The Paper Packaging industry’s view on a circular economy

Introduction The Paper Packaging Coordination Group comprises the major European paper and board packaging associations which represent the interests of a wide range of packaging products used in transport, retail and consumer packaging. Paper and board packaging is...

The Paper Packaging Industry’s view on the Circular Economy Legislative Package

The Paper Packaging Coordination Group comprises the major European paper and board packaging associations¹ which represent the interests of a wide range of packaging products used in transport, retail and consumer packaging. Paper and board packaging is based on a...

European Commission delivers value: Circular Economy package recognises renewability and closes the loop

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) welcomes the Circular Economy package that was launched by the European Commission today. “Our expectations have been met. This major policy initiative has correctly identified the synergies needed to find real...
ERPC Monitoring Report 2014

ERPC Monitoring Report 2014

Summary: Since 2000, the European paper value chain has been committed to the two-fold aim of increasing recycling and joining efforts to remove obstacles hampering paper recycling in Europe. Consequently, today’s situation is transformed relative to what we...

CEPI’s response to public consultation on the Circular Economy

CEPI replied to the European Commission’s public consultation on the circular economy in July.  Background (from the Commission website): In December 2014, the Commission announced the withdrawal of its legislative proposal for the review of waste legislation,...
Best Available Technique (BAT) Conclusions for the Production of Pulp, Paper and Board

Best Available Technique (BAT) Conclusions for the Production of Pulp, Paper and Board

CEPI implementation guide available here. Discussion on the BAT conclusions for the pulp and paper sector Foreword The new BAT conclusions for the production of pulp, paper and board was published in all EU languages in the Official Journal of the European Union on 30...