Styrenics A world of possibilities Welcome to the European Styrenics Sector The Styrenics Sector represents styrene and styrene-based polymer producers in Europe. We represent the majority of the production capacity of Polystyrene, Polystyrene foams, ABS and SAN. The Styrenics Sector operates as a product group of Plastics Europe, which is one of the leading European trade associations networking national and European plastics associations. This website focuses on Styrenic materials and their various applications. Our aim is to ensure effective representation for the industry whilst assisting interested stakeholders to learn more about styrenics.
About Styrenics Styrene is at the heart of some great advances in technology that are essential to our daily lives. Explore the Styrenic polymers, their properties and applications.
Applications Explore the range of different industries and applications that rely on Styrene to make products we all depend on. Discover how Styrenics’ unique properties ensure safety in packaging and healthcare applications.
10 December 2024 Time for a new, multidisciplinary approach to the study of microplastics in the environment In recent years, there has been a growing body of research on nano- and micro-plastics and the potential risks for human health and the environment. As part of our commitments, we have been collaborating with regulators and scientists to better understand how microplastics are formed, their impact, and to propose measures to mitigate their release.
1 October 2024 European Commission’s Political Priorities for 2024-2029: A Styrenics Perspective In July, during her election for a second term as President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen presented her Political Guidelines to the newly elected Members of the European Parliament.
29 April 2024 Styrenics material package for INC-4 in Ottawa Between 23 and 29 April, the Styrenics industry participated as observer to the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) for a Global Plastics Pollution Treaty taking place in Ottawa, Canada.
