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PPWR UPDATE: Result of European Parliament plenary vote – Preliminary summary
23 November 2023
Horst Bittermann delivers an update on European Parliament's position on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Various papers and communications regarding EU policy that are relevant to our industry. The information comes from a variety of sources including the European Commission, CITPA – who represent the interests of the European Paper and Board converting industry (Pro Carton are Associate Members) and Cepi – the Confederation of European Paper Industries.
EU Parliament vote on carbon removals certification sets the foundations for the recognition of products’ role in achieving climate neutrality.
21 November 2023
EU Parliament vote on carbon removals certification sets the foundations for the recognition of products’ role in achieving climate neutrality.
Joint industry statement and Proposed Amendments to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
8 November 2023
Joint Statement on High-Quality Recycling and Recyclability in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposal
EU Policy Brief newsflash: ENVI vote on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
24 October 2023
On 24th October, members of the EU Parliament ENVI Committee adopted their position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Here are the main key takeaways for our industry.
No silver bullet: Packaging waste plans wrong to prioritize reuse over recycling, finds report.
28 September 2023
McDonald’s EVP and global chief impact officer on EU’s PPWR proposals… and the Kearney report that reveals their anticipated impact on environment, economy, food safety and consumers.
McDonald’s Pushes Back at EU Reusable Packaging Mandate
28 September 2023
The world's largest fast food company, McDonalds, feels reusable plastic is setting back its sustainable efforts and promoting theft.
PackReport Guest Post: Cardboard represents a living circular economy
10 September 2023
Winfried Mühling points out the risks of reusable packaging over recycled cardboard packaging as the direction of the PPWR causes great uncertainty in the packaging world.
Positioning Paper of the Paper, Board and Corrugated Board Value Chain on: “Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation” (PPWR)
31 July 2023
Position Paper of the Paper, Board and Corrugated Board Value Chain on: "Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation"
Pro Carton / ECMA Position Paper: The need for clear definitions for paper & board based single-use products.
19 July 2023
Pro Carton / ECMA Position Paper: The need for clear definitions for paper & board based single-use products.
What is the latest situation with Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)?
14 July 2023
Comments on the current situation with PPWR as it navigates its way through the various Committees in the European Parliament.
Update on the newly-created Marketing and Public Affairs Workstreams from Pro Carton
13 July 2023
The latest update from the newly-created Marketing and Public Affairs Workstreams from Pro Carton.
Joint Industry Statement on mandatory re-use and refill targets.
12 July 2023
A Joint Industry Statement has been issued in regards to mandatory re-use and refill targets from European Commission.
