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
Investing in Europe for Industry Transformation – 2050 Roadmap to a low-carbon bioeconomy
![Stakeholder’s discussion paper on “2050 Roadmap to a low carbon bioeconomy”](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/roadmap_2050_summary_final_single_lowres_Page_1.jpg)
Stakeholder’s discussion paper on “2050 Roadmap to a low carbon bioeconomy”
The Age of Fibre – The pulp and paper industry’s most innovative products
Paper Industry 4.0 – What digital can do for the paper industry
![The 20 most innovative products in the pulp and paper industry](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/entry.png)
The 20 most innovative products in the pulp and paper industry
![Two Team winner gets EU funding](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/innovation_5.jpg)
Two Team winner gets EU funding
![Newly-formed Bioeconomy Alliance calls for EU action](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/EBA_Logo_Quadri.jpg)
Newly-formed Bioeconomy Alliance calls for EU action
![EU and Industry Partners Launch €3.7 Billion Investments in the Renewable Bio-based Economy](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BBI_Logo_official.png)
EU and Industry Partners Launch €3.7 Billion Investments in the Renewable Bio-based Economy
Council adopts legal acts for public and private partnerships
Two Team Project Report
![Breakthrough technologies set to revolutionise paper and pulp industry and provide climate solution](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1865_001-1-scaled.jpg)
Breakthrough technologies set to revolutionise paper and pulp industry and provide climate solution
![Paper industry supports landfill and incineration ban for paper at High Level EIP meeting](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/innovation_3.jpg)