06/03/2026
🎉 Another Small Town with a BIG Announcement!
Congratulations to the Town of Exeter, New Hampshire population 16,200), on launching its foam (Styrofoam®) recycling program using a patented Foam Cycle containerized recycling system!
It’s always amazing to see how small towns across America find ways to pool their financial and physical resources to get important recycling projects off the ground.
Why is that?
The answer is simple: good people.
Communities like Exeter, New Hampshire, are fortunate to have dedicated professionals like Kristen Murphy, the Town's Conservation and Sustainability Planner, and her team. They aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, open bags, process foam, and do the work required to build and operate a successful recycling program. No automation here, folks, just good old-fashioned hard work that leads to something you can truly be proud of.
Real progress happens when people move beyond discussion and take action.
Congratulations again to Kristen, her team, and the residents of Exeter, New Hampshire, for proving that where there is commitment, leadership, and determination, there is always a way.
Here are just a few comments from local residents:
✅ "Brilliant creative recycling! Let's think outside the box and see what else we can do."
✅ "Every transfer station should have one!"
✅ "This is awesome!!!!"
✅ "Fantastic and inspiring project. If there is space, please consider sharing regionally."
A special thank you to the Foam Recycling Coalition (FRC) for partially funding this project. Time and again, the FRC identifies the right partners to demonstrate that foam products—including both food-service foam and protective packaging foam can be successfully recycled and manufactured into new products.
The proof is now on display in Exeter.
The question is: Is your town next?
For more information about Foam Cycle, contact [email protected] or visit www.foamcycle.com.
Learn more about Exeter NH Sustainability and Planning's foam recycling program:
https://www.exeternh.gov/sa/recycle-your-styrofoam
Learn more about Foam Recycling Coalition grants:
https://www.recyclefoam.org/grants