EUMEPS has published its Activity Report for 2025, outlining the main developments, priorities, and outcomes of the year. The document covers the association’s work across EU policy, technical coordination, standardisation, communications, and membership support.
The report is accompanied by a short video, offering a summary of key topics and voices from within the Secretariat and broader EPS sector.
A Year of Continued Policy Work and Technical Coordination
Throughout 2025, the EPS industry in Europe continued to face economic pressure—particularly in the construction sector, and ongoing regulatory uncertainty. In this context, EUMEPS focused on three core areas:
- Policy and advocacy, including work on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the Clean Industrial Deal, and the REACH restriction on microplastics;
- Technical projects, such as fire safety testing of EPS-based flat roofs with photovoltaic (PV) panels, and life cycle assessments of EPS in seafood and goods packaging;
- Visibility and public communication, including two publications and coordinated outreach on themes such as industrial policy and inclusion.
Key Developments in the Report
The Activity Report is organised into sections covering governance, technical files, communications, and EU engagement. Highlights include:
- Clean Industrial Deal: EUMEPS took part in the Clean Industrial Deal Summit and published a document outlining recommendations for aligning competitiveness and climate targets. The publication was supported by MEP Marion Walsmann.
- Packaging and reuse: EUMEPS contributed technical input to Article 29 of the PPWR, focusing on EPS fish boxes. A new life cycle assessment confirmed the material’s low environmental impact and high performance for cold chain logistics.
- Fire safety and standards: Large-scale fire tests were conducted in cooperation with industry partners. EUMEPS also contributed to the revision of technical standards relevant to façades and insulation systems.
- Campaigns and outreach: The association launched the “Women of EUMEPS” campaign at the CIRPLEX Summit, and worked with several partners on the “Priority? Insulation!” campaign to promote building renovation.
- Internal developments: A new President, Agata Gladysz-Stanczyk, was elected in April. The General Assembly also adopted a set of shared values reflecting the association’s approach to fairness, transparency, and collaboration.
Video Summary and Full Report
A three-minute video has been produced to accompany the report, providing a visual overview of the year’s main activities and achievements.
Purpose of the Report
The Activity Report serves to inform members, institutional stakeholders, and partners about EUMEPS’s priorities and progress. It offers a factual account of how the association supports the EPS industry at European level—through technical work, policy coordination, and structured communication.