2021-02-25
RdM to sell La Rochette
RdM has taken the decision to exit from their virgin fibre FBB business


2021-02-15
UK Advertising
Pro Carton and BPIF Cartons will be featured in both The Grocer magazine and The Guardian newspaper on 13th and 18th March respectively.

2021-02-15
MMK to acquire IP Kwidzyn
MMK have agreed to purchase International Paper’s site in Kwidzyn, Poland


2021-02-05
CEPI FACT SHEETS - TRANSITIONING TOWARDS A PLASTICS FREE WORLD
Cepi have produced two fact sheets that show that 25% of plastic packaging could be replaced by cartons and paper-based packaging

2021-02-05
Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive webinar
A webinar was held at the Commission on prevention measures and overpackaging as part of the PPWD review.

2021-02-04
Response from European Commission on SUPD
Cepi have this week received a response from EVP Timmermans & Commissioner Sinkevicius

2021-02-04
European Commissioner to speak at webinar
Politico and Cepi are holding a webinar on 16 March on the Bioeconomy and the Green Deal.

2021-02-01
Supply chain is resilient
Cartonboard remains in good supply across Europe despite the increase in online shopping.

2021-01-27
Pro Carton joins #Greensource
#Greensource have formally welcomed Pro Carton as one of the three campaign leaders. #Greensource aims to communicate the benefits of forest-based products, especially to policy makers and politicians.


2021-01-20
New Pro Carton Infographic shows Recycling Rates for Packaging Waste
Pro Carton have produced a new infographic showing the recycling rates for different packaging materials

2021-01-15
Study proves environmental benefits of single-use fibre based products
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study, conducted by Ramboll for EPPA, demonstrates the significant benefits of single-use fibre based products compared to re-use systems in Quick Service restaurants.

2021-01-13
Cepi fact sheet: Transitioning towards a plastics free world
Click More to download the factsheet

2021-01-13
New draft guidelines for the Single Use Plastics Directive from the European Commission
The European Commission has sent to all Member States new draft guidelines for the Single Use Plastics Directive.
Member States have until 25 January to submit written comments.
Member States have until 25 January to submit written comments.

2020-12-18
All Folding Cartons are recyclable
A study conducted by FFI and PTS has confirmed that all folding cartons are recyclable as part of the paper stream collected from households. The fibre yield was reduced only by the proportion of non-fibre components.

2020-12-13
EPRC Monitoring report 2019
The European Paper Recycling Council’s Monitoring Report, published in October 2020, contains statistics on the recycling rates achieved for paper based products as well as targets for the future.

2020-12-11
Mayr-Melnhof Karton to acquire Kotkamills
Mayr-Melnhof Group has signed an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Kotkamills Group Oyj from its shareholders.

2020-11-23
4evergreen online launch event & panel debate
Invitation to 4evergreen online launch event & panel debate - 25.11.2020 @ 15:00

2020-11-17
Paper & Beyond
As part of Cepi 2020 Paper and Beyond conference which took place in November they have presented their main decarbonisation pathways to 2030.
A key part of the manifesto is based around product substitution:
“Our industry can provide climate-friendly substitutes to fossil-based, carbon-intensive products currently on the market, potentially creating a multiplier effect through our expertise in the circular economy”.
A key part of the manifesto is based around product substitution:
“Our industry can provide climate-friendly substitutes to fossil-based, carbon-intensive products currently on the market, potentially creating a multiplier effect through our expertise in the circular economy”.

2020-10-22
Cepi demand SUPD reconsideration
Cepi, supported by Pro Carton and other trade associations, have written to 73 leading members of the European Parliament to urge reconsideration of the scope of the Single Use Plastics Directive which currently includes polymer coated boards.

2020-10-19
Museum of Brands, London, showcasing all 2020 ECEA Award winners!
Pro Carton display celebrates innovation in environmentally-friendly carton packaging at the Museum of Brands in London.

2020-09-29
Important SUP letter sent to EU Commission
Pro Carton along with a coalition of 5 European paper & board based packaging Associations and five National Associations have written a joint letter to Mr Frans Timmermans, EVP of the European Green Deal and Mr Viginijus Sinkevičius, Environment Commissioner, at the European Commission, regarding the (ill conceived) potential damage to our industry that could be caused by the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).

2020-09-28
Iggesund Paperboard webinar series on sustainable beauty product packaging
Iggesund Paperboard is participating in Beauty Independent's webinar series with a spotlight on sustainability
