CEPI adopts Load Transport guidelines for pulp and paper products

by | Jul 9, 2014 | Energy Transition and Green Deal

CEPI has just launched a guideline document on general cargo securing instructions for pulp and paper products. The document was produced by CEPI with the input of the CEPI Transport Network and the support of MariTerm AB. CEPI expects the industry to adopt it as a...

EU and Industry Partners Launch €3.7 Billion Investments in the Renewable Bio-based Economy

by | Jul 9, 2014 | Product Innovation

EU and industry leaders have today launched a new European Joint Undertaking on Bio-based Industries (BBI). The aim is to trigger investments and create a competitive market for bio-based products and materials sourced locally and “Made in Europe”,...

Joint press release: Adoption of the EU Circular Economy Package highlights the need to shift focus from waste to resource management

by | Jul 4, 2014 | Sustainability and Circularity

On the occasion of the adoption of the EU Circular Economy Package (“Towards a circular economy: A zero waste programme for Europe”) by the European Commission, four EU recycling industries are committing to work together and pursue the common goal of promoting...

Landfill ban for recyclables is a step forward…

by | Jul 2, 2014 | Sustainability and Circularity

…but the Circular Economy Package misses six essential points Today the European Commission adopted the EU Circular Economy Package (“Towards a circular economy: A zero waste programme for Europe). The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) welcomes the...

Improving paper recycling in Poland – preparing for the circular economy

by | Jun 30, 2014 | Sustainability and Circularity

Organisations involved in paper recycling discuss European best practices Experts on paper recycling met on 24 June in the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. The conference focused on European best practices aimed at improving local selective collection and...

Paper recycling in Europe at 71.7% – A reliable performance secures access to valuable raw material

by | Jun 25, 2014 | Sustainability and Circularity

The paper recycling rate in Europe reached 71.7% in 2013. The total amount of paper collected and recycled in the European paper sector remains stable at just over 57 million tonnes, despite decreasing paper consumption in Europe. Recycling has increased by 45% (18...