EU Commission pledges to support forest-based sector by providing a level-playing field as key legislation setting the path for the bioeconomy is about to be released. Some 200 people gathered in Brussels to discuss the upcoming Bioeconomy Strategy, which will be officially proposed by the European Commission in November. Back in February, when the EU […]| www.cepi.org
The Cepi key statistics report 2024 shows that pulp and paper sector remained resilient in 2024, with a recovery that has partly offset the decline of 2021-2023. While regulatory conditions for global competitiveness remain an issue, sustainability and decarbonisation remain priorities. Paper and Board consumption increased by 7.0% in 2024, slightly less than initially expected, […]| www.cepi.org
European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) data reveals that the recycling rate for all paper products, including graphic paper, packaging and tissue, reached 75.1% in 2024. This figure aligns with multi-annual growth trends, demonstrating that the sector remains on track to meet its voluntary recycling target of a 76% recycling rate by 2030. The report highlights […]| www.cepi.org