# 4evergreen > Perfecting circularity together ## Posts - [Evidence-driven circular solutions: Reflections from our EU Green Week Partner Event ](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-eu-green-week-2025/): On 24 June 2025, as part of the European Commission’s Green Week 2025, we hosted an event that brought together a senior panel of experts to discuss circular solutions in fibre-based packaging. Held in Brussels, the fireside chat featured voices from the European Commission, industry leaders, and NGOs, all united by a shared ambition: to make packaging truly circular.   The discussion underscored the complexity of the packaging ecosystem and the importance of collaboration across the value chain. From policy frameworks and recyclability standards to consumer behaviour and reuse infrastructure, it became clear that no single actor can solve the circularity... - [4evergreen’s 2024 Annual Report: Celebrating a year of momentum toward our vision of circular fibre-based packaging](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/annual-report-2024/): We are proud to launch 4evergreen’s 2024 Annual Report, celebrating a year of momentum toward our vision of circular fibre-based packaging.  In 2024, our alliance grew stronger, with over 100 organisations from the fibre-based packaging value-chain, working together to achieve a 90% recycling rate for fibre-based packaging by 2030.  This year marked the finalisation of the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol, published in early 2025, a significant milestone that harmonises how our industry assesses packaging recyclability. We also released Version 3 of the Circularity by Design Guideline and the Guidance on Improved Collection and Sorting, reflecting deep collaboration and technical excellence.  Our community’s strength lies... - [A Major Leap for Circularity: The Finalized Recyclability Evaluation Protocol](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/a-major-leap-for-circularity-the-finalized-recyclability-evaluation-protocol/): A Major Leap for Circularity: The Finalized Recyclability Evaluation Protocol Building on the beta release from December 2022, the newly finalised Recyclability Evaluation Protocol is the result of extensive collaboration and input from over 100 stakeholders across the fibre-based packaging value chain. This milestone marks a major leap forward in the industry’s journey toward circularity, equipping businesses with a comprehensive, science-backed tool to assess and enhance the recyclability of their packaging. Now part of the 4evergreen toolbox, this protocol stands as a cornerstone resource – offering clear, data-driven guidance to help companies improve packaging design, meet regulatory expectations, and strengthen... - [4evergreen was featured in the Parliament Magazine](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-was-featured-in-the-parliament-magazine/): 4evergreen was featured in the Parliament Magazine With a recycling rate of 83.2% in Europe, fibre-based packaging exceeds all other materials, thanks to its renewable origins and ease of recyclability. However, fragmented collection and recycling systems across EU Member States hinder its full potential. The 4evergreen alliance is addressing these challenges by fostering collaboration between industries, policymakers, and waste management sectors, aiming for a 90% recycling rate by 2030. Political support, including European standardisation of waste collection and recycling systems, is crucial to ensure packaging contribute to circularity objectives. The transition to circular practices promises significant environmental and economic benefits.... - [Stronger Together: 4evergreen Opens New Doors for Collaboration with Associate Membership](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-launches-new-associate-membership/): Stronger Together: 4evergreen Opens New Doors for Collaboration with Associate Membership At 4evergreen, one of our founding pillars is the belief in the power of collaboration across the entire fibre-based value chain. Working together, we can share best practices and create impactful solutions that benefit the industry and the environment. With around 100 members from the entire value chain, the Alliance is committed to promoting low-carbon and circular solutions. Our goal is to raise the recycling rate of fibre-based packaging to 90% by 2030 in Europe. This is why we launched a new Associate Membership category to strengthen engagement with... - [4evergreen published updated Recyclability Evaluation Protocol](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-published-updated-recyclability-evaluation-protocol/): Brussels, 31 January 2025 – 4evergreen is proud to announce the release of the new version of the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol. This comprehensive document now incorporates significant advancements based on extensive feedback and collaboration among more than 100 stakeholders across the fibre-based packaging value chain. This version builds upon the beta release published in December 2022. It introduces several key updates and new methodologies, bringing significant value to the fibre-based packaging sector. It provides a standardised protocol for evaluating recyclability, supporting regulatory compliance, and offering data-driven recommendations for improving packaging design and recycling processes. The Protocol contains Part I on... - [4evergreen published Guidance on Improved Collection and Sorting Version 3](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-published-guidance-on-improved-collection-and-sorting-version-3/): Brussels, 14 November 2024 – 4evergreen is proud to announce the publication of Version 3 of the Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging for Recycling. This significant update is the result of great work by our Workstream 3, that involved over 40 industry experts from across the entire fibrebased packaging value chain. The updated Guidance aims to improve collection and sorting, aligning with 4evergreen’s mission to promote low-carbon and circular fibre-based packaging solutions. This document now includes three new annexes that provide in-depth insights into specific areas of the recycling process. The first annex addresses the... - [4evergreen discussed key developments for the fibre-based packaging industry at its Annual Conference](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-alliance-discussed-key-developments-for-the-fibre-based-packaging-industry-at-its-annual-conference-on-6-november-2024/): Brussels, 18 November 2024 – 4evergreen, the cross-industry alliance perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging from across the industry’s value chain, held its 5th Annual Conference in Brussels on 6 November. The event brought together fibre-based packaging value chain representatives, policymakers and other key stakeholders to discuss the sector’s latest developments and challenges. Towards new horizons for fibre-based packaging circularity “Over the past five years, we have reached significant milestones, from our initial deliverables to impactful collaborations that have driven our progress,” said Sarah Price, Chair of 4evergreen, during her welcome remarks. “The strength of the 4evergreen alliance lies in... - [4evergreen published Circularity by Design Guideline Version 3](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-circularity-by-design-guideline-v3/): Brussels, 21 October 2024 – 4evergreen is proud to announce the release of the third version of the Circularity by Design Guideline, an essential resource ideated by our value chain experts to create fibre-based packaging solutions designed for recycling from the beginning. This latest update offers a richer and more detailed overview of the EU’s regulatory framework, providing clear definitions and processes for recyclability. The guideline has design recommendations tailored for various packaging components, ensuring that each packaging element is optimised for recycling. The guideline now features an updated decision tree and a comprehensive Design for Recycling checklist. These tools... - [4evergreen alliance invites you to the Annual Conference 2024](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-alliance-invites-you-to-the-annual-conference-2024/): New horizons for fibre-based packaging circularity 06 November 2024, 13:30-18:15 CET Brussels, Les Ateliers des Tanneurs (Hybrid) Registrations   4evergreen is getting ready to welcome you to the 5th edition of the Annual Conference on November 6th, 2024, in Brussels and online. This year’s Conference, themed New horizons for fibre-based packaging circularity, marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a more sustainable and circular future. The conference will focus on how, with 4evergreen’s value chain approach to circularity, fibre-based packaging can continue to support the EU’s green transition and circular economy goals. It will also explore the uptake of... - [4evergreen web event: "Unlocking the toolbox to perfect fibre-based packaging circularity"](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-web-event-unlocking-the-toolbox-to-perfect-fibre-based-packaging-circularity/): On Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, the 4evergreen alliance hosted the online session “Unlocking the toolbox to perfect fibre-based packaging circularity.” Our experts from WS-1 and WS-2 discussed 4evergreen’s Circularity by Design Guideline and the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol. Then, 4evergreen members shared their experience on implementing our deliverables, presented their insightful findings, and addressed the audience’s questions. Stay tuned for updates on our tools and guidelines between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. The session recording is available here. - [A year of collaboration and growth: discover 4evergreen’s 2023 Annual Report!](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/a-year-of-collaboration-and-growth-discover-4evergreens-2023-annual-report/): We are excited to launch 4evergreen’s 2023 Annual Report, looking back at our growth and achievements from the past year and recognising the incredible effort and commitment of our members and teams. In 2023, we made some important decisions for the alliance: members agreed to extend its lifetime until at least the end of 2026, and they appointed a new leadership. At the same time, we reached 110 members – a signal that 4evergreen’s commitment to perfecting circularity continues to create value. We kept delivering on our commitment to perfecting circularity with two important publications – the second version of... - [4evergreen launches new Ambassadorship programme](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-launches-new-ambassadorship-programme/): 4evergreen is hitting the conference floors! This year, the alliance has launched a new Ambassadorship programme that will take us to major packaging and sustainability events, to spread the word about our circularity toolkit for fibre-based packaging. The goal of the programme is to promote the adoption of 4evergreen’s guidelines and tools – which include the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol, the Circularity by Design Guideline, and the Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting. We also aim to share our expertise with the packaging value chain and to convey the enthusiasm and dedication at the heart of our outstanding alliance, which... - [4evergreen wins European Paper Recycling Award](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-wins-european-paper-recycling-award/): Brussels, 20 February 2024: The 4evergreen alliance has won a prestigious award from the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) in the ‘Information and Education’ category. The award recognises 4evergreen’s work on the ‘Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-based Packaging for Recycling’, which provides best practices and recommendations to enhance fibre-based packaging recycling across Europe. The European Paper Recycling Awards, which are held every two years, celebrate innovative and impactful initiatives that support the paper recycling value chain and contribute to the European Green Deal objectives. The ‘information and education’ category honours projects that raise awareness and educate... - [4evergreen announces new chair and co-chair as alliance commits to renewed programme of circularity endeavours](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4eg-announces-new-chairs/): Brussels, January 17, 2024 – Today 4evergreen, Europe’s value chain alliance of over 110 members building a toolbox to propel fibre-based packaging towards a 90% recycling rate by 2030, appoints a new Chair and Co-Chair to lead the alliance. Chair Sarah Price, Director of Sustainability at Sappi and Co-Chair Andreas Walser, Managing Director at Hamburger Recycling , Member of Prinzhorn Group, will help drive the alliance’s strategy towards perfecting fibre-based packaging circularity from the design and manufacture phase to the collection, sorting and recycling of packaging materials.   The coming years will focus on maximising uptake of 4evergreen’s industry toolbox and continuing... - [4evergreen alliance publishes enhanced guidance on collection and sorting](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-alliance-publishes-enhanced-guidance-on-collection-and-sorting/): Brussels, December 14, 2023 – the 4evergreen alliance unveils the latest version of its Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging, updating the 2022 version with further industry insights on collection routes in Europe. The tool, which recommends a two-stream collection system, has also been adapted to be more user-friendly and aligned with the rest of 4evergreen’s circularity toolbox. The key to successful and efficient recycling lies in ensuring that fibre-based packaging finds its way to the right recycling mills. To guide future collection, sorting, and recycling infrastructure, 4evergreen’s experts in the workstream on collection and sorting... - [4evergreen alliance moves from guidance to action at Annual Conference: “The Pathway to Circularity”](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-alliance-moves-from-guidance-to-action-at-annual-conference-the-pathway-to-circularity/): Brussels, 20 November 2023: More than 150 people joined in Brussels and online to celebrate the 3-year anniversary of 4evergreen today, at a conference recognising the alliance’s achievements so far and exploring how to maximise industry uptake of 4evergreen’s circularity toolbox. “After three years of intense work, we have a set of resources that is open to everyone”, said Hans Wortman, 4evergreen Chair. “It is now the turn of companies, partners, and public authorities to use them and continue paving the way to Europe’s green future”. With the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation being voted on the same week in... - [4evergreen Announces its first Circularity Success Stories Initiative](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-announces-its-first-circularity-success-stories-initiative/): 4evergreen members are taking impressive steps to increase the recycling rate of fibre-based packaging to 90% by 2030. That’s why, before the summer, all of them have been invited to share their “Circularity Success Stories”: breakthrough projects, whether individual or collaborative, that have been spurred by the alliance and can serve as inspiring examples of fibre-based packaging circularity and sustainability. A total of 22 inspiring projects have qualified, and five will be showcased during 4evergreen’s annual conference, “The Pathway to Circularity: from Guidance to Action,” on 20 November in Brussels and online. Today, 4evergreen is excited to announce the selected projects: Addressing... - [4evergreen alliance sets the scene for Annual Conference in its three-year anniversary](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/annual-conference-2023/): The Pathway to Circularity: from Guidance to Action 20 November 2023, 13:30-17:30 CET Brussels, Comics Art Museum (Hybrid) Registrations   The fibre-based packaging industry is gearing up for a landmark event: the third 4evergreen Annual Conference, taking place on November 20, 2023, in Brussels and online. This year’s Conference, themed The Pathway to Circularity: from Guidance to Action, marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a more sustainable and circular future. For the past three years, 4evergreen has been at the forefront of driving change in the fibre-based packaging industry. Through the release of guidelines and protocols, 4evergreen has... - [Press Release | 4evergreen alliance adds beverage packaging design guidance to its fibre-based circularity toolset](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/press-release-4evergreen-alliance-adds-beverage-packaging-design-guidance-to-its-fibre-based-circularity-toolset/): 4evergreen alliance adds beverage packaging design guidance to its fibre-based circularity toolset   Brussels, June 19, 2023 – the 4evergreen alliance releases version 2 of its Circularity by Design Guideline, with new guidance on how to design beverage packaging that is recyclable from the start. Following months of expert-led research and discussions, the new recommendations cover fibre-based composite packaging types and inform designers on their compatibility with specialised recycling processes.   From coffee cups to juice and milk cartons, designers now have a reliable, industry-backed reference to make the best recyclability choices for these types of packaging. It is a... - [4evergreen online session: " Get Sorted: Enhancing Fibre-based Packaging Circularity through Improved Collection and Sorting"](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-to-host-the-online-session-get-sorted-enhancing-fibre-based-packaging-circularity-through-improved-collection-and-sorting/): On Thursday, 22nd of June 2023, the 4evergreen alliance hosted the online session “Get Sorted: Enhancing Fibre-based Packaging Circularity through Improved Collection and Sorting”. During the event, experts from the waste management sector discussed together the crucial role of collection and sorting to increase the recycling rate of fibre-based packaging, the current opportunities and challenges, and how different sector players can collaborate to make the whole ecosystem work best. In addition, 4evergreen experts guided participants through the content of our Guidance on the Improved Collection & Sorting and its recommendations for enhancing the collection and sorting of different types of... - [New Smithers’ report foresees billion-euro growth for fibre-based packaging by 2027](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/new-smithers-report-foresees-billion-euro-growth-for-fibre-based-packaging-by-2027/): The independent custom research company Smithers has recently released a new study on what is next for fibre-based packaging design. According to the results, the worldwide demand for fibre-based packaging is set to rise to $503.4 billion in 2027. This report also reviews the innovations currently developing or established on the market and their technical challenges.   Today, retailers and brand owners show increasing commitment to sustainable and circular solutions. At the same time, consumers are more conscious of the environmental implications of their choices. As a result, fibre-based packaging design is gaining popularity and is expected to rise at a... - [A new Co-Chair for 4evergreen  ](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/a-new-co-chair-for-4evergreen/): The 4evergreen alliance is ready to start another exciting year of activities with a new Co-Chair: Sarah Price, Director of Sustainability at Sappi, who will succeed Tiina Pursula as Chair of the Environment and Safety Committee at Cepi, thus leading the cross-industry alliance towards reaching its ambitious target of a 90% recycling rate of fibre-base packaging by 2030.  Together with Hans Wortman, who will keep his position of 4evergreen Chair, she will support the alliance’s members, 100 industry leaders across the whole sector, in driving innovations by intensifying value chain exchange and collaboration. In addition, she will lead the strategic... - [A happy festive season from 4evergreen](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/a-happy-festive-season-from-4evergreen/): 4evergreen celebrates the end of a successful year, which would not have been possible without the great contributions of all its members: 100 industry leaders from across the entire fibre-based packaging value chain.  The last few months have been full of accomplishments for 4evergreen. Its activities are recognised today as stellar examples of the commitment of the packaging industry to adapt itself to society’s challenges.   The alliance opened the year with the release of its first deliverable: The Circularity by Design Guideline, followed shortly after by the Guidance on the Improved Collection & Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging for Recycling and... - [Packaging Europe: 4evergreen launches recyclability evaluation tool for fibre-based packaging](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/packaging-europe-4evergreen-launches-recyclability-evaluation-tool-for-fibre-based-packaging/): The 4evergreen alliance has released the beta version of its Fibre-Based Packaging Recyclability Evaluation protocol, with the tool as a whole expected to create an improved and standardised framework for evaluating the recyclability of packaging products in Europe. 75 experts from across the fibre-based packaging value chain collaborated to develop the protocol by analysing data and drawing upon the results of over 50 recycling tests, said to have resulted in almost 100 samples. It helps users to interpret the results of Cepi’s recyclability test method, giving them insight into the quality of the materials their product uses and the efficiency of its recycling... - [Press Release｜4evergreen alliance launches landmark industry tool to assess fibre-based packaging recyclability](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/press-release%ef%bd%9c4evergreen-alliance-launches-landmark-industry-tool-to-assess-fibre-based-packaging-recyclability/): Brussels, December 12 2022 – Today the 4evergreen alliance publishes the beta release of its Fibre-Based Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Protocol, part one for standard mills. This landmark tool will help the entire value chain enhance and harmonise how it evaluates the recyclability of existing and future packaging products. Fibre-based packaging designers, manufacturers and recyclers are constantly innovating to create new products and technologies. Their aim is to maximise circularity and help the sector play a crucial, positive role in shaping Europe’s climate-neutral future. But so far, they have lacked a common European method to assess product recyclability. To fill the... - [4evergreen reaches the 100 members milestone and continues to increase its outreach](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-reaches-100-members-milestone/): The 4evergreen alliance keeps growing, combining the knowledge and expertise of market leaders from all segments in the fibre-based packaging value chain. This year, the alliance has celebrated a major achievement by reaching 100 members. Since its launch in late 2019, 4evergreen has never stopped growing. In September this year, reputable members had the chance to meet each other in person for the first time at the alliance’s outreach event. Soon after the event, 4evergreen officially welcomed its 100th member! 4evergreen is built upon its membership’s knowledge, expertise and dedication, representing its beating heart. It brings together key market players... - [4evergreen Workshop at the European Parliament: “Unboxing the Challenge of Fibre-Based Packaging Circularity”](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-workshop-european-parliament/): On 25th October, the 4evergreen alliance held the European Parliament Workshop “Unboxing the Challenge of Fibre-Based Packaging Circularity.” Co-Hosted by the Cabinet of Nils Torvalds, Member of the European Parliament and Vice-President of Renew Europe, the event was a great opportunity to discuss with policymakers how our members are collaborating to meet the EU Green Deal targets. “Our members at 4evergreen are clearly showcasing how the whole fibre-based packaging value chain is taking action to meet the ambitious target set by the EU Green Deal. Together, they are developing a set of guidelines and recommendations that will help us reach our goal, a 90%... - [Circularity Success Stories: Interviews with Mayors of EU cities that are leading the change](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/circularity-success-stories-interviews-with-mayors-of-eu-cities-that-are-leading-the-change/):   During recent years, cities all over Europe have increasingly demonstrated their commitment to the objectives of the EU Green Deal. Some have been actively promoting sustainability and the circular economy for decades. Across the continent, certain cases stand out, becoming real pioneers and leading the unavoidable change. Our alliance has identified several European cities that are at the forefront of efficient waste management and recycling performance. On the occasion of the 20th European Week of Regions and Cities, we are releasing a special series of interviews with mayors, focusing on their waste collection and sorting systems, the problems they... - [Press release| 4evergreen Alliance Calls for Greater Harmonisation in Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/press-release-4evergreen-alliance-calls-for-greater-harmonisation-in-collection-and-sorting-of-fibre-based-packaging/): 4evergreen Alliance Calls for Greater Harmonisation in Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging    Brussels, September 1 2022 – A state of the art review of the collection and sorting systems across Europe, conducted by 50 companies throughout the entire packaging value chain, highlights several recommendations to improve efficiency. The 4evergreen alliance has endorsed systems that provide adequate sorting at the point of collection.   After two years of work, combining the expertise of 24 individuals and validated by a further 75 industry representatives from 50 companies, the 4evergreen alliance has today released its Guidance on the Improved Collection and... - [Press Release: Recycling A Key Contributor to EU Green Deal: 4evergreen Event Highlights Links](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/press-release-recycling-a-key-contributor-to-eu-green-deal-4evergreen-event-highlights-links/): Brussels, 21 September 2022. The 4evergreen Alliance welcomed more than 180 participants, including speakers ranging from former UN Climate Ambassadors to the European Commission to innovators and high-level representatives from across the fibre-based packaging industry. Participants heard about the importance of upcoming packaging legislation and how the recycling industry can contribute to the EU Green Deal. The 4evergreen Alliance hosted an event packed full of insights and participants this recent week. Meeting for the first time in-person since the formation of the Alliance back in 2019, more than 180 people sat in the crowd at the Autoworld Museum, whilst an... - [Circularity Success Stories | TALLINN: Welcome to the next European Green Capital](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/circularity-success-stories-tallinn/): Naturally, we wanted to conclude this series with the city that deservedly holds the title of European Green Capital in 2023. Tallinn’s Mayor Kõlvart kindly explains to us the determining factors in this triumph, including a rich biodiversity, governance in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, and the investment in free public transport. In terms of waste management, Tallinn aims to achieve a 65% recycling rate for household waste by 2035. As 4evergreen analyses in the recently released “Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-based Packaging for Recycling”, levels for sorted household collection are significantly lower than those... - [Circularity Success Stories | LJUBLJANA: A safe, clean, sustainable capital for all](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/circularity-success-stories-ljubljana/): In 2014, Ljubljana was the first capital city to commit to the Zero Waste Goal, followed by the honour of being appointed as the European Green Capital in 2016. Time after time, Ljubljana has shown an innovative attitude and a firm commitment to sustainable standards. Their approach is holistic – in parallel to that of our own alliance, which brings together cross-industry representatives from the whole value chain. In their case, it rather means conceiving elements such as smart transport, green spaces, water treatment and waste management as part of a bigger scheme where environmental sustainability and citizen well-being must... - [Circularity Success Stories | TRENTO: Over twenty years of sustainable development](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/circularity-success-stories-trento/):  With a population of over one hundred thousand inhabitants, Trento has appeared in several rankings as one of the leading cities in Italy in terms of environmental performance. As Mayor Franco Ianeselli explains, sustainability has been on Trento’s agenda since the 1990s. Today, it can proudly claim to have achieved an impressive 80% for separate waste collection, following the implementation of a door-to-door collection system and a tremendous effort to raise public awareness.   Mayor Ianeselli, Trento is one of Italy’s champions in terms of sustainability, as several reports have shown in recent years (e. g. Smart City Index). Does... - [Circularity Success Stories | BRATISLAVA: On the path to circularity 2030](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/circular-success-stories-bratislava-on-the-path-to-circularity-2030/): There is no doubt that Bratislava has earned its reputation as one of the greenest cities in Europe – and in the world, according to visitors. The Mayor of Bratislava, Mr Vallo, has worked intensely on an ambitious plan that includes, amongst other projects, the goal to plant over 25,000 trees and a research project for the digitalisation of waste management. In the following interview, the Mayor of the Slovak capital talks about the pillars of his strategy and future plans including the implementation of a “Pay As You Throw” system.   Mr. Vallo, since you became the Mayor of... - [Hybrid Conference: The Circularity Challenge: How Recycling Contributes Towards the European Green Deal](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/hybrid-conference-the-circularity-challenge-how-recycling-contributes-towards-the-european-green-deal/): The Circularity Challenge: How Recycling Contributes Towards the European Green Deal 21 September 2022 – 9 AM 12 PM CEST Autoworld Museum, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Brussels   On 21 September 2022, within the framework of Global Recycling Week, 4evergreen will be hosting the hybrid event: “The Circularity Challenge: How Recycling Contributes Towards the European Green Deal.” The conference will be live-streamed from the Autoworld Museum at Parc du Cinquantenaire, Brussels. The event will be the perfect opportunity to find out more about the innovative nature of the fibre-based packaging industry. Whilst being an industry with a long history of efficiency, innovation has... - [A Journey through Recycling of Fibre-based Packaging](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/a-journey-through-recycling-of-fibre-based-packaging/): Recycling is one of the pillars to reach a more circular and sustainable future. When it comes to packaging, fibre-based packaging has the highest recyclability rate in Europe. However, to achieve sustainable economic growth, we need to develop more efficiency in the recycling procedure and enhance circularity. On the road to increasing the recyclability rate even further and making the packaging industry even more sustainable and fully circular; we must first, understand the recycling history and process. Recycling paper: an old story The paper industry is a pioneer in the recycling process. The origin of the recycling logo —used to... - [Understanding the challenges of collection and sorting](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/understanding-the-challenges-of-collection-and-sorting/): The environmental impact of production, use, and disposal of increasing quantities of packaging waste has highlighted the need for more efficient collection and sorting systems. Whilst recycling is often used to describe the whole process of re-introducing materials into the production cycle, if we want to truly understand this process, we need to look at the first two steps: collection and sorting. Collection: picking it up where you left it The first phase of the recycling process is collecting the packaging once it has been used and disposed of by the end consumer. We can broadly divide collection into two... - [How did paper become such an important pillar of the packaging industry?](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/how-did-paper-become-such-an-important-pillar-of-the-packaging-industry/): Paper is an essential product in daily life. Not only is it renewable, clean, but incredibly versatile: it regularly provides new possibilities, applications, and end-uses. The first use that comes to mind when thinking about paper is writing material but for how long has paper been a core pillar of the packaging industry?  Paper history, a journey through time!   In Europe, papermakers rediscovered tree fibres for papermaking in the 19th century. Several machines and processes were developed in Europe and America for grinding or chemically breaking down wood to produce paper. As wood was abundant and accessible, its use instead... - [Packaging Europe: 4evergreen alliance releases guidance on designing packaging for recycling](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/packaging-europe-4evergreen-alliance-releases-guidance-on-designing-packaging-for-recycling/): The cross-industry initiative, 4evergreen alliance, has released its Circularity by Design guideline aimed at providing the packaging value chain with clear recommendations for designing fibre-based packaging for recycling from the start of its lifecycle. According to the guidelines, “the amount of variety of fibre-based packaging on the market is continuously growing and becoming more complex. Innovative solutions are therefore needed to maintain and further increase the recycling rates across Europe” – including a greater consideration for material compositions and adaptions to recycling processes. The aim of the report is to examine the impact of different components on fibre-based packaging and how these affect... - [Press Release: 4evergreen releases expert based guideline for how to produce packaging designed for recycling](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-releases-expert-based-guidelines-for-how-to-produce-packaging-designed-for-recycling/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image media=”2068″ media_width_percent=”70″ alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”663738″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”199999″]Brussels, March 7 2022 – The 4evergreen Alliance has released its Circularity by Design guideline, the culmination of expert-led research and discussions to provide packaging designers with clear recommendations for how to make fibre-based packaging that is designed for recycling from the very beginning. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”182193″]The Circularity by Design guideline was developed by 29 packaging design experts, and reviewed by 114 industry leaders. The guideline represents a critical step in building a circular future for fibre-based packaging. Designing with circularity in mind means using the materials that aid an increasingly efficient recycling process. The 4evergreen guideline... - [Fibre-based: the future of packaging?](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/fibre-based-the-future-of-packaging/): Packaging in all its forms and multiple functions is an essential component of our daily lives and has become increasingly central in the drive for a more circular and sustainable economy. We have already explored the extensive potential for recycling fibre-based packaging, but what about the potential uses? Packaging serves to protect our goods during transit, storage, and distribution. It also ensures food safety, provides tamper evidence and prevents waste through breakage, spoilage, contamination, all whilst extending the products’ shelf life. It also gives us vital information about the product and builds brand identity and differentiation. To a large extent,... - [Forests: the beginning of the loop for fibre-based packaging!](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/forests-the-beginning-of-the-loop-for-fibre-based-packaging/): From the air we breathe to the food we eat and the packaging it comes in, humans depend on forests. Forests are the life and lungs of our planet and house over 80% of the world’s land-based plants and animal species.  With a growing global population and increasing consumption, sustainable forest management – the sustainable use and management of forests – has become vital for the conservation of forests. In Europe today, forests stand 30% larger in area than in the 1950s((Cepi: https://sustainability.cepi.org/forest/)), largely due to the careful control of natural regeneration, planting, growing, and harvesting.  What is the link between forests and packaging?   Wood provides the cellulosic fibres essential to produce fibre-based packaging. This makes forests the... - [Fibre-Based Packaging: A Circular Solution](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/fibre-based-packaging-a-circular-solution/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Packaging is key to safe and convenient product delivery to businesses and people across the globe. Today, we need more efficient packaging that is designed with circularity in mind to build a more sustainable future. Fibre-based packaging is a key enabler of circular and green growth. It is made of fibres that can have several lives by being kept in the recycling loop and it has already the highest recycling rate in Europe, compared to other packaging materials. But being good should not keep us from getting better. 4evergreen goal is to perfect the circularity of fibre-based packaging by raising... - [Press Release: 4evergreen shares the highlights of fact-based guidelines and protocol aimed to increase the recycling rate of fibre-based packaging.](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/press-release-4evergreen-shares-the-highlights-of-fact-based-guidelines-and-protocol-aimed-to-increase-the-recycling-rate-of-fibre-based-packaging/): Brussels – 30 November 2021 – the 4evergreen alliance shares its first insights of research into different aspects of the fibre-based packaging value chain, in a unique industry-wide attempt to increase the recycling rate of fibre-based packaging.   After extensive  research and analysis, conducted by  more than 130 experts from 80 companies during the last year, 4evergreen alliance presented highlights from its seminal work focused on increasing the recyclability of fibre-based packaging to 90% by 2030 through:  – A new recyclability evaluation protocol: 52 packaging samples have been tested and evaluated in accordance with their suitability to be recycled at... - [Virtual Conference: “A Circular Future for Packaging: perfecting fibre-based circularity together”](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/virtual-conference-a-circular-future-for-packaging-perfecting-fibre-based-circularity-together/): On 30 November 2021, from 14.00 to 16.35 CET, 4evergreen will be hosting our virtual event: “A Circular Future for Packaging: perfecting fibre-based circularity together” to provide an update on our progress towards increasing the circularity of fibre-based packaging. After a busy year of activities, the virtual 4evergreen conference will offer members, industry representatives, consumer associations, and EU policymakers the chance to learn more about the guidelines and protocol that our team of more than 200 experts see and discuss the alliance’s achievements and an opportunity to provide their feedback, debate, and discuss our work towards perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging and how we... - [Call for applicants: 4evergreen invites start-ups to join the alliance](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/call-for-applicants-4evergreen-invites-start-ups-to-join-the-alliance/): 4evergreen is a cross-industry alliance perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging to contribute to a climate-neutral and sustainable society. The variety of fibre-based packaging on the market is growing. Therefore, we will pay particular attention to packaging types with a lower circularity performance today, namely those used for household, out-of-home, and on-the-go consumption to reach our common goal to raise the overall recycling rate of fibre-based packaging in Europe to 90% by 2030. Innovation stands at the heart of our alliance, and we have a dedicated workstream, which aims to accelerate the development of technologies and new processes that can... - [Press Release: 4evergreen welcomes new chair to drive the alliance towards the completion of fibre-based packaging guidelines](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/press-release-4evergreen-welcomes-new-chair/): BRUSSELS, 23 June 2021 – 4evergreen, the cross-industry alliance perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging from across the industry’s value chain, announced Hans Wortman as new Chair. Wepa’s Head of Paper for Recycling Sourcing, Hans Wortman, will be succeeding Eija Hietavuo as 4evergreen’s Chair. Tiina Pursula, having replaced Ms Hietavuo as Chair of the Cepi (Confederation of European Paper Industries) Environment and Safety Committee, will become Deputy Chair. The alliance is driving new developments across the paper and board sector, using the platform to push for industrial innovation in Europe by creating two sets of guidelines – design, and collection... - [Press Release: 4evergreen Announces the new Composition of its Steering Group](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/press-release-4evergreen-announces-the-new-composition-of-its-steering-group/): BRUSSELS, 16 December 2020 – 4evergreen, the alliance that aims to perfect the circularity of fibre-based packaging, has announced its Steering Group’s new composition.   Eleven leading figures from the fibre-based packaging value chain have been elected to the Steering Group of 4evergreen, where they will represent the views of the 55 members of the alliance. The Steering Group sets the strategy and operational priorities of the industry alliance. It approves and supervises the work of the five workstreams. The highest decision-making body of 4evergreen also gives operational direction to the work of the secretariat led by its Programme Director,... - [4evergreen featured in Packaging Europe's Podcast](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-featured-in-packaging-europes-podcast/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] We are pleased to share the newest podcast by Packaging Europe. Published on Tuesday, this podcast discusses the creation of our alliance, our objectives, and the overall challenges and opportunities for fibre-based packaging. Additionally, the podcast discusses the crucial role that fibre-based packaging plays in the transition to a circular economy.   This podcast represents an increased interest in 4evergreen and our objectives. We invite members to listen to the entire podcast here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Announcement: WS-4 has an ongoing call to action](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/announcement-ws-4-has-ongoing-calls-for-action/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]4evergreen’s innovation workstream is looking into future technologies and materials to perfect the recyclability, sortability, and circularity of fibre-based packaging. The first project related to the ‘Sortability of fibre-based barrier packaging’ focusses on investigating and evaluating technologies that can assist with the sorting of fibre-based barrier packaging from a mixed paper waste stream.  These packaging types are often segregated for recycling at specialist or standard mills. The ability to identify non-target materials such as plastics, metals or organic contamination is also in scope. The classification of ‘fibre-based barrier packaging’ includes packaging containing either single or double-sided metallised or plastic... - [4evergreen's Launch Event](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreens-launch-event/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]4evergreen held its online launch event on 25 November. It was the opportunity to showcase the alliance’s vision to contribute to a climate-neutral and sustainable society by perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging. Close to 700 participants registered for the event! Industry representatives, policymakers, and journalists celebrated the virtual launch of the forum created to engage and connect industry members from across the fibre-based packaging value chain. The event commenced with a keynote speech by Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevičius. He shared his views and expectations on how the wood fibre-based packaging industry could further contribute to the European... - [Cepi's Paper & Beyond 2020 Event Featured 4evergreen](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/cepis-paper-beyond-2020-event-featured-4evergreen/): Cepi’s annual two-day event is the premier meeting place for the paper industry and European policymakers. Hosted on 25 November, the event focused on the European paper industry’s significant contribution to the European Green Deal. The Paper & Beyond event brought together pulp and paper producers, paper and cardboard product manufacturers, technology suppliers, European policymakers, researchers, and press. This year’s programme included a session on ‘Beyond Recycling’, dedicated to 4evergreen and its mission. This session featured Anna Granskog from McKinsey, who presented their report on how to improve the circularity of fibre-based packaging. She was joined by Eija Hietavuo, the... - [Member News: New Partnerships, New Products](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/member-news-new-partnerships-new-products/): 4evergreen partners announce collaborations, with Sappi partnering with machine maker Rovema, while Mayr-Melnhof Karton launches new products with Cult Caffé, HOSTI and Alpengummi. One of the key concerns of the packaging industry is the development of sustainable value chains and environmentally friendly packaging processes. With this in mind, the speciality paper manufacturer and 4evergreen member Sappi and the machine manufacturer Rovema, two international leaders when it comes to sustainability, have entered into a strategic partnership. The partnership will focus on developing innovative paper-based barrier packaging solutions, creating high precision in the interaction between material and machine, and minimising the loss of performance during... - [Ensuring Safe Packaging](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/ensuring-safe-packaging/): Packaging has a vital part to play in the safe delivery of food to consumers. Food safety certification can guarantee safe production methods and minimise risk throughout the production chain. With people choosing to eat at home more often, it is important that groceries and takeaway food can be delivered to consumers safely. Packaging has a vital part to play in this process. Food safety certification is one way to guarantee safe production methods and minimise risk throughout the production chain. The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to shifts in eating habits, as restaurants and cafés were forced to close, and... - [Making a big deal about circularity: An interview with Cepi’s Jori Ringman](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/making-a-big-deal-about-circularity-an-interview-with-cepis-jori-ringman/):   The 4evergreen alliance is an unprecedented industry collaboration. Never before have businesses and organisations from every part of the fibre-based packaging value chain joined forces for a common cause. Events leading to the launch of the alliance were set in motion about a year ago when Jori Ringman, the Director General of Cepi – the European association representing the paper industry – was first approached by large brand owners. “Representatives of several large consumer food and beverage brands expressed their concerns on the EU’s plans to crack down on plastic,” he says. “They wanted to know how changes in... - [4evergreen’s new Programme Director: A passion for the fibre-based industry](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreens-new-programme-director-a-passion-for-the-fibre-based-industry/): Susanne Haase has started as the Programme Director of Programme the 4evergreen Alliance. The goal of the alliance, an initiative of Cepi, is to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in the circular economy. Susanne Haase, an experienced editor, and award-winning journalist has been enthusiastically reporting on the international pulp and paper industry for more than 15 years. Now she has taken up the role of Program Director of 4evergreen, an alliance that is connecting industry members from across the fibre-based packaging value chain. Susanne has authored numerous articles in her career that have underlined the importance of cross-value chain... - [Cutting confusion over recycling](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/cutting-confusion-over-recycling/): Cutting confusion over recycling Sustainable packaging leader DS Smith is launching its brand-new Circular Design Principles, as it reveals new research that shows there is a desperate need for consistent design to help cut through the confusion in the recycling of packaging. The Principles have been developed in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and have been created to help support companies design reuse and recyclability into their packaging. They come as a new study uncovers that European adults admit to throwing 41% of their recyclable material into general waste. In fact, 74% said they were not clear which types... - [The 4evergreen alliance welcomes more members every month](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/the-4evergreen-alliance-welcomes-more-members-every-month/): The #4evergreen alliance has welcomed 52 members to date with many more to follow as companies across the entire #packaging value chain see the benefits of joining this unique cross-sector platform. When 4evergreen was launched in November 2019, it boasted some of the biggest names in the industry as its founding members, including Stora Enso, Nestlé , Danone, Huhtamaki, SIG Combibloc, SEDA International Packaging Group, Elopak, Tetra Pak, AR Packaging and Mars among others. In total, 29 members were on board, bringing expertise and experience from across the entire value chain and uniting the new members behind a common goal: To increase the role of the #biobased economy within the packaging industry. Since the end of 2019, 23 more... - [4evergreen: An alliance for today and for the future](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/4evergreen-an-alliance-for-today-and-for-the-future/): Since its launch in late 2019, 4evergreen has grown steadily, welcoming new members from across the fibre-based packaging industry who are committed to its goals of increased circularity and sustainability. As the alliance prepares for the second half of 2020, with more members joining and the appetite for change increasing, the reasons behind its creation are as relevant as ever. In an age where environmental awareness is spreading and, consequently, the concerns of consumers over their own impact are increasing, companies involved in the production of packaging and packaging materials are joining their forces to further optimise the packaging circularity... - [Best practice trial for reusable coffee cups during COVID-19](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/good-practices-on-driving-sustainability-in-packaging/): Introducing the best practice trial for reusable coffee cups during COVID-19 and the launch of Circular Design Principles to drive sustainability in packaging. ## Pages - [TEST same PDF File](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/test-same-pdf-file/): [vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]download the protocol[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/about/guidance-on-the-improved-collection-and-sorting/): 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. “Discover... - [Circularity by Design Guideline](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/about/circularity-by-design-guideline/): 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. “Discover... - [Recyclability Evaluation Protocol](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/about/recyclability-evaluation-protocol/): 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. “Discover... - [Confirmation](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/confirmation/): confirmation ✓ Registration successfully submitted! Thank you for registering for our event! We confirm that we have received your application correctly. We will get in touch via email in the coming days with all the necessary information. In the meantime, you can find the latest programme here. - [Ambassadorship Programme](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/about/ambassadorship-programme/): taking circularity centre stage The 4evergreen Ambassadorship Programme brings our mission to life through the voices of our members. It is designed to raise awareness of our work, promote the use of our tools and inspire action across the fibre-based packaging sector. Our ambassadors are experienced professionals who represent the alliance at key industry events. They lead conversations, share insights and showcase how our guidelines and protocols are helping to shape a more circular future. powered by people, driven by purpose This programme is powered by the passion and expertise of our member organisations. Together, they form a strong network... - [Circularity Success Stories](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/about/circularity-success-stories/): circularity success stories: Across the 4evergreen alliance, members are putting our tools into practice and delivering measurable results. Their projects show how collaboration, innovation and shared expertise can accelerate change. Each year, we invite members to submit their most impactful initiatives. These stories highlight how our guidelines and protocols are being used to improve recyclability, enhance collection and sorting, and enable better recycling outcomes 2025 Circularity Success Stories – coming soon!Register to our Annual Conference and meet the winners! 2024 Circularity Success Stories In 2024, members were invited to submit projects under three categories: 1. Products Designed for Circularity 2.... - [Privacy Policy](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/privacy-policy/): privacy policy This Application collects some Personal Data from its Users. Types of Data collected   Among the types of Personal Data that this Application collects, by itself or through third parties, there are: Cookies, username, email address, various types of Data, Usage Data, website, first name and last name.Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection.Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Application.Unless specified... - [News](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/news/): Select Option Press Releases Good Practices to boost sustainability in packaging 4evergreen news Evidence-driven circular solutions: Reflections from our EU Green Week Partner Event  On 24 June 2025, as part of the European Commission’s Green Week 2025, we hosted an event that brought together a senior panel… Read More 4evergreen’s 2024 Annual Report: Celebrating a year of momentum toward our vision of circular fibre-based packaging We are proud to launch 4evergreen’s 2024 Annual Report, celebrating a year of momentum toward our vision of circular fibre-based packaging. … Read More A Major Leap for Circularity: The Finalized Recyclability Evaluation Protocol A Major... - [Contact](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/contact/): Get in Touch Have questions or want to learn more about joining 4evergreen? We would love to hear from youemail us: 4evergreen@cepi.org address 4evergreen c/o Cepi Avenue Louise 250 1050 Brussels Belgium Check here if you accept our terms (Privacy Policy) Δ - [Become an Associate Member](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/join/become-an-associate-member/): become an associate member Are you part of an association, research institute, or non-profit organisation? Join as an Associate Member and amplify your influence.   Our Associate Membership is designed to strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders and expand the reach of our work. It is your opportunity to connect, contribute, and be recognised as a champion of circularity.   who can join as an associate Associate status is open to: Research institutes Extended producer responsibility organisations Start-ups Not-for-profit associations Other relevant organisations Associates must share our mission but do not need to meet the criteria for full sponsor membership. what... - [About](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/about/): who we are 4evergreen is a cross-industry alliance dedicated to perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging. Our members include more than 110 organisations from across the value chain, such as pulp, paper and board manufacturers, packaging producers and converters, brand owners, retailers, recyclers, waste managers, and research institutions. Together, we are working to ensure that fibre-based packaging plays a leading role in a climate neutral and sustainable society. Our ambition is bold and measurable. We aim to achieve a 90% recycling rate for fibre-based packaging in Europe by end 2030. find out more Learn More Fibre-based packaging, from paper cups to cardboard boxes,... - [Members](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/members/): 4evergreen brings together industry leaders in fibre-based packaging 4evergreen brings together a diverse and influential group of organisations from across the fibre-based packaging value chain. Since our launch in 2020, we have grown from 30 founding members to more than 110. Our members include pulp, paper, board manufacturers, recyclers, packaging producers, converters, brand owners, retailers, collectors, and waste management companies. It also comprises non-fibre material suppliers (e.g., adhesives, inks, coatings), as well as the technology and research segment. This breadth of expertise is what makes 4evergreen unique. It allows us to build consensus, develop practical tools and implement change across... - [Join](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/join/): become a member Join 4evergreen, the leading platform for circularity, influence, and impact in fibre-based packaging In a time of rising environmental expectations and growing demand for sustainable solutions, 4evergreen is where the packaging industry collaborates to lead the transformation. why join 4evergreen is more than a network. It is a movement. Since 2019, we have grown into one of the most influential cross-industry alliances for fibre-based packaging sustainability. With more than 100 members from across the value chain, we are shaping the tools, standards, and strategies that will define the future of packaging. Our goal is clear: We aim... - [Home](https://4evergreen.dotcalm.gr/): who we are 4evergreen is a cross-industry alliance committed to perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging. read more what we do We turn ambition into action. Our alliance develops practical, evidence-based tools that support the design, collection, sorting and recycling of fibre-based packaging. read more technical toolkit Our deliverables support every stage of the packaging life cycle: Recyclability Evaluation Protocol (2025) Circularity by Design Guideline (2024) Guidance on Collection and Sorting (2024) read more our latest activities We are constantly evolving. Our members work with research institutes and technical experts to update our toolbox, share new insights and respond to... [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)