PRO CARTON: Activities, interviews and publications.

Earth Overshoot Day: 28th July 2022 – by Winfried Muehling, General Manager of Pro Carton

Today, 28th July 2022, marks Earth Overshoot Day - the day that humanity’s demand for natural resources and services in any given year exceeds what the Earth can regenerate over 12 months.

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.

Cartonboard Circularity Infographic

Cartonboard Circularity Infographic from Fibre Packaging Europe

TICCIT – Experiencing Circular Economy!

TICCIT (Trees Into Cartons, Cartons Into Trees) is Pro Carton’s schools’ education programme aimed mainly at children aged between 8-11 years. 

Circular Economy Action Plan

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

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