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EPS Packaging in Numbers
EPS is a resource-efficient material used in countless applications. It contributes to reducing carbon footprints, preserving biodiversity and creating a circular economy.
EPS embraces the future of the circular economy
through mechanical and chemical recycling
100%
EPS is a 100% recyclable material
EPS is an extremely lightweight material
tiny EPS beads expand like popcorn
2%
EPS is only 2% of raw material
EPS packaging is recycled at high rates
in many European countries: Norway, Denmark, Greece and the Netherlands
90%
recycling rate of EPS fishboxes
EPS packaging waste is collected
to prevent landfilling
372 kt
EPS packaging waste collected (2021)
Objective for recycling activities by 2025
on EPS packaging waste
50%
as per the EUMEPS pledge (2018)
EPS contributes to achieve the European circular and sustainable targets
EUMEPS, with the Smart Packaging Europe initiative, advocates for the irreplaceable contribution of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) to critical areas of environmental regulation.
The Voice of the European EPS Industry
EUMEPS is the premier advocate for EPS solutions. Representing every link of the EPS value chain, from large companies to SMEs, we are committed to fulfilling European environmental objectives.
As a contributor to making Europe climate-neutral and resource-efficient, we showcase EPS as a smart choice in packaging and insulation.