LEGISLATION: EU Policy & Legislation Relevant to the Cartonboard and Carton Industries.

Work Streams are in Full Flow at Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers.

Horst Bittermann, Director General of Pro Carton, offers a brief summary for our industry in 2022 and some predictions looking forward to 2023.

Pro Carton shares new study on the impacts of EU packaging regulation on reuse

Pro Carton has commissioned a report based around the findings of a McKinsey study that looks at the impact of reusable packaging targets proposed in PPWR.

McKinsey Report – The potential impact of reusable packaging – April 2023

As industries around the world aim to reduce their carbon emissions, reusable packaging has once again gained significant interest.

Press Briefing: ‘Circular Choices for a European Bioeconomy’ campaign

'Circular Choices for a European Bioeconomy' campaign aims to raise awareness of what larger value chains can do to address critical environmental challenges.

ECMA / Pro Carton / FFI – Joint Mineral Oils Position Paper

Pro Carton Member notice regarding the updated Position Paper that addresses Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons in Food. 

PPWR will increase plastic packaging waste by “up to 1500%” for takeaway, finds McDonald’s study

A shift to reusable packaging, as proposed in the EU’s upcoming revisions to the packaging and packaging waste directive (PPWD), could have adverse effects on the economy, food safety and the environment ...

Latest news and updates from 4evergreen for Pro Carton members and stakeholders.

The latest information and updates about 4evergreen activity and collateral that is available for Pro Carton members and stakeholders.

Revision of European Union ‘Late Payments Directive’ from ECMA

ECMA consultation response to Revision of the rules of the Late Payments Directive 2011/7/EU

ECMA WEBINAR: Revision of the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Presentation from the ECMA Webinar held on 17th February on Revision of the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is now available to Pro Carton Members.

CITPA feedback on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation Proposal (PPWR) “DRAFT”

CITPA has issued its draft feedback on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal.

“A Tool Box to Perfect the Circularity of Fibre-Based Packaging” – from 4evergreen

Register now for the latest Info Session from 4evergreen: "A Tool Box to Perfect the Circularity of Fibre-Based Packaging"

A collaboration between the paper industry & heat pump producers could halve its energy needs & help decarbonise the sector

A recent collaboration between associations representing the paper manufacturing and heat pump sectors, Cepi and EHPA, has resulted in innovation which could produce energy savings of 50% in paper manufacturing.