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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.

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

13 March 2023

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 ...

Revision of European Union ‘Late Payments Directive’ from ECMA

23 February 2023

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)

17 February 2023

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”

16 February 2023

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

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

3 February 2023

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.

Cepinar: Responsible products start with a #GreenSource: Current developments of the forest-based sector

29 January 2023

Cepinar date to mark in your Calendar: Responsible products start with a #GreenSource - 2 March 2023

CITPA Joint Product Safety & Environment Committee Meeting Minutes (13 December 2022)

20 January 2023

The minutes of the most recent joint Environment and Product Safety meeting are now available to Pro Carton Members.

Key Policy Issues CITPA – January 2023

17 January 2023

The annual CITPA overview of key policy issues, available to Pro Carton members, includes updates to EU Green Deal, EU Climate Law, “Fit for 55” package, EU Industrial Strategy, Circular Economy Action Plan 2020, Directive on Packaging & Packaging Waste ... and much more.

Welcome EOS to the #GreenSource family!

16 January 2023

The European Sawmill Industry Organisation (EOS) is thrilled to announce its involvement in the #GreenSource campaign.

Packaging Chain Forum – Final joint contribution on TRIS notification (Belgium) and update on France

16 December 2022

Pro Carton co-signs letter with Joint industry comments on TRIS notification 2022/827/B (Belgium)

Reflections on 2022 and Outlook for 2023 from Horst Bittermann, Director General of Pro Carton

15 December 2022

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 2022 – A Year in Review by Winfried Mühling, Pro Carton Director of Marketing & Communication

15 December 2022

Winfried Mühling reflects on his first full year as Director of Marketing & Communication at Pro Carton.

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