-uses-for-styrofoam-expanded-polystyrene) [![Split image comparing a foam takeout container with polystyrene beads on the left and a clear polypropylene IV bag filled with orange slices on the right, highlighting material differences.](https://solutions.sterlinghouston.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EPS-vs-PP.jpg?width=500&name=EPS-vs-PP.jpg)](https://solutions.sterlinghouston.com/blog/polystyrene-and-polypropylene) ###### [Packaging](https://solutions.sterlinghouston.com/blog/tag/packaging) ###### [EPS](https://solutions.sterlinghouston.com/blog/tag/eps) ##### [Common Applications for Expanded Polystyrene & Polypropylene](https://solutions.sterlinghouston.com/blog/polystyrene-and-polypropylene) May 22, 2023 Polymers are ubiquitous materials that have revolutionized the world of manufacturing and packaging. They are used in various industries, in... 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