EUMEPS Manifesto: The six Engagements of EPS
Energy Efficiency
Towards a More Energy Efficient Europe
Current environmental challenges demand prompt and decisive action. Based on the latest available
statistics, transport accounts for 29% of annual energy use in Europe, followed closely by residential
buildings, which represent 28%.
This reality invites such ambitious initiatives as the European Green Deal and the Renovation Wave to build
a world in which our lifestyle and environmental preservation are aligned. EUMEPS, as a source of scientific
and legal expertise in the field, places expanded polystyrene (EPS) as a core component in achieving an
energy-efficient Europe.
The Contribution of EPS
- In Insulation:
EPS insulation is known for its very high insulating performance. With the help of EPS insulation, energy
consumption and costs for heating in winter and cooling in summer can be reduced.
Heat pumps
and other heating systems, such as the use of geothermal energy or the effective use of energy concepts in
large cities, such as neighbourhood solutions, are supported by EPS-insulated buildings.Its incorporation
in tandem with EPS insulation, however, ensures an exponential improvement in the energy efficiency of
buildings.
- In Packaging:
The lightweight and superior thermal insulation properties of EPS ensure the preservation of sensitive and
perishable goods, such as food and medical essentials. As a packaging material, it maintains a stable
temperature for up to 72 hours, improving the efficiency of import and export.
As an example, thanks to these properties, we are able to reduce the reliance on Transport Refrigeration
Units (TRUs) with high energy consumption, which individually represent a high-cost opportunity on our
environmental budget. As every contribution helps in this collective endeavour to better our planet’s
climate, EPS packaging is doing its indispensable part.
EUMEPS Engagement
EUMEPS bridges the gap between the EPS industry and policymakers by providing critical legislative and
technical knowledge.
Through accurate, up-to-date information and advocating for sustainable
and practical regulations, EUMEPS ensures that EPS continues to be recognised for its essential benefits
in insulation and packaging.
This, in turn, enables informed decision-making that supports
environmental goals and industry growth.
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