EPPA’s priority is to provide paper-based, low carbon and health-safe products with a low environmental impact and improved recycling solutions to the European population.
EPPA supports science-based EU policies that foster the sustainable and efficient use of resources, and recognises the major role that packaging, as an essential infrastructure, can play in the achievement of that common objective.
90% of the fibres used to create paper packaging come from sustainably
managed European forests.
Paper packaging is easy to recycle and has the highest recycling rate among all packaging materials in the EU at 82%, according to the European Commission.
Paper packaging contributes to food waste reduction through promoting fit to portion packaging and extending shelf life.
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@EPPA_EU
.@jamescropper partnered with @CumbriaWaste to revolutionise paper packaging recycling
✅Paper cups are now 100% recyclable
✅Waste plastics can be turned into pellets for packaging
✅Up to 700M cups can be recycled annually
The #PPWR should take these innovations into account
Let’s clear up the misconceptions over #single-use paper packaging. #Paperpackaging is:
✅renewable, recyclable & environmentally performant
✅affordable
✅food safe
Policymakers must see the benefits of single-use solutions and use complementary solutions under the #PPWR ♻️👍
According to @WRIAqueduct, EU countries such as Italy and Spain face high #waterstress, due to using over 40% of their water supply every year
The #PPWR must tackle water stress, not worsen it. Implementing reuse will increase water use by up to 4 billion litres per year
Legislation that is as far reaching as the #PPWR proposal must be backed by robust scientific data
A #lifecycle analysis from the independent consultant Ramboll found reuse for takeaway would result in 91% more emissions and 64% more freshwater consumption.
Food safety is central to packaging, yet the #PPWR proposal does not take this into account ❌
A study by Professor David McDowell found reuse increases the risks of cross-contamination due to multi-location cleaning, sanitation, storage, and transport: http://bit.ly/434tsbM
Fact Check ❌
Reusable packaging is always the best environmental solution
NOT TRUE ❌
In the foodservice sector, single-use packaging holds more environmental benefits. Find out why here: https://eppa-eu.org/science/environmental/
A study by the GVM shows that using #reusables in transport packaging would increase:
👉 plastic use by 11%
👉 travelling distance by 200% due to pickups from washing centres
👉 packaging costs by 400%
This must be reflected in the MEPs' review of #PPWR
Spain, Italy, France, Portugal… Countries experiencing serious water shortages across the EU are growing by the week.
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