Can I dispose of my used food packaging in the paper recycling bin?
Across Europe, as much as 79,3% of all paper and cardboard brought to the market is collected and recycled. However, not all packaging that’s been in contact with food or drinks can go in the paper recycling bin. Michiel Adriaanse from the Royal Association of Dutch Paper and Cardboard Manufacturers (VNP) explains how it works.
Factsheet: Why paper is a great material for food packaging
We write on it, wrap our sandwiches in it, and read some of the greatest stories printed on it: paper. But what exactly is it, and why has paper food packaging become such a staple? Let’s dive in.
Discover the sustainable production + consumption of wood-based disposables
In light of this year's important International Day of Forests theme – ‘Forests and sustainable production and consumption’ – we seek to foster a better understanding of responsible sourcing and end of life procedures for forest resources.
