Executive Summary
EUMEPS, the voice of the European Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) industry, welcomes the European Commission's initiative for a Circular Economy Act (CEA).
We believe this legislation presents a critical opportunity to create a harmonised and supportive framework for circular materials, such as expanded polystyrene (EPS), that are already contributing significantly to the EU's sustainability and climate neutrality goals. A successful Circular Economy Act must be built on scientific evidence, recognise proven circular systems, and foster a competitive European industry of making the necessary investment and innovation in the recycling sector. This position paper outlines the key priorities of the EPS industry in the context of the upcoming CEA. We are committed to working with EU policymakers to ensure the Act accelerates the transition to a circular economy in a way that is both ambitious and pragmatic and safeguards the global competitiveness of European production.
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