Product Innovation

The European paper industry is a highly innovative sector. Its strategic vision of reconciling sustainability and competitiveness, the inherent properties of its raw materials, and the transformation the sector is going through are delivering a range of innovative new products with new functionalities and bio-values, including materials that can replace fossil-based alternatives.

Every two years Cepi collects industry’s newest and most innovative products in Paper presents, showcasing the versatility and innovation in the industry.

Via biorefinery processes the value of our natural resource is even further increased. Cepi keeps track on the biorefinery developments and new markets. Cepi is also a founding member of the European Bioeconomy Alliance.

There is also an increasing interest in paper and paper products made out of non-wood fibre, sourced from the agricultural and textile sectors. A study commissioned by Cepi to the nova-Institute, concludes that the material streams hold potential to contribute to the sustainable growth of the pulp and paper sector.

Cepi organises the European Blue Sky Awards where every year three researchers from all over Europe are distinguished for their work. A large part of their work is on new products, like wood based batteries and applications for nano-cellulose.  

Activities

Press release: EU hails biotech & biomanufacturing as ‘most promising tech area of the century’ as sector’s innovation leaders meet in Brussels

Press release: EU hails biotech & biomanufacturing as ‘most promising tech area of the century’ as sector’s innovation leaders meet in Brussels

Press release: New study on impacts of EU packaging regulation shows a blanket approach on re-use may have unintended consequences: higher CO2 emissions & costs

Press release: New study on impacts of EU packaging regulation shows a blanket approach on re-use may have unintended consequences: higher CO2 emissions & costs

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

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

Press release: European Commission proposal on packaging and packaging waste could build a world class circularity model where reuse and recycling are complementary  

Press release: European Commission proposal on packaging and packaging waste could build a world class circularity model where reuse and recycling are complementary  

Press release:  European forest-based materials research recognised among the world’s best, holds potential to clean up global waters from plastics 

Press release: European forest-based materials research recognised among the world’s best, holds potential to clean up global waters from plastics 

Press release: Cepi joins forces with actors across the paper value chain and testing labs to update its European test method for paper recyclability

Press release: Cepi joins forces with actors across the paper value chain and testing labs to update its European test method for paper recyclability

Press release: Cepi annual statistics show factors behind the resilience and strong performance of the European pulp and paper industry

Press release: Cepi annual statistics show factors behind the resilience and strong performance of the European pulp and paper industry

Press release:   The EU Parliament shows ambition on forest sinks, not on materials substitution

Press release: The EU Parliament shows ambition on forest sinks, not on materials substitution

How does the competitive European industry contribute to climate neutrality?

How does the competitive European industry contribute to climate neutrality?