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Welcome to Steel for Packaging Update! Steel has long been the foundation of Europe’s industrial strength. So as the continent renews its focus on competitiveness, a robust EU steel industry is of greater strategic importance than ever.
In this issue, we explore the implications of the recently released Steel Action Plan and Clean Industrial Deal for our sector. We also examine the business model for EU innovations such as CFPA. Finally we highlight the importance of transparency in packaging claims, ensuring sustainability efforts are genuine, not just "greenwashing".
Thank you for joining us. Let’s dive in! Patricia Mobbs, Editor |
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| 17/03/2025 |
The EU Steel Action plan – What is it for and why is it needed? |
by Steve Claus, Secretary General of Steel for Packaging Europe EU steel, across its many sectors including automobiles, construction materials, renewable energy components (and packaging!) is integral to Europe’s economic infrastructure and environmental aspirations. However, the acceleration of challenges for the sector has been fast and furious… |
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| 17/03/2025 |
European innovation requires a level playing field; the example of Chromium Free Passivation |
by Ruaidrí Mac Domhnaill, Regulatory Affairs Manager One of the most transformative advances in tinplate production over the past century is the replacement of hexavalent chromium in the passivation of tinplated steel (ETP) with a fully chrome-free alternative known as Chromium… |
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| 18/03/2025 |
EU policy discussions impacting Steel for Packaging |
by Metka Cavka Luciani, Head of EU Affairs The start of 2025 was marked by unprecedented developments for the European steel industry. Our steel for packaging industry remains committed to continuously supporting the competitiveness and circular economy agenda of the EU. In… |
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| 17/03/2025 |
What does Clean Industrial Deal mean for packaging? |
by Anastasia Kelesiadou, Public Affairs and Sustainability Officer Last 26th February, one year after the launch of the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal, 400 business leaders, industry and worker representatives from across Europe reconvened in Antwerp for… |
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| 07/03/2025 |
Tackling greenwashing through the Green Claims Directive – the importance of reporting real recycling |
By Steve Claus, Secretary General, Steel for Packaging Europe In my two previous articles, I highlighted the damaging effect of misleading environmental claims on consumer trust, and the negative impact such claims have upon credible efforts to drive real improvements in sustainability, complicating the journey towards a more circular economy. For many consumers,… |
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| 11/02/2025 |
Tackling greenwashing via the Green Claims Directive is essential to protect consumers and the environment |
The Green Claims Directive initiative, expected to be adopted in 2025, seeks to safeguard consumers against misleading claims, while also fostering fair competition and promoting genuine advancements in sustainability. The challenges consumers face in deciphering environmental claims and labels is summed up by the European Commission… |
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| 18/02/2025 |
Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum 26-27th March in Brussels |
This year is the event’s 32nd edition and Steel for Packaging Europe is delighted to be associated for the 10th consecutive year! Steve Claus, Secretary General, will join a distinguished panel for the opening session, discussing the future of Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). … |
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| 21/11/2024 |
Can Tech the Grand Tour 2025 |
Richard Lézé, newly appointed President of Steel for Packaging Europe,, will deliver a keynote presentation at the forthcoming CanTech The Grand Tour event taking place 31st March to 2nd April in Brussels. Global technical conference and… |
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