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The European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) is a not-for-profit association promoting sustainability and circularity in the food and food service packaging sectors.

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.

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The advantages of paper packaging

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Paper packaging is renewable

90% of the fibres used to create paper packaging come from sustainably
managed European forests.

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Paper packaging is recyclable

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.

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Paper packaging contributes to waste reduction

Paper packaging contributes to food waste reduction through promoting fit to portion packaging and extending shelf life.

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In Numbers

For dine-in in quick service restaurants, compared to paper-based single-use systems, reuse systems:

Generate

2.8

times more CO₂–
equivalent emissions

Consume

3.4

times more
freshwater

Produce

2.2

times more fine
particulate matter

For takeaway in quick service restaurants, compared to paper-based single-use systems, reuse systems

Generate

91

additional CO₂–
equivalent emissions

Consume

64

additional
freshwater

Produce

129

more fine
particulate matter

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Paper packaging reusable EPPA Director GeneralNews
24 November 2023

Plenary vote on PPWR shows us the way forward

This week, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) placed science and common sense back at the heart of Europe’s circular economy. In a decisive plenary vote (426 votes in favour,…
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16 November 2023

Statement from EPPA on the protection of French cheese packaging in PPWR

Statement from Antonio D'Amato, President of the European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA): "Now France, too, has realised the PPWR is not fit for purpose. When the proposed packaging rules hit…
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24 October 2023

Statement from EPPA on the results of the ENVI Committee vote on PPWR

Following today's (24 October 2023) vote in the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament, EPPA's Director General Matti Rantanen made the following statement: Today’s very…
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24 Nov 1728075178989478027

EPPA President weighs in on this week's #PPWR vote:

“In the lead-up to the plenary vote, the European Parliament analysed an astonishing 530 proposed amendments.

Read the thread for the full statement:

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22 Nov 1727337106635386957

EPPA DG @matti_rantanen on todays's PPWR EP vote: 🧵

Today’s clear vote represents a significant step towards a truly circular economy which will enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy, environmental performance and economic resilience.

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21 Nov 1726873083032789254

The #PPWR is based on an impact assessment that overlooked critical scientific data.

@Europarl_EN MEPs must adopt a balanced approach, one that compares #reuse & #recycling through their life-cycle performance in achieving the best environmental outcome.

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20 Nov 1726555998846910588

By standing up behind renewable, recyclable #paperpackaging for food products, @Europarl_EN MEPs will also defend our #strategicautonomy.

The fibre supply chain sustains 647,000 jobs across critical sectors from forestry to manufacturing to recycling.

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20 Nov 1726541036208664868

1/ Switching to #reusables would threaten the world’s best recycling system & double the amount of #plastic by 2040, writes Saverio Mayer from @Smurfitkappa.

On Wednesday, @Europarl_EN MEPs must adopt a balanced #PPWR & endorse #recyclable solutions.

https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/proposed-mandatory-reuse-rules-jeopardizing-worlds-best-recycling-system/

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20 Nov 1726525795802161297

With plastic #reusables replacing single-use #paperpackaging, a family of four now uses over 1,5 kg of non-recyclable plastic while dining in restaurant.

France’s #AGEC law shows what will happen at EU level if #PPWR bans single-use #paperpackaging.

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17 Nov 1725504560628736270

#PPWR represents a significant risk for the EU’s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste.  Rather than ending a system that works, the EU should focus on what we know will bring rates of paper recycling even higher.

Read our DG @matti_rantanen’s op-ed:

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17 Nov 1725491568168087729

1/ Ten months have passed since France banned single-use #paperpackaging for dine-in, and the result is more #plastic!

Curious why? Read the op-ed of David Schisler, board member of @EPPA_EU, in @LesEchos.

#loiAGEC

https://www.lesechos.fr/idees-debats/cercle/opinion-emballage-reutilisable-la-fausse-bonne-idee-2029531

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