European Plastics Converters joins Styrenics Circular Solutions

Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), a value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, welcomed European Plastics Converters (EuPC) as a new member today.

EuPC is the professional representing the organization of 55.000 European plastics converters, whose activities span all areas of the plastics converting industry, including recycling. In addition, national plastics organizations and sector organizations in the plastics converting industry are among its members.

SCS Secretary-General Jens Kathmann commented: "We are delighted to have EuPC on board. Converters are at the forefront of our whole value chain's mission to fulfill styrenes' intrinsic, circular potential. Individual converter companies are already a significant component of the SCS team, and EuPC's involvement boosts our momentum as we go ahead."

Alexandre Dangis, Managing Director of EuPC, stated: "EuPC welcomes and supports the transition to a more robust and circular plastics economy in which all plastic waste resources are utilized in a sustainable manner. Styrenics are a key component of the plastics industry's aim of meeting the European Union's recycling goals by 2025. Our participation in SCS enables us to strengthen our active involvement in this initiative and expand on the development of new plastic circular business models in Europe."

About Styrenics Circular Solutions
Styrenics Circular Solutions is a value chain effort aimed at increasing styrenics circularity. The program involves all stakeholders in the development and industrialization of new recycling technologies and solutions. It seeks to improve resource efficiency and enhance the sustainability of styrenic products within the Circular Economy.