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Thank you for joining us for another issue of Steel for Packaging Update. The past few months have brought significant policy shifts that will directly influence how our sector sources materials, invests in innovation, and contributes to Europe’s circular economy goals. In this edition, we take a close look at two themes dominating recent discussions: measures to safeguard EU steel industry from imports and measures to protect European steel scrap from being exported. Both highlight how interconnected policy, market forces, and sustainability have become - and why staying informed is more important than ever. We hope you enjoy the read! Seasons greetings from all the team.
Patricia Mobbs
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Steel & Metals Action plan – our position |
The European Commission has committed to proposing a new measure to replace the EU’s existing steel safeguards, which will legally expire on 30th June 2026. |
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Recyclability is the leading sustainability driver for consumers |
by Steve Claus, Secretary General
Recyclability of packaging is the most important sustainability factor influencing consumer purchases, according to the latest McKinsey & Company Sustainability in packaging survey |
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The concept of material circularity in upcoming policy debates |
By Metka Cavka Luciani, Head of EU Affairs
Circular thinking is often viewed through the lens of product redesign or improving waste management. But the foundation of any circular system is the material’s ability to circulate at high quality, indefinitely, with minimal loss. |
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Steel scrap is a strategic resource |
by Anastasia Kelesiadou, Public Affairs and Sustainability Officer
The European Commission’s recently unveiled Steel & Metals Action Plan has placed steel scrap at the heart of its industrial strategy. |
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Paris Packaging Week 2026 |
Steve Claus, Secretary General of Steel for Packaging Europe, is delighted to be speaking at the Global Aerosol & Dispensing Summit at ADF this coming 5-6th February, during Paris Packaging Week 2026. |
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| 04/12/2025 |
Sustainable Future Congress |
Taking place in Amsterdam, the “Sustainable Future Congress” will combine 4th Packaging & Sustainability Forum, 3rd Closing the Loop with Recycling Forum, 5th Sustainable HomeCare Products Forum, 4th Sustainable Personal Care Products Forum. Steve Claus,… |
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Packaging & Waste Sustainability Forum 2026 |
Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum provides a platform for Europe’s regulators and packaging sector to address important legislative and practical advances and Steel for Packaging Europe is delighted to be associated for the 11th consecutive year? Steve Claus, Secretary General, will join a distinguished panel… |
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Our latest position paper |
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Steel for Packaging Europe releases its Circular Economy Act position paper |
SfPE has released its position paper the Circular Economy Act (CEA). The European Commission’s new CEA aims to accelerate Europe’s transition to circularity and is expected for Q3 2026 |
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French food blogger Clémentine Vaccon and ThePackHub Managing Director Paul Jenkins discuss why steel packaging is the top choice for a circular economy. |
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