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Reply from EU to Cepi letter on SUPD
1 July 2020
The EU Commission have replied to a letter from Cepi challenging the draft Single Use Products Directive.
LEGISLATION: EU Policy & Legislation Relevant to the Cartonboard and Carton Industries.
Forest-based products important for climate mitigation
19 June 2020
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.
European forest industry calls for EU support
15 May 2020
In light of the European Commission’s expected announcement of which business ecosystems will be targeted by the European Recovery Plan and new Industrial Strategy for Europe, the partners of the forest-based sector have sent a proposal to EU Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, to include the European Forest-based Industries Ecosystem as one of the ecosystems eligible for support in the plan.
More than 2 million!
12 May 2020
Members of the Fiber Shield coalition have now donated more than two million face shields to protect key workers around the world.
Call for modification of SUPD definitions
24 April 2020
Pro Carton, ECMA, Cepi and other industry associations call for modification of definitions to the terms “plastic” and “a main structural component” used in the Single Use Plastic Directive (EU 2019/904).
OVER 750,000 FACE SHIELDS DONATED
20 April 2020
Medical professionals across Europe have been facing shortages of crucial protective supplies, including face shields. Our industry is stepping up, by designing and manufacturing folding carton face shields; and making the designs available for all to use.
Key workers
20 April 2020
A short video about key workers at Alexir Partnership and Iggesund, produced in conjunction with BPIF Cartons.
Pro Carton supports challenge to SUP definition
20 April 2020
Pro Carton, and other representatives of the paper and board value chain send a strong message to the European Commission regarding our views on the latest direction the SUP debate has taken.
Cepi supports EU Green Recovery
14 April 2020
Pascal Canfin, Chair of the Environment Committee at the European Parliament, has launched the European alliance for a Green Recovery.
This first pan-European call for mobilisation on post-crisis green investment packages will work to build the recovery and transformation plans which enshrine the fight against climate change and biodiversity as a key pillar of the economic strategy.
Cepi Tribute
8 April 2020
Cepi, on behalf of the European paper industry association, has paid tribute to all their employees guaranteeing continued production of essential products and to all transport operators ensuring deliveries across Europe. A short tribute video has also been produced.
Production of Protective Masks
7 April 2020
Masks to protect against the COVID-19 virus are now being produced by various Pro Carton and ECMA members.
President’s statement
2 April 2020
The carton and cartonboard industry is doing its utmost to maintain the flow of essential goods, in particular packaging for foods, pharmaceuticals and hygiene products being aware of its crucial role to ensure security of supply.
