4evergreen is building a tool box to drive the sector towards its ambition of perfecting fibre-based packaging circularity
Recyclability Evaluation Protocol
Enabling the whole sector to evaluate and score fibre-based packaging’s recyclability in standard mills (Part I).
Circularity by Design Guideline
Providing design recommendations for more easily recyclable packaging requiring processing in standard mills or specialised mills.
Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-based Packaging for Recycling
Practical recommendations to enhance fibre-based packaging collection and sorting.
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Key Facts from the European Paper and Board Industry
83,2%
of paper and board packaging is already recycled
91%
of water used is returned to the environment, cleanly and safely
48%
reduction of carbon emissions in the manufacturing process since 1990
60%
of energy use and generation is renewable, higher than any other industry
Source of data: Pro Carton source; Eurostat; CEPI Sustainability Report
- Fibre-based packaging is already a vital contributor to the circular economy. According to Eurostat, fibre-based packaging has the highest recycling rate in volume (83,2%), above that of other materials, such as metal (76,9%), glass (75,6%), or plastic (40,7%).
- European Consumers prefer paper and cardboard packaging because of its sustainability attributes: they see it as better for the environment (62%) and easier to recycle (57%) than other forms of packaging.**
- Fibre-based packaging is made with renewable and recycled fibre from sustainably managed forests and recycling streams.
Source of data: Two Sides