our work in action
At 4evergreen, more than 380 experts from across the fibre-based packaging value chain are working together to develop practical, evidence-based tools that support a low carbon, climate neutral society.
Our guidelines and protocols are designed to improve circularity at every stage of the packaging life cycle. They are built on rigorous testing, expert consensus and real-world application. Each document is a living resource, continuously updated to reflect the latest industry knowledge.
Our initial focus was on packaging compatible with conventional recycling mills. Today, our scope includes packaging that requires flotation deinking and specialised recycling processes.
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WS-3 Guidance on Improved Collection and Sorting (2024)
Based on a comprehensive review of European best practices, this guidance supports the development of infrastructure that meets legal requirements and helps achieve our 90% recycling rate target.
The 2024 edition includes:
• Updated recommendations for household collection
• A dual-stream approach
- Blue bin for packaging suited to conventional and deinking mills
- Yellow bin for packaging requiring specialised mills
• New chapters on
- Organic contamination
- Sorting technologies
- Recycling systems for hospitality and on-the-go use
