The European Federation of Envelope Manufacturers joins forces for paper recycling
21-MAR-2008
The European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) is pleased to announce that the European Federation of Envelope Manufacturers (FEPE) has become the latest member of the 'European Declaration on Paper Recycling of the European Recovered Paper Council'.
As a signatory to the Declaration, FEPE joins forces with other industry players to enhance eco-design for improved recyclability and increased collection of all paper and board in Europe.
With the signature of Dr. Klaus Schulz, FEPE President, on 4 March 2008, FEPE is now the 14th sector along the paper value chain to have pledged its support to the Declaration, which aims to increase Europe's recycling rate to 66% by 2010. This target would result in almost two tonnes of paper being recycled in Europe every second. Today, the recycling rate is already at 63.4%.
The Declaration focuses on complementary actions by all of the sectors involved and gives priority to the prevention of waste, improving the recyclability of paper and board products, as well as further improving the quality of recovered paper available for recycling.
In practice, the objectives of the Declaration translate into research and development in paper recycling technology, a focus on quality and responsible sourcing and on raising public awareness.
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