Each day, millions of corrugated cardboard boxes help products reach people safely while also supporting the #CircularEconomy. But what makes corrugated cardboard unique? Here are two key facts: ▶️ It's made from renewable fibres ▶️ It's collected & recycled at scale #CircularByNature
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Preserving natural resources starts with smarter choices. Renewable, highly recycled materials like corrugated cardboard keep valuable fibres in use, conserve resources and support long-term conservation. #WorldNatureConservationDay www.fefco.org/circular-by-...
The PPWR becomes applicable on 12 Aug 2026. Requirements include: ✔️PFAS and Heavy Metals ✔️Recyclability ✔️Packaging identification and traceability FEFCO has developed guidance to help members navigate the new obligations. Need support? We're here to help. #CircularByNature
Corrugated cardboard's recycling rate exceeds 90%. This doesn't just happen. It's thanks to well-established collection, sorting & recycling systems across Europe. The other key factor: ⏩ Participation from households, businesses & municipalities #RecycledForReal www.fefco.org/circular-by-...
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...
Looking for a creative summer project? Start with a cardboard box. From crafts to art activities, there are endless possibilities for creativity while making the most of this circular material. What should you make? Here are some ideas 👇 www.boredart.com/2016/12/incr... #CircularByNature
40 Incredible Examples of Cardboard City Art
Discover 40 amazing cardboard city art projects perfect for kids and adults. Get inspired to create with recycled materials today!
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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
Welcome to Unboxing Insights, FEFCO’s monthly newsletter! In our June issue, we’re covering the peer-reviewed study that delivered a new recycling rate for corrugated board and an updated LCA, a close look behind the scenes of our industry and much more! www.linkedin.com/pulse/inside...
Inside corrugated cardboard’s circularity: new recycling rate, new LCA data, and a look behind the scenes
Welcome to Unboxing Insights, FEFCO’s monthly newsletter! In our June issue, we’re covering several key topics, from the peer-reviewed study that delivered a new recycling rate for corrugated board an...
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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-...
What does it mean for corrugated cardboard to be #RecycledForReal? To find out we welcomed circular economist Harald Friedl behind the scenes. ✅ Harald saw how fibres stay in use, met the people behind the process & explored the work behind a recycling rate above 90%. youtu.be/rFj1wTfeYJQ
Corrugated cardboard: a great example of what circularity looks like in practice
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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-...