European Paper Recycling Council: Monitoring Report 2024 now available

by Kasia Dylag | Jul 9, 2025 | Sustainability and Circularity

Every year the European Paper Recycling Council publishes its Monitoring Report. Cepi holds the secretariat of the EPRC. The 2024 Monitoring Report follows the development of the recycling rate in 2024,  towards the achievement of the 76% recycling rate target...

Joint Statement: European businesses urge EU Institutions to avoid a rushed adoption of the Green Claims Directive

by Piotr Pogorzelski | May 20, 2025 | Sustainability and Circularity

As the final political trilogue on the Green Claims Directive approaches, we urge policymakers not to rush its adoption. Without clear, fully harmonised, and workable rules for all stakeholders, the framework will discourage companies from communicating legitimate...

Press release: European Tissue Symposium (ETS) takes chair of the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC)

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Apr 22, 2025 | Media Resources, Sustainability and Circularity

The European Paper Recycling Council is pleased to announce the appointment of its new chair Valeria Salvadori, representing EPRC member the European Tissue Symposium. She will take the helm of the Council for a two- year period as of April 2025, taking over from...

Press release: A New Era for Europe’s Bioeconomy: Coalition Advocates for Circular Solutions Ahead of COP30

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Apr 10, 2025 | Media Resources, Sustainability and Circularity

As Europe gears up for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, a coalition of 20 EU trade associations organised last month in Brussels a significant preparatory discussion. Circular Choices is the largest coalition in Europe’s forest-based bioeconomy sector to date. Over the past...

Cepi Recyclability Test Method Version 3

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Mar 13, 2025 | Sustainability and Circularity

In February 2025, Cepi published version 3 of its Recyclability Laboratory Test Method. The Test Method defines a laboratory procedure emulating the most relevant phases (pulping, screening, sheet formation) of a typical paper mill dedicated to the recycling of the...

Press release: Cepi publishes update to its European recyclability laboratory test method, tapping the knowledge of 4evergreen alliance and testing labs

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Feb 28, 2025 | Media Resources, Sustainability and Circularity

Cepi has published today an update to its European recyclability test method, a cornerstone of the pulp and paper industry commitment to circularity. It was developed in collaboration with the 4evergreen alliance and actors from the entire paper value chain, including...