What does it mean for corrugated cardboard to be recycled for real? To find out, our sector welcomed circular economist Harald Friedl behind the scenes to see how our circular performance works in practice. From recycling to packaging production, Harald saw first-hand how corrugated fibres stay in use and met the people behind the process. We were pleased to open our doors to show how cardboard supports the circular economy with a recycling rate that exceeds 90%. Harald went on a journey. What did he discover? See for yourself! 👇 fefco.org/eu-policy/corrugat…

Effective EPR rules need to achieve two things: - Make responsibilities traceable and enforceable - Keep cross-border compliance proportionate, predictable and workable That balance is at the heart of today’s European Parliament discussions on a proposed suspension of the #PPWR’s EPR authorised-representative requirement for cross-border trade. The corrugated cardboard packaging value chain supplies businesses whose products travel across Europe. When those businesses sell packaged products in Member States where they are not established, they may need to appoint an authorised representative to meet their EPR obligations. Combined with different national registration and reporting processes, this can add complexity across the value chain. The challenge is to simplify unnecessary burdens without undermining producer accountability or the effective financing of packaging-waste management. Effective implementation means making EPR work in practice for businesses, policymakers and the environment. #EPR #SMEs #SingleMarket #CircularByNature

It takes a lot of care to put food on the table. From the hands that grow it to the hands that cook it, the journey must be smooth. When food is damaged or lost along the way, all those efforts risk going to waste. That's why choosing effective food packaging is key: it protects the resources and care that went into producing it. Corrugated packaging helps reduce damage in transit, supports ventilation where needed and adapts to different products and supply-chain needs. This #WorldFoodDay, let’s remember what’s at stake when we protect food on its journey. Discover how corrugated packaging can make a difference👇. fefco.org/circular-by-nature…

Cross-border trade needs EPR rules that work in practice. The debate in Germany over the PPWR’s authorised-representative requirement highlights a wider challenge: ⏩ How can businesses selling across borders meet their EPR obligations without facing disproportionate administrative complexity? For SMEs in particular, compliance can absorb time and resources that would otherwise go into running, growing and innovating their business. At the same time, EPR systems need to be effective and enforceable. The policy challenge is to strike the right balance: ensuring requirements are effective in practice, while remaining proportionate and consistent across the Single Market. Successful implementation must deliver environmental benefits while also being workable for the businesses responsible for putting it into practice. #PPWR #EPR #SingleMarket #SMEs #CircularByNature logistik-heute.de/news/ppwr-…

Fresh food is too valuable to lose before it reaches consumers. From farms and processing facilities to retailers, corrugated cardboard combines strength, ventilation and formats designed for different products and supply-chain needs. Ahead of #WorldFoodDay, discover how microflute trays and punnets are created for fruit, vegetables and food-to-go. Read the FEFCO blog! 👇 corrugated-ofcourse.eu/creat… #CircularByNature

What will shape demand for corrugated packaging over the next five years? This industry analysis highlights drivers expected to influence the market, including: ✅ E-commerce growth ✅️ Sustainability requirements ✅️ Automation and digitalisation ✅️ Changing consumer expectations Why it matters: understanding these long-term shifts will help our sector decide where to invest and innovate. Read the full analysis 👇 smithers.com/resources/2026/… #CircularByNature

What does #PPWR implementation mean in practice for transport packaging? On October 8th, FEFCO’s Senior Policy Advisor Marta Roche will speak at Sustainable Packaging Europe about how our sector is navigating the new regulatory landscape. Her session will explore: ▶️ Key PPWR requirements and potential compliance challenges ▶️ How industry expertise can help identify practical implementation challenges ▶️ How we are supporting members with regulatory analysis, knowledge sharing and practical guidance As the PPWR moves from legislation to implementation, understanding how the requirements work across complex logistics and e-commerce supply chains will be increasingly important. Register below 👇 sustainability-in-packaging.… #CircularByNature

With the #PPWR now applicable, understanding how its requirements translate into practice is increasingly important for the cardboard industry. ▶️ Clear, practical guidance helps members understand and navigate the new requirements. On September 24th, FEFCO’s Juliette Guérin joined a panel discussion on PPWR compliance at the launch of Hinojosa Folding Packaging France in Châteauroux. Exchanges like these help FEFCO turn complex regulatory requirements into practical support for the sector. #CircularByNature hinojosaevents.com/

Cyber attacks can halt production, disrupt supply chains and delay deliveries across the corrugated industry. During European Cybersecurity Month and beyond, FEFCO is helping members strengthen their resilience. 🛡️ Here's how: ▶️ Our practical Cybersecurity Handbook ▶️ Our Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Service, now in its pilot phase ▶️ And in 2027, Cyber Day will give members an opportunity to connect, exchange and build collective cyber resilience Together, we can bolster our cyber defenses. #CyberSecMonth #ThinkB4UClick #CircularByNature fefco.org/fefco-cybersecurit…

Tomorrow, 1 October at 9:00 AM, the European Paper Recycling Council will release its annual monitoring report, offering a fresh look at how paper recycling is performing across Europe. Why does this matter? Because recycling rates and the performance of #EPR schemes help show how well Europe’s circular economy is working in practice, providing important context for discussions around the #CircularEconomyAct. The report launch will bring together experts from across the paper and packaging value chain, including FEFCO’s Technical & Sustainability Director Juliette Guérin, alongside Maria Georgiadou (Recycling Manager, Cepi), Andrew Gelston (Senior Communications Manager, FBCA – Food and Beverage Carton Alliance), and Ulrich Leberle (Raw Materials Director, Cepi). 📅 1 October ⏰ 9:00 AM If you’re following developments in paper recycling, packaging, EPR or the broader #CircularEconomy, this is a useful opportunity to hear directly from the people working on these issues. Register here 👉 h1.nu/1EUES

The right packaging does 2 jobs: protects the product and avoids unnecessary material. Corrugated cardboard can be designed to fit the product and the journey, using the perfect amount of packaging for the job. ▶️ Customisable to different products and formats ▶️ Strong and rigid thanks to its fluted structure ▶️ Helps protect against shock and impact Good packaging design is about getting the balance right. See how corrugated protects products by design 👇 fefco.org/benefits-corrugate… #CircularByNature

On International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, let’s remember a simple fact: ✅ Preventing food waste starts with protecting food Corrugated packaging keeps food protected throughout its journey from producer to consumer. ⏩ Strong and protective: helps prevent damage during transport and handling ⏩ Hygienic: manufacturing processes help ensure clean packaging Better protection means less food lost to damage. #CircularByNature #FLWday fefco.org/circular-by-nature…

Before a product reaches you, it may travel hundreds of kilometres by truck. 🚚 Every bit of space matters. The more efficiently products can be packed and loaded, the more goods can move in each journey. Corrugated cardboard can help optimise how products are packed and transported: ✅ Up to 30% more packaged goods per pallet ✅ Packaging designed to fit different products and formats ✅ Strength and load stability for transport Better use of space means more products moved per journey, and fewer journeys needed. See how packaging design can make transport more efficient. #CircularByNature fefco.org/benefits-corrugate…

#Circularity begins before a box lands in the recycling bin. ⏩ It starts with design Corrugated cardboard is designed for efficient collection, sorting and recycling systems: ✅ Simple material structure ✅ Easy to collect and sort Learn how good design keeps fibres in use 👇 fefco.org/circular-by-nature… #CircularByNature

In the #CircularEconomy, a single box should never be the end of the story for its fibres. Did you know: On average, 88% of the fibres used in corrugated cardboard come from recycled sources. ▶️ In some cases, the figure can reach 100% For cardboard, circularity already works at scale. 🔄 #CircularByNature fefco.org/circular-by-nature

An industry can only call itself sustainable when it protects its people, uses resources wisely and works to improve. Corrugated cardboard contributes through: ✅ Circular design, safe workplaces and keeping fibres in circulation Our Sustainability Charter turns these priorities into actionable support for our members. Click to explore them! 👇 fefco.org/fefco-sustainabili… #CircularByNature

Keeping natural resources in use is important for #CircularEconomy. ⏩ But closing the resource loop is only part of the story. We also need to understand how resource use is changing over time. For 28 years, the FEFCO LCA has tracked resource use and other environmental indicators, providing data on the environmental performance of the corrugated industry. Explore the latest data and long-term trends to see how the industry is progressing ▶️ fefco.org/lca #CircularByNature

How do we keep our industry strong when markets, regulation and technology are evolving quickly? #ThrowbackThursday to the 2026 FEFCO Summit, where participants exchanged ideas on resilience, competitiveness and the challenges ahead. Revisit the highlights and conclusions 👇 fefco.org/fefco-summit-2026 #CircularByNature

Recycling works best when packaging is designed for the systems that collect, sort and recycle it. Corrugated cardboard is already well positioned for the new #PPWR recyclability rules: ⏩ Across Europe, our sector benefits from well-established recycling systems that keep fibres in circulation. Explore the facts 👇 fefco.org/fefco-factsheet-re… #CircularByNature

What makes Europe strong? What it produces, the jobs it creates and the resources it keeps in the loop. Corrugated cardboard plays its part: - Keeps fibres in circulation - Firmly roots production and recycling in Europe - Supports local supply chains and jobs Ahead of the SOTEU, explore the strengths our sector brings to a more competitive, circular continent! 👇 fefco.org/circular-by-nature