Navigating Regulations: EUMEPS's Advocacy in Packaging and Environmental Policy
EUMEPS's role in advocating for the Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) industry extends into critical areas of environmental regulation, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the proposed United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) plastics pollution treaty, to cite two examples. Through strategic involvement in these legislative frameworks, EUMEPS contributes sector expertise on EPS packaging applications, collection and recycling systems, and relevant regulatory requirement
Advocacy in Action: PPWR
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) — Regulation (EU) 2025/40 — establishes requirements for packaging and packaging waste in the European Union. It includes provisions concerning packaging reduction, reusability, recyclability, labelling and extended producer responsibility.
EUMEPS participates in consultations and discussions on the PPWR and its implementation. Its focus is on the practical application of requirements affecting EPS packaging, including the conditions needed for collection, sorting and recycling systems. EUMEPS advocates for measures that are technically feasible, supported by appropriate infrastructure and consistent with the regulatory framework.
Engagement With UNEP: Policy Dialogue and Global Collaboration
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority, aiming to set the global environmental agenda, promote sustainable development, and encourage the sound management of natural resources. Established in 1972, it is working towards reducing environmental degradation and promoting a better understanding of environmental issues internationally.
Our involvement with UNEP and the ongoing discussions for the Global Plastics Pollution Treaty enables EUMEPS to contribute the perspective of the EPS value chain to international policy dialogue. EUMEPS engages in discussions on measures addressing plastic pollution, product design, waste management, collection and recycling systems.
A Policy Framework for Packaging
EUMEPS's clear and transparent involvement in critical legislation such as the PPWR and the Global Plastics Pollution Treaty reflects its engagement in packaging and environmental policy discussions. Through proactive engagement and collaboration, EUMEPS contributes information on EPS packaging applications and the conditions required for effective collection, sorting and recycling. As regulations evolve, EUMEPS will continue to engage with policymakers and stakeholders on the technical and regulatory issues affecting EPS packaging.