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Position Paper on the review of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive

Position Paper on the review of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive The European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) fully support the objectives of the EU Green Deal and the Circular…

eppa14 October 2021

Press Release

Why reuse may not be the only answer: When “use and recycle” is the better choice for the planet

The EU’s Single Use Plastics Directive entered into law on 3rd July, but its confused application may harm the integrity of the single market...

eppa6 July 2021

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Report Professor David McDowell: Food hygiene challenges in replacing single-use food service ware with reusable food service items

Food hygiene challenges in replacing single use food service ware with reusable food service items. This report reviews the risks of increased...

eppa29 June 2021

Press Release

EPPA Press Release: Single Use Plastics guidance goes beyond the scope of the Directive

Brussels, 1st June 2021 - The European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) - which represents the circular forest fibre-based packaging value chain - is seriously concerned by the adoption of the…

eppa11 June 2021

Position Papers

Comments on the EU Food Supply and Food Security Contingency Plan

The European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) is a not-for-profit food and foodservice packaging association. EPPA’s priority is to provide efficient environmental low carbon and health-safe...

eppa23 April 2021

Reusable Containers Europe Paper packaging

Studies

Joint industry statement on the SUPD Guidelines

Packaging: Better Regulation and the Single Market. The undersigned European associations fully support the objective of the SUP Directive1 to reduce impact of certain plastic products on the environment, as…

eppa22 January 2021

Studies

New European Study: Single-use paper-based packaging in quick service restaurants is better for the environment than reusable tableware

New study challenges common perception that reusable tableware has lower environmental impacts. It does not! A study released...

eppa12 January 2021

Paper packaging reusable EPPA Director General

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The EU packaging value chain calls on the EU institutions to protect the integrity of the Single Market – September 2020

The undersigned industry associations have come together under the Packaging Chain Forum to voice their common concerns about the integrity...

eppa18 September 2020

Press Release

Press Release European Paper Packaging Alliance – Single Use Plastics Directive guidance poses a challenge to circularity

The European Paper Packaging Alliance has warned that new guidance from the European Commission Services, which makes no distinction...

eppa11 September 2020

Press Release

Press release European Paper Packaging Alliance – Hygiene Report

Reusable foodservice packaging: Science review highlights need for robust hygiene measures; warns against restrictions. EPPA calls for national food agencies to review policy options...

eppa9 September 2020

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Position Paper on the review of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive

Why reuse may not be the only answer: When “use and recycle” is the better choice for the planet

Report Professor David McDowell: Food hygiene challenges in replacing single-use food service ware with reusable food service items

EPPA Press Release: Single Use Plastics guidance goes beyond the scope of the Directive

Comments on the EU Food Supply and Food Security Contingency Plan

Joint industry statement on the SUPD Guidelines

New European Study: Single-use paper-based packaging in quick service restaurants is better for the environment than reusable tableware

The EU packaging value chain calls on the EU institutions to protect the integrity of the Single Market – September 2020

Press Release European Paper Packaging Alliance – Single Use Plastics Directive guidance poses a challenge to circularity

Press release European Paper Packaging Alliance – Hygiene Report

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