Various papers and communications regarding EU policy that are relevant to our industry. The information comes from a variety of sources including the European Commission, CITPA – who represent the interests of the European Paper and Board converting industry (Pro Carton are Associate Members) and Cepi – the Confederation of European Paper Industries.

A Very Busy 2022!

Winfried Muehling, General Manager of Pro Carton, takes a look back at a very busy first half of 2022 and looks forward to some major events that are coming up in 2022.

EU Green Deal: Consumer participation is key to reach circularity

A Pro Carton EU Green Week themed roundtable, run in association with Packaging Europe, saw a host of industry experts examine the role of fibre-based packaging in the pursuit of a circular economy.

The Paper value chain is ready to take circularity to a new level with 2030 recycling rate target

Representatives of the European paper value chain have pledged to recycle 76% of all paper consumed by 2030

Call for evidence opens, on the Tobacco Products Directive

ECMA Position paper submitted to the European Commission focuses on the risk of increased counterfeit, if tobacco packaging is simplified.

Circular Economy Action Plan

The European Commission announce that they will publish the second draft of legislation supporting the Circular Economy Action Plan

The EU Parliament shows ambition on forest sinks, not on materials substitution

The EU Parliament shows ambition on forest sinks, not on materials substitution

Paper Packaging Day – Register Now!

Join us on Paper Packaging Day to learn more about renewable packaging for a #fossilfree Europe!

Europen Packaging Chain Forum Update and Draft Spanish Royal Decree on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR)

Presentation from the Packaging Chain Forum Online meeting held on 9th June 2022

FFI Information “Russian-Embargo“

In response to Russian aggression against Ukraine, the EU has tightened sanctions against Russia, which have been in place since 2014, and added new ones.

Fibre Packaging Europe – Paper Packaging Day

Join us on Paper Packaging Day to learn more about renewable packaging for a #fossilfree Europe!

Fibre Packaging Europe – Single Use and Reuse Position Paper

Fibre Packaging Europe supports the EU’s Green Deal ambitions and the Circular Economy Action Plan, which offer a crucial opportunity to move the EU towards a more circular and climate-neutral economy.

Fibre Packaging Europe – Reuse Targets and Overpackaging Position Paper

Fibre Packaging Europe supports the EU’s Green Deal ambitions and welcomes the upcoming revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) as a crucial opportunity to drive the EU circular economy.