From waste to resource: Accelerating paper sack recycling
On December 13, we organized a webinar exploring pioneering paper sack recycling projects across Europe. The session delved into innovative recycling initiatives, long-established collection systems and the legislative framework that will shape the future of paper sack recycling. It brought together leading experts and practitioners. They shared insights and actionable strategies how to valorise waste and achieve an efficient industrial waste management and a circular economy.
Timing
- 00:00 Introduction
- 03:16 Laura Mazzei - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as legislative framework for recycling
- 21:14 Sven Korsten - Paper sack recycling in Germany since 1991
- 31:44 Carlos Martinez Ezquerra - Paper sacks go circular - Cross-border collaboration for building a collection & recycling system for paper sacks
- 49:10 Closing remarks
Highlights
- Gain insights into the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) strategy as a legislative framework that is guiding recycling practices and driving sustainability efforts across Europe
- Explore various paper sack recycling projects. Each case study looks at economic benefits, environmental impacts, key challenges and learnings, sharing valuable knowledge to make progress with recycling projects
- Repasack: Germany’s long-established take-back system for kraft paper sack across all sectors
- Paper Sacks Go Circular Spain: The pilot in Spain relies on collective action throughout the value chain of kraft paper sacks for building materials and other construction materials
- Recycling projects in the starting blocks: Italy and Austria are advancing paper sack recycling by using the best practices from other model projects
