European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment

EUROPEAN PACKAGING REGULATION PPWR published in official journal of the European Union / Unresolved questions surrounding reusable transport packaging	24.01.2025
PACKAGING EUROPE Europen manifesto spells out industry's priorities / Trade body calls on EU to fast track PPWR	11.11.2024
EU PACKAGING Position of member states sets stage for talks on final regs / Interest groups raise concerns about PPWR	04.01.2024
EU PACKAGING Trade groups warn on erosion of single market under proposed packaging regulation / Fragmentation could deter potential investors	21.12.2023
EU PACKAGING More trade groups attack vote on plastic packaging regs / Some decisions earn praise	23.11.2023
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT EP Environment Committee targets 80% packaging waste recycling / EU Commission's original goals revived	02.02.2017
CIRCULAR ECONOMY Europen calls on EU to ensure packaging waste regulations do not disrupt the internal market / Need for case-by-case assessment / Extended producer responsibility scheme to apply to consumers, too	08.03.2016
US SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING Ameripen association established to promote environmentally- friendly approach / “Material neutral” perspective	22.03.2011
EVENTS “Packaging 2020” and “Green Dot 2010” / Organisers Europen and Pro-Europe mark 20 years of Extended Producer Responsibility	25.03.2010
PACKAGING REGULATIONS EUROPE Europen reports on German drinks packaging / Ireland launches waste management review / EC publishes 203 page report on waste directive	04.03.2010

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