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Redefining Products made for Tomorrow – with Cradle to Cradle Certification

Cradle to Cradle is a design framework characterised by three principles derived from nature: Everything is a resource for something else, Use clean and renewable energy, Celebrate diversity.

Cepi welcomes European Commission’s fossil-averse proposal on carbon removal certification

The proposal for a regulation on carbon removal certification released by the European Commission recognises several essential principles.

New study shows paper industry could increase on-site renewable electricity and heat generation by 2030

New Cepi study shows paper industry could increase on-site renewable electricity and heat generation by 2030

Metsä Board publishes interactive roadmaps on 2030 climate and water targets

Metsä Board is aiming to achieve fossil-free production by the end of 2030

Date for the Diary – ECMA Congress 2023 – Seville, Spain

Save the Date! The ECMA Annual Congress and announcement of the European Carton Excellence Awards 2023 will take place in Seville, Spain on 21 & 22 September 2023.

ECMA Statement on Direct Food Contact Inks

ECMA releases a statement on Direct Food Contact Inks for Packaging

Pro Carton will present at Free From Functional & Health Ingredients Expo – Amsterdam

Pro Carton is delighted to be presenting on both days at Free From Functional & Health Ingredients Expo - Amsterdam

Draft EU Commission proposal for the revision of the PPWD released

Draft EU Commission proposal for the revision of the PPWD has been released

Das Pro Carton PROPAK Austria Marketing Event: Ein nachhaltiger Abend mit Preisverleihung

Das Pro Carton PROPAK Austria Marketing Event „All in für die Kreislaufwirtschaft“ am 4. Oktober 2022 war ein in jeder Hinsicht nachhaltiger Abend.

Packaging ideas “align” and “float” win the FFI/Pro Carton Young Designers Award 2022

For the 5th time, the German Pro Carton Young Designers Award has been held in cooperation with the Fachverband Faltschachtel-Industrie e. V. (FFI).

Renewable, biogenic carbon should be favoured by the future EU certification scheme for carbon removals

Cepi writes to Mrs Ursula Van der Leyen, President, European Commission re: Devastating impact of unbearably high energy prices on European pulp and paper industry

CITPA research on available brand commitments to reduce/avoid packaging

An update on the latest status of global brand owners in addressing the "circular economy" in their packaging strategy.