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Welcome to the info portal of the European Corrugated Industry. We post about packaging innovations, corrugated usage, industry news and circular economy.
Corrugated cardboard is proudly made, used and recycled in Europe. 🇪🇺 Our local model supports efficient supply chains and strong regional economies. The key outcomes? ✅ Job creation and stronger EU competitiveness #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/about-fefco/...
The #PPWR sets harmonised requirements for recyclability & design for recycling. Our Recyclability Factsheet 👇 explains how corrugated cardboard is well‑positioned for the PPWR, with: ▶️ Established collection, sorting & recycling systems in place #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/fefco-factsh...
Corrugated cardboard's strong recycling performance is driven by: ⏩ Well-established collection, sorting and recycling systems ⏩ Participation from households and businesses ⏩ Packaging that is often mono-material, making it easy to sort and recycle #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/circular-by-...
#FEFCO2026 closed with reflections from Saverio Mayer, FEFCO VP and President & CEO of Smurfit Westrock Europe, MEA & APAC. His remarks underlined the fact that: ☑️ The corrugated sector is resilient, circular & a key part of the solution for Europe #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/fefcolink-64...
📢 The 2027 ICCA Global Summit will take place in January in Hyderabad! 🇮🇳 Held every two years, ICCA brings together leaders from across the global corrugated value chain to: ✅ Exchange insight, discuss challenges & shape the future of our sector #CircularByNature www.iccanet.org/global-summit/
Cybersecurity is a key priority for the corrugated sector. That's why FEFCO is helping members strengthen their cyber resilience. A good place to start? Our Cybersecurity Webcast. 👇 www.fefco.org/media/photos... It's full of practical insights tailored to our industry. #CircularByNature
Corrugated cardboard shows what effective recycling looks like. ♻️ Across Europe, it is collected, sorted and recycled at scale. Most importantly: ✅ This is not ambition. It's current performance, backed by data. Explore the facts here: www.fefco.org/circular-by-... #RecycledForReal
#Corrugated #cardboard can be much more than packaging! In the right hands, it's the perfect material for art. Case in point: the work of Chris Gilmour, who transforms it into astonishingly realistic sculptures. Don't miss the pictures 👉 www.didiermary.fr/cardboard-sc... #CircularByNature
Cybersecurity is more important than ever. That's why FEFCO published a Cybersecurity Handbook with tools like: ✔️ Control points checklist ✔️ Supplier conformity declaration checklist ✔️ ISA guidelines for data security Explore it here! 👇 www.fefco.org/fefco-launch... #CircularByNature
What makes #corrugated #cardboard a circular solution? ▶️ Its unique structure makes it strong & light ▶️ It protects products in transit, reducing damage & waste ▶️ It is recycled at scale thanks to effective collection and sorting Explore the facts! 👇 www.fefco.org/circular-by-... #RecycledForReal
What is at the heart of every #corrugated #cardboard box? ♻️ Recycled fibres Did you know 👉 most of the fibres used to make new material come from recycled packaging? Click to learn about the closed loop system that makes this possible! 👇 #RecycledForReal www.fefco.org/circular-by-...
📅 Save the date! ▶️ The next FEFCO Technical Seminar will take place from October 27–29, 2027 in Hamburg, Germany. 🇩🇪 Join experts from across the corrugated value chain to explore the latest technical developments and industry opportunities. More soon! #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/events
Corrugated cardboard is known as strong, circular packaging. But in the hands of artists, it can also become a medium for creativity! Have a look at this recent article about the world of corrugated art today and its roots going back decades 👇 lazerian.com/blog/artist-... #CircularByNature
The latest edition of FEFCO and Containerboard Europe's LCA is now available! This peer-reviewed report provides: ☑️ Transparent environmental performance data for the corrugated board sector Explore this important resource here 👇 www.fefco.org/lca #CircularByNature
#ThrowbackThursday to day 3 of #FEFCO2026 featuring: ▶️ A high-level panel on our sector's future ▶️ Sessions on AI & cybersecurity ▶️ An address by Regional Minister Rocío Albert López-Ibor ▶️ Reflections from FEFCO VP Saverio Mayer Take a look back 👇 www.fefco.org/corrugated-p... #CircularByNature
FEFCO welcomes the start of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. We look forward to working together on the priorities shaping Europe's future, including: ▶️ Advancing the #CircularEconomy ▶️ Strengthening competitiveness #CircularByNature irish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu
How much corrugated cardboard is recycled across Europe every year? The answer is bigger than you might expect! Take a look below to see the scale behind corrugated cardboard's recycling performance. 👇 #RecycledForReal www.fefco.org/circular-by-...
Corrugated cardboard is part of a continuous cycle. 🔄 ▶️ Its fibres can be recycled multiple times with little or no loss in quality. Most important: this cycle helps preserve natural resources. 🌱 Learn more about circularity in action 👇 #RecycledForReal www.fefco.org/eu-policy/re...
Corrugated cardboard is designed for recycling: ▶️ Made from a single material, it's easy to fold, sort and collect ♻️ A well-established recycling system helps achieve high recovery rates ✅ As a result, the recycling rate for corrugated cardboard exceeds 90% in Europe www.fefco.org/circular-by-...
Why is corrugated cardboard used to pack so many products? ✨ Its unique structure makes it both strong and lightweight That is why businesses across Europe rely on it. Did you know? ▶️ Around 75% of all packaged goods are transported in cardboard #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/benefits-cor...
Recycling doesn't happen by accident. Corrugated cardboard benefits from established collection, sorting & recycling systems. A key enabler? ✅ Participation from households, businesses & municipalities These efforts keep valuable fibres in use. #RecycledForReal www.fefco.org/circular-by-...
From factory to doorstep, e-commerce depends on packaging that performs. Corrugated cardboard helps protect products across the supply chain. And once the job is done? ♻️ It can be collected & recycled, helping keep valuable fibres in use #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/benefits-cor...
What's at the heart of corrugated cardboard? ✅ Paper This matters: it means cardboard is bio-based, renewable and can return to nature responsibly. 🌱 Learn how the corrugated cardboard sector contributes to advancing the #CircularEconomy. #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/circular-by-...
New blog! 📰 Fresh produce packaging has a key role to play in ensuring quality across the supply chain. Our latest post explores how corrugated cardboard helps meet these challenges and why it remains a trusted solution. Read it here👇 www.corrugated-ofcourse.eu/creativity/c... #CircularByNature
Recycling makes corrugated cardboard circular. By recovering fibres and returning them to the production cycle, recycling helps keep valuable materials in use and supports resource efficiency. How does this look in practice? Find the answers here 👇 #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/circular-by-...
One reason corrugated cardboard is recycled so effectively? ▶️ It's designed as a mono-material solution This enables advanced collection, sorting and recycling systems to operate efficiently. The result? More valuable fibres stay in use. #RecycledForReal www.fefco.org/circular-by-...
#ThrowbackThursday to Day 2 of #FEFCO2026! 📦 The day focused on some of the biggest topics shaping the future of our sector: ▶️ Market dynamics, trade and competitiveness ▶️ The implementation of the #PPWR ▶️ FEFCO’s new recycling rate study ▶️ And much more www.fefco.org/corrugated-p...
FEFCO's new recycling rate study for corrugated cardboard has clear policy implications. The study offers a basis for policy and industry discussions around circularity, PPWR implementation, future optimisation & more. Read the key takeaways here! 👇 www.fefco.org/eu-policy/co... #CircularByNature
How do we measure corrugated cardboard’s recycling performance? ♻️📦 FEFCO has developed a refined, peer-reviewed methodology. The key finding of our recent study: ✅ The recycling rate for corrugated cardboard exceeds 90% in Europe Read the results 👇 #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/eu-policy/co...
The #PPWR enters into force in August. What is FEFCO doing to help members prepare? We've released: ➡️ Declaration of Conformity & Technical Documentation ➡️ Updated Compliance Guide ➡️ Position papers on key secondary legislation topics ➡️ A webinar series #CircularByNature www.fefco.org/eu-policy