News Archive

Statement from the European Carton Makers Association and Pro Carton
Continued cross-border and inter-country movement of cartonboard and carton packaging is essential for the continued safe distribution of food and pharmaceutical packaging during the COVID-19 crisis.
Measures Lejeune concerning Corona crisis
The ECMA Secretariat is based at the offices of Lejeune Association Management in The Hague (NL). Please read this message from Jules Lejeune, Managing Director.
Feedback on the Commission roadmap on illegal logging – evaluation of EU rules
From the European paper and board industries’ perspective, the fitness-check should focus on the three following issues (fitness check):
Feedback on the roadmap on the impact assessment on proposal for a regulation on deforestation and forest degradation – reducing the impact of products placed on the EU markets
European paper and board industry welcomes the European Commission efforts in seeking proportionate and targeted actions to reduce the impacts of products that are imported to the EU and that are associated with deforestation.
Ground-Breaking Consumer Study - Shoppers Prefer Organic Brands in Cartonboard Packaging
Organic brands must embrace a holistic approach to ethical trading to avoid losing valuable product sales, according to a report from FFI, the German Carton Association and Pro Carton.
Veolia launches Sustainable Packaging Academy
As part of the drive to increase the circular economy and tackle the problem of packaging waste, Veolia is launching a Sustainable Packaging Academy. Designed to close the link between producers and recyclers, it says this new initiative will provide businesses with the opportunity to better understand packaging circularity and future-proof packaging design.
BillerudKorsnäs creates eco-friendly new look for Wilson's iconic tennis ball packaging
BillerudKorsnäs has worked with Wilson to design a brand-new environmentally-friendly container for its iconic tennis balls.
Pro Carton wins European Paper Recycling Award 2019
Pro Carton’s TICCIT initiative has won the 2019 European Paper Recycling Award (EPRC) for Information and Education.