| Effects on the Environment |
Compostable and Biodegradable |
Remains in landfill forever |
| Molded Pulp Cost |
Less than EPS |
Costs rising due to oil and gas price increases |
| Cushioning |
Deflects, Dissipates and reduces shock |
Reduces shock |
| Price Fluctuation |
Minimal:not linked to corrugated, gas oil or resin prices |
Prices rise dramatically with gas, oil adn resin price fluctuations |
| Storage/Freight |
Nests and stacks, saving 50% to 75% Warehouse space and freight |
Does not nest, increasing warehouse and freight costs |
| Vibration Protection |
Dampens vibration up to 3 times More effectively than EPS |
Attenuates vibration, causing Potential damage to components |
| Durability |
Does not break apart |
Breaks and flakes apart easily |
| Flexibility |
Geometry of ribs allows for compression |
Temperature affects flexibility |
| Static |
Naturally static free and static neutral |
Creates static electricity, dust adhesion |
| Effects of temperature |
Unaffected by high or low temperature |
Brittle and breaks easily at low temperature; cushioning compromised at high temperatures |
| Assembly costs |
Less than EPS due to nesting ability |
More parts have to be handled per hour, due to not nesting |
