The membership supports Sonoco\u2019s packaging initiatives in Europe, in particular, its engagement with the EU proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sonoco is pleased to announce that it has become a European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) member as of January 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Established in 2020 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, EPPA is a not-for-profit food and food service packaging association that works with European policymakers to find solutions to increase food packaging recyclability without compromising on health and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The EPPA also serves as a voice of the industry for its 11 members, highlighting the advantages \u2013 such as increased shelf life and food safety \u2013 of fibre-based packaging that incorporates functional coatings and barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sonoco manufactures a wide variety of paper containers, some of which feature barrier properties. This is the type of packaging that EPPA advocates for, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sonoco looks forward to collaborating with other EPPA members to promote the value of recycling, as well as the use of poly-coated fibre-based packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Francesco Giannolo, Vice President and General Manager of Sonoco\u2019s European Rigid Paper Container division: \u201cOur team is thrilled to be a member of the European Paper Packaging Alliance. Being a part of the Alliance will give us even more of a voice to facilitate positive change in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur customers will benefit from our membership because more stakeholders will learn about the benefits of poly-coated fibre-based packaging. Additionally, the EPPA is helping to better define legislation surrounding this type of packaging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matti Rantanen, Director General at the EPPA, added: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Sonoco as our newest Alliance member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFibre-based packaging is an integral part of the modern European food economy and Sonoco has shown, with its paper containers and other innovations, that it is making a huge difference to the sustainable packaging market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the last few years, Sonoco has continued to focus on its sustainability credentials. In August 2022, it became a member of the European Organization for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN); in May 2021, it joined the Industry Council for Packaging & the Environment (INCPEN).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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