STYROQ EPS loose or recycled beads can also be used for soil improvement, free draining, and to improve soil aeration. It can be used for potting & plantation applications or simply around planting beds. Prime or Recycled beads are ideal for various agricultural applications as it is made of 95% air, therefore extremely safe and above all, non-toxic. It offers environmental advantages and has many useful properties like lightness, thermal insulation. STYROQ Loose beads ENHANCE TOTAL POROSITY AND MOISTURE RETENTION OF THE SOIL, which encourages growth of the roots (plant growth).