EUMEPS Manifesto: The 6 Engagements of EPS
Cost Efficiency
Ensuring Insulation is Accessible to Every Part of Society
Current environmental objectives of the European Commission, represented by the Green Deal, are very ambitious. They pose a real challenge in combining energy efficiency with affordability.
To make Europe climate-neutral by 2050, the EU must not leave its most vulnerable member states and citizens behind. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) provides a direct solution, as the only insulation material affordable to every part of society.
The Contribution of EPS
- In Insulation:
The production method and chemical structure of EPS ensure a large quantity of insulation boards can be produced from a limited input of raw material. EPS beads are expanded by a factor of 40, before being moulded into their destined shape.
This efficiency in production alongside its ready availability is one of the factors that ensures EPS remains affordable. Its durability and longevity also further ensure that once EPS insulation is in place, there is no need for maintenance or replacement. This is due to the moisture and fungus resistance of EPS, which ensures a consistent insulation performance across its lifecycle. After the initial investment pays off, no further insulation-related costs occur during the lifetime of the building.
- In Packaging:
The light weight nature of EPS represents a great asset in cost efficiency, as its weight is negligible in comparison to the total weight of shipments. This serves to reduce shipping fees and ensures business can allocate their resources more efficiently.
Damaged products and returns also represent a significant extra cost on shipping. The strong shock absorption of EPS helps alleviate this risk and reduces the number of steps across the value chain, resulting in greater cost efficiency.
EUMEPS Engagement
If we truly want to achieve a climate-neutral Europe by 2050, we cannot disregard the most vulnerable members of society.
EUMEPS stands as an enabler towards this great collective goal, as a source of technical knowledge and legislative advice in all things related to EPS. By collaborating with policymakers, we can ensure vulnerable communities are not left behind and maintain the highest standards of ecological responsibility.
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