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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
2020-09-18
Pro Carton adverts feature in The Times and The Guardian newspapers
Pro Carton are running an advert in The Future of Packaging supplement in The Times newspaper and in the Sustainable Packaging supplement in The Guardian newspaper on Friday 18th September.
2020-09-16
Revision in emissions target
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, gave her first state of the union speech and proposed a revision of the EU emissions reduction target from 40% to 55% by 2030. This target is the central piece of the EU's 2030 Climate Target Plan, together with the revised ETS state aid rules.
2020-09-16
Circular Design Webinar
Stora Enso are hosting a webinar on Circular Design on 29th September. Circular Design considers the full life cycle of packaging, not just recyclability.
2020-09-08
European Parliament AGRI Committee adopts balanced report on the EU Forest Strategy
On Monday, the European Parliament Agriculture and Rural Development Committee adopted MEP Petri Sarvamaa's (EPP/FI) own initiative report on the European Forest Strategy
2020-09-01
Response to the EU Consultation on Green Claims
Pro Carton combined with other paper-based associations to respond to the EU Commission on green claims while improvements they would like to see in the PEF) Product Environmental Footprint) methodology.
2020-09-01
GreenSource promotes forest-fibre
Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, and EPIS, the European Pulp Industry Sector Association present their #GreenSource initiative, a European-wide effort to explain how the forest-fibre industries make the 2050 climate neutrality target a reality.
2020-08-18
Register for the 2020 Carton E-vent & Awards
The 2020 Carton E-vent & Awards will take place on October 7th 2020. You can register to attend now.
2020-07-31
Key Statistics 2019 - European pulp and paper industry
Cepi have published their 2019 key statistics report on the European Pulp and Paper industry.
2020-07-28
EU tax on non-recycled plastic
The European Union is to introduce a levy on plastic waste from January 2021 as part of the bloc’s €750 billion coronavirus recovery fund agreement.
2020-07-21
An overview of the key EU policy issues being addressed by CITPA
An overview of the key EU policy issues being addressed by CITPA (Pro Carton are associate members), updated in July 2020
2020-07-21
Joint feedback on EU Roadmap on packaging waste
Pro Carton along with other associations support the Commission’s ambition to contribute to the circular economy through the review of the requirements for packaging and packaging waste. The review should also ensure that the proposed preventive measures will support the functioning of the internal market and free movement of packaging and packaged goods while avoiding the possible negative impact on the environment.
Feedback to the EU Inception Impact Assessment on the initiative “Review of the requirements for packaging and other measures to prevent packaging waste” can be read in the Members Area
Feedback to the EU Inception Impact Assessment on the initiative “Review of the requirements for packaging and other measures to prevent packaging waste” can be read in the Members Area
2020-07-08
Ecorys’ FCM report
Ecorys’ report entitled “Study supporting the Evaluation of Food Contact Materials (FCM) legislation” has now been published.
The study provides an analysis of the current EU legislative framework for FCM.
Five main materials are considered a priority by stakeholders: printing inks, paper and board, silicones, varnishes and coatings, and rubber. Positive lists already exist in several Member States for these materials and there is extensive knowledge on these substances within the industry.
The study provides an analysis of the current EU legislative framework for FCM.
Five main materials are considered a priority by stakeholders: printing inks, paper and board, silicones, varnishes and coatings, and rubber. Positive lists already exist in several Member States for these materials and there is extensive knowledge on these substances within the industry.
2020-07-03
Kotkamills’ barrier board receives industrial compostability certification
Kotkamills’ water-based dispersion coated ISLA® Duo barrier board receives industrial compostability certification
2020-07-01
Reply from EU to Cepi letter on SUPD
The EU Commission have replied to a letter from Cepi challenging the draft Single Use Products Directive.
2020-06-19
Forest-based products important for climate mitigation
A new study from Cepi, “Climate effect of the forest-based sector in the European Union”, shows that forests and forest-based products remove a net of 806 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents annually. This corresponds to 20% of all fossil emissions in the European Union. Jori Ringman, Director General at Cepi, called for EU policies that support consumers to move from high-carbon products to low-carbon forest-based products.
2020-06-11
Baden Board saves food
Fighting against food waste, Baden Board present their newly developed “food saver” board.
2020-06-11
BillerudKorsnäs introduces a new life cycle assessment tool for packaging
BillerudKorsnäs introduces a life cycle assessment tool to provide its customers with environmental insights about their packaging.
2020-06-02
Sustainability a top priority
Smurfit Kappa have conducted a sustainability survey amongst 200 senior executives and 1500 consumers in the UK.
