The European paper industry is building on decades of work done to make its industrial model sustainable and circular, making it one of the most sustainable industries in Europe. It relies on raw materials, pulp derived from processing wood, which is intrinsically sustainable as it comes from sustainably managed forests; it has achieved a 31% decarbonisation from 2005 to date and it has become and anchor industry for industrial symbiosis, sharing materials, energy heat and water. One of our initiatives under sustainability is 4evergreen, the alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy that minimises climate and environmental impact.
Paper is recycled at a rate of 71.4% (2021 data) in Europe, which is the highest recycling rate for paper in the world. Paper based packaging is even recycled at 82%. More paper based packaging is recycled than all other packaging materials combined. The paper industry thrives to further increase recycling and material use of recycling residues through the sharing of best practises and the development of cross-sectorial alliances.
For information on paper recycling, visit www.paperforrecycling.eu.
Activities
PRESS RELEASE: FEFCO takes on EPRC chairmanship
PRESS RELEASE: Despite a challenging international context, European paper recycling resilient in 2017
Sustainability goes ‘live’ as CEPI unveils new sustainability platform
EU’s new circular bioeconomy strategy – European forest fibre and paper industry ready to lead
Understanding materiality – significant impacts in the sector
Single-use plastics – paper industry shares MEPs’ perplexity on ill-defined “catch-all” product scope
PRESS RELEASE: CEN workshop Milan set to advance standardisation needs for European paper and board value chain
European Paper Recycling Council moves forward on ecodesign of printed paper products
European paper industry stands ready to defend Circular Economy in the context of Chinese waste import ban
Waste Package adopted by European Parliament Environment committee
EPRC Monitoring report 2016
