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2020-07-08
Ecorys’ FCM report
Ecorys’ report entitled “Study supporting the Evaluation of Food Contact Materials (FCM) legislation” has now been published.
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.
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.
2020-05-19
Packaging Preferences Survey
An independent survey exploring European consumer preferences and attitudes towards packaging has been commissioned by Two Sides.
2020-05-15
European forest industry calls for EU support
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.
2020-05-12
More than 2 million!
Members of the Fiber Shield coalition have now donated more than two million face shields to protect key workers around the world.
2020-05-07
52 companies to co-operate to replace plastics with natural fibres
Materials based on natural fibres are an interesting alternative to replace fossil-derived plastics. The Piloting Alternatives for Plastics project brings together a wide range of Finnish and international companies to take materials developed in laboratories towards more industrial production.
2020-04-29
4evergreen appoint Programme Director
Susanne Haase has been appointed Programme Director for 4evergreen, the industry alliance that aims to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in the circular economy.
2020-04-24
Call for modification of SUPD definitions
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).
2020-04-22
European Carton Excellence Award: new entry date and digital entry
Due to the restrictions in working practices we have made some minor changes to the rules and the closing date has been extended by two weeks to 5th June to allow you a little more time to submit your entries.
2020-04-20
Pro Carton supports challenge to SUP definition
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.
2020-04-20
OVER 750,000 FACE SHIELDS DONATED
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.
2020-04-20
Key workers
A short video about key workers at Alexir Partnership and Iggesund, produced in conjunction with BPIF Cartons.
2020-04-14
Cepi supports EU Green Recovery
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.
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.
2020-04-08
Cepi Tribute
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.
2020-04-08
Easter Eggs still popular despite crisis
Despite many people self-isolating, consumers in the UK are still looking forward to celebrating Easter
2020-04-07
Production of Protective Masks
Masks to protect against the COVID-19 virus are now being produced by various Pro Carton and ECMA members.
2020-04-06
Safety in food packaging more important than ever; Stora Enso
Within a matter of months and weeks, the coronavirus has turned the way we live upside down and forced us to rethink many of the things we’ve previously taken for granted. At Stora Enso, efforts are aimed at protecting people and providing vital packaging materials to customers, many of whom serve the medical, hygiene and food industries.
2020-04-02
President’s statement
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.
2020-04-01
Teaching TICCIT at Home
TICCIT can easily be adapted to be taught at home, it’s fun and everyone will learn something from it.
2020-03-31
McKinsey Guide
McKinsey recently published this guide for retailers which may interest Pro Carton members.
