Reusable Packaging Europe (RPE)

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of progress, collaboration, and impactful change for Reusable Packaging Europe (RPE). This year, we’ve: ✅ Advocated for stronger 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀, contributing to critical discussions on the 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 and 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. ✅ Promoted 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, advancing sustainable solutions to reduce waste and cut emissions. ✅ Strengthened partnerships across industries and policymakers, aligning our mission with the EU’s goals for 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re energised to: 🎯 Continue driving ambitious goals under the 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. 📌 Tackle new challenges with a focus on 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀. 📈 Advance the implementation of 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. 🤝 Build on the momentum we’ve created together. Here’s to starting 2025 strong—together! 💪 Thank you for being part of this journey, and we look forward to another impactful year ahead.  #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ReusablePackaging #2025Goals

📣 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨! On 16 December 2024, the Council of the European Union formally adopted the Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR). This monumental decision marks a significant step forward in reducing packaging waste, advancing re-use systems, and supporting the transition to a circular economy across Europe. Yet, even more efforts are yet required to make a significant impact. 💡 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Binding 40 % re-use targets by 2030 for transport packaging and ambitious recycled content targets 🔎 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴: At Reusable Packaging Europe (RPE), we are excited about the PPWR’s strong emphasis on reusable transport packaging. This regulation links reusability to efficient re-use systems, ensuring durability, hygiene, and functionality for sustainable supply chains. 📆 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? • January 2025: Publication in the EU’s Official Journal. • Mid-2026: Regulation enters into force after an 18-month transition period. • 2030: Binding targets for re-use and recycled content are implemented. 🌱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀? The PPWR is a vital step towards fostering a climate-neutral, resource-efficient future. Reusable transport packaging provides practical solutions for reducing waste and advancing the circular economy. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #PPWR #ReusablePackaging

🚨 Advocating for Safer Food Contact Materials and a Circular Economy 🚨 Reusable Packaging Europe (RPE) is proud to join forces with Zero Waste Europe and other organizations in co-signing an urgent letter to President Ursula von der Leyen. Together, we call for the long-overdue revision of the EU Food Contact Materials (FCM) Regulation (EC 1935/2004), which is critical to safeguarding public health and advancing the EU’s sustainability goals. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The EU's current FCM regulations fail to address harmful chemicals present in food packaging—many of which are linked to rising cancer rates, infertility, and metabolic diseases. This regulatory gap not only endangers human health but also undermines trust in sustainable solutions, including reusable packaging. 🌱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴: RPE’s reusable transport packaging systems, like Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), demonstrate that reuse is the most efficient, safe and sustainable way forward. These systems: • Reduce waste by replacing single-use packaging. • Improve safety by eliminating harmful chemicals.    • Drive circularity in supply chains, fully aligning with the EU’s Green Deal and waste hierarchy. ⏰ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: We, alongside Zero Waste Europe, emphasize that harmonized, science-based FCM regulations are essential to: • Protect consumers by ensuring safety across all materials—virgin, recycled, or alternative. • Support circular solutions like reusable packaging. • Accelerate the transition to a sustainable, waste-free future. 📣 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The next decade is critical for reducing long-term chemical risks. We urge the EU to prioritize reuse, finalize the FCM revision, and establish clear regulations to ensure health and sustainability go hand in hand. Let’s work together to create a safer, circular, and zero-waste future. 🌍 #ZeroWasteEurope #FoodSafety #ReusablePackaging #CircularEconomy  

Reusable Packaging Europe would like to congratulate the newly appointed College of Commissioners! 🎉 🌱Reusable Packaging Europe (RPE) is eager to collaborate with the incoming College to champion a sustainable, circular, and competitive European Union. Together, we can tackle challenges and turn them into opportunities for a greener, more resilient future. • 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Embrace the EU waste hierarchy by making reuse the top priority in waste management strategies. • 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Implement robust, EU-wide protections for RTP assets within closed-loop systems to ensure circularity. • 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Facilitate affordable, climate-neutral energy for powering sustainable packaging solutions. • 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Develop infrastructure and incentives to promote zero-emission logistics and strengthen supply chains. • 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Introduce clear standards, such as a minimum number of rotations for different packaging solutions, to maximize efficiency and sustainability. As stewards of reusable transport packaging systems, RPE is dedicated to minimizing waste, eliminating single-use packaging, and driving supply chain efficiency through innovative and sustainable practices. 💚We are excited to partner with the new Commission to realize the potential of circular economy solutions. Let’s pave the way for a competitive and eco-friendly Europe, leading the charge in sustainability and resilience! Discover more about RPE’s vision for the future of reusable packaging: https://lnkd.in/egg9xDT6 #CircularEconomy #SustainableEurope #ReusablePackaging

📣𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! On 25 November, the ENVI Committee approved the PPWR's corrigendum legislative text, with no opposition from any political group. Following this endorsement, the European Parliament plenary session on 27 November approved the corrigendum text for the PPWR without any requests for a vote from Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). This marks a significant step forward for the Regulation! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁? ✅With the European Parliament's approval of the corrigendum text for the PPWR, the Council is now set to give its final approval. This approval is anticipated in December 2024 and can be granted by any Council meeting, not necessarily the Environment Council. 📆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: • 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: The Regulation is expected to come into force following its publication in the Official Journal. • 𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: Application of the Regulation will begin after an 18-month transition period. • 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: Implementing and delegated acts will take effect. These will be supported by a working group, a drafted position paper, and ongoing input from national governments during the Comitology process. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The PPWR represents a cornerstone of Europe's sustainability goals, paving the way for significant advancements in waste reduction, circular economy practices, and improved environmental outcomes. It reflects the EU’s commitment to a climate-neutral future. 💚At Reusable Packaging Europe (RPE), we remain steadfast in supporting policymakers and stakeholders during this transformative phase. Our focus is on advocating for reusable transport packaging as a pivotal solution to achieve the PPWR's ambitious objectives. 🌱Together, let’s build a circular, climate-neutral economy for Europe’s future. Stay tuned for more updates! #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ReusablePackaging #PPWR #EuropeanParliament #ENVI 

📅 On 19 November, Reusable Packaging Europe (RPE) took part in the 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 in Den Bosch, The Netherlands. The event provided an excellent opportunity to connect with a diverse range of stakeholders from the reusable packaging sector. Our team actively engaged in stimulating discussions and attended expert-led sessions on crucial topics in the field of Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP), such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), innovative cross-industry collaborations, and strategies for promoting reusable solutions across society. 💡 These discussions and insights brought to light several key trends and actionable strategies shaping the future of reusable packaging, which we’ve summarised in our key takeaways from the event: 𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: An increasing number of businesses and governments are recognising the benefits of reusable packaging over single-use alternatives, as well as its broader positive impact on society. ♻️ At RPE, we strongly advocate for a circular economy that prioritises reusability over recyclability, in alignment with the waste hierarchy. 𝟮. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: The growth of alliances, associations, and initiatives highlights the increasing momentum for reusable packaging. 🤝 Together with partners like New ERA - New European Reuse Alliance and various regional initiatives across Europe, RPE is leading efforts to advance circularity and reusability. 𝟯. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄! With the upcoming approval of the PPWR, it is more important than ever to position reusable packaging as the most sustainable and durable solution across the EU. 💚 We extend our sincere thanks to Verpact, Kennisinstituut Duurzaam Verpakken (KIDV), Mission Reuse, and the Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat for organising such an impactful event. We are already looking forward to next year’s edition!

📣 𝗘𝗨 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟭 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲! Earlier today, the European Parliament (EP) voted in favour of the European Commission’s proposal to introduce a 12-month phase-in period for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), including key amendments proposed by the European People's Party (EPP). As a result, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission, will have to enter inter-institutional negotiations (trilogues) to try and find a compromise on the text. 𝗥𝗣𝗘 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲-𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱, providing Reusable Wooden Packaging (RWP) providers and their partners enough time to implement the EUDR’s requirements without disrupting operations. This timeframe is essential to achieve compliance goals while furthering the EU’s deforestation reduction efforts. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗣𝗘 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. Dedicated to a sustainable European supply chain, RPE aligns with the EU Deforestation Regulation’s mission. Our reusable wooden packaging model—rented, reused, and returned—reduces waste, conserves resources, and contributes to a circular economy by cutting down single-use wood across industries. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 to help the reusable packaging sector meet EUDR due diligence requirements effectively, ensuring that our sustainable practices remain compliant with the Regulation. 💚 RPE stands ready to work alongside EU policymakers, advocating for reusable transport packaging as a sustainable and accessible choice in support of Europe’s vision for a circular, climate-neutral economy. Join us in our mission!

📣𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀! 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿! 🌱RPE welcomes the confirmation of Jessika Roswall (EPP, Sweden) as Commissioner for Environment, receiving a two-thirds majority endorsement! In her address last night, she shared an inspiring vision for a competitive and circular EU economy—one that aligns perfectly with RPE’s commitment to sustainable reuse and circularity. Here’s what her priorities could mean for reusable transport packaging (RTP): 🌿𝗔 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁: Roswall’s commitment to making the Circular Economy Act a central part of her mandate will help unify waste and secondary raw materials markets, essential for RTP adoption across the EU. ♻️𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Roswall’s vision to prioritise reuse alongside recycling supports our call to advance reusable packaging across EU policies. By encouraging reuse and recycling, we hope Roswall will cotinue to reinforce the EU’s Waste Hierarchy, strengthening both reuse and recycling for a more resilient economy. 🌳𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Roswall’s dedication to sustainable forestry and bioeconomy speaks to RTP’s focus on responsibly sourced materials. Her alignment with EU forestry policies strengthens our goal of protecting critical resources, enabling sustainable practices in wooden pallets and packaging across Europe. 🏭𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗧𝗣 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 & 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Roswall’s commitment to cutting red tape for SMEs and improving green energy access directly benefits the RTP sector. Her focus on supporting low-carbon infrastructure and reducing emissions aligns with RPE members’ goals for scalable, eco-friendly practices, helping make sustainable packaging the standard. 💚𝗥𝗣𝗘’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: As Jessika Roswall steps into her new role, RPE stands ready to support her initiatives and advocate for: • Stronger ownership protections for RTP in closed-loop systems to secure sustainable reuse. • Decarbonising EU industries, particularly transport, which is crucial for RTP’s future. • Resilient, sustainable material sourcing across the supply chain. We’re thrilled to partner with Commissioner Roswall on building a circular, sustainable EU! Together, we can create impactful change for the environment, water resilience, and a competitive, eco-friendly economy. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼 and see how we’re advancing reuse for a greener Europe: https://lnkd.in/df5R4iPc #CircularEconomy #ReusablePackaging #EUClimateAction #GreenDeal

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗥𝗧𝗣) With the European Parliament preparing for hearings with the new Commissioners-designate, Reusable Packaging Europe (RPE) is keeping a close watch on their positions around circularity, recycling, and waste reduction. These priorities align with RPE’s mission to foster a circular, sustainable EU economy: • The 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 with sector-specific recycling and reuse targets aligns perfectly with RTP’s advocacy for reuse in waste management.  • The 𝗘𝗨’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘁-𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 resonate with RPE’s green energy and transport decarbonization efforts.  • 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 across sectors strengthens RPE’s closed-loop systems, reducing reliance on single-use materials. 🌱 If you’d like to know more about how RPE is working to advance circularity, sustainability, and waste reduction across Europe, join us in our mission to promote reusable transport packaging and shape policies for a greener future. Let’s make a lasting impact together! #CircularEconomy #ReusablePackaging #SustainableTransport #EUCommissionHearings #GreenTransition

📣Big news from the European Parliament! Yesterday, the ENVI Committee voted overwhelmingly (84 in favor, 2 against) to start negotiations on the Waste Framework Directive. This revision is crucial for shaping Europe’s waste management policies and ensuring a sustainable future. 🌱At Reusable Packaging Europe (RPE), we urge policymakers to recognize the vital role of Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP) in preventing food waste and reducing packaging damage during transportation. Here’s why: 1. 𝗥𝗧𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: RTP reduces food wastage by 97% during the transport phase, saving 35,000 tonnes of fresh produce every year. This ensures safe and sustainable delivery of fruits and vegetables across the EU. 2. 𝗥𝗧𝗣 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲: RTP is far more durable than disposable packaging, reducing damage rates to just 0.1%, compared to 4% for disposable options. This robustness saves about €66 million annually in damaged goods, in Germany alone. 3. 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀: Consistency across all Member States is essential to meet the EU’s circular economy goals. RTP offers a nearly 100% recycling rate, compared to 83% for cardboard, and reduces resource-intensive processes. 💚RPE is ready to support the EU in realizing its waste management and sustainability ambitions. We strongly advocate for the introduction of binding reusable packaging measures to create incentives for businesses to invest in sustainable solutions.  🕓It’s time to harmonize efforts across all Member States and move towards a more circular economy. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #WasteReduction #WasteFrameworkDirective