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When Definitions Shape Outcomes in Packaging Policy
Recent discussions on the proposed Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) have highlighted both increased clarity and emerging concerns—particularly around definitions…
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NEPSA joins the Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA)
The Nordic EPS Alliance (NEPSA) has been accepted as a member of the Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA), the European Commission-led initiative…
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Dissolution-based recycling adds a potential pathway for polystyrene circularity
The range of available recycling pathways is a central factor in determining how effectively materials can be integrated into a circular…
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Legal Scrutiny Intensifies Around U.S. Plastics Pact Activities
A coalition of five U.S. state Attorneys General — from Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, and South Carolina — has formally raised…
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Designing treaty measures that reduce pollution without increasing climate or resource impacts
NEPSA publishes its position on the Global Plastics Treaty The Nordic EPS Alliance (NEPSA) has released its position on the ongoing…
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New HELCOM Guidelines for EPS and XPS: Practical Support for Sustainable Construction and Demolition
The Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) has released new guidelines for the responsible handling of expanded (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) on construction…
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New HELCOM Guidelines Strengthen Sustainable Handling of EPS and XPS in Construction and Demolition
HELSINKI, 2025 — The Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) has published new guidelines to support the sustainable handling of expanded (EPS) and extruded…
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Nordic EPS Alliance: Christmas Gathering 2025 – Invitation & Program
The Nordic EPS Alliance is pleased to invite members across the Nordic EPS associations to our annual Christmas gathering, taking place…
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Protective Packaging: Why Performance Matters More Than Material
A new factsheet from NEPSA and EUMEPS highlights the findings of a 2025 lifecycle study by the Netherlands Organisation for Applied…
