Strasbourg, November 22, 2023 – After MEPs today voted for a flawed draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal, The Brewers of...
Brewers look to EU capitals to save a fairer and greener PPWR
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Brewers urge MEPs to vote for a fairer and greener PPWR
Strasbourg, November 21, 2023 – As MEPs today debate the draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal ahead of their vote on...
MEPs need to plug the loopholes that undermine the PPWR’s environmental aims
The European Parliament has always led the way when it comes to sustainability, pushing the European Union to be more ambitious. Meeting in...
A chance to save the packaging rulebook
Exactly three weeks ago, on October 24, MEPs in the European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted on the draft EU Packaging and Packaging Waste...
Brewers urge MEPs to agree level playing field for packaging rules
Brussels, October 24, 2023 – The Brewers of Europe today urged the full European Parliament to ensure measures on packaging legislation apply...
Brewers urge MEPs to back packaging rules that are fair for all
Brussels, October 24, 2023 – With the European Parliament set to vote today on the EU’s new packaging rules, The Brewers of Europe urges MEPs in the...
Beer cannot be the only alcoholic drink delivering on the packaging reuse and recycling targets
European case law long ago established that beer competes with wine and other alcoholic beverages on the drinks market. So why then, do draft...
Why the EU must incentivise the keg, the ultimate sustainable packaging system
Without packaging, there is no beer. It’s as simple as that. As brewers, we need robust and airtight containers to hold, transport and serve the...
PPWR: a draft regulation with noble aims but still many flaws
We brewers believe in the circular economy. We’ve been recycling and reusing for many decades. We support the EU’s sustainability agenda. So when we...
A briefing note on beer kegs – a critical best practice in sustainable beverage packaging that should be incentivized and not discouraged
A critical best practice in sustainable beverage packaging that should be incentivized and not discouraged. Download this document >
The key asks of The Brewers of Europe on the future EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
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Europe’s sustainable packaging rules should be bold – and fair
This article was originally published on 16 March 2023 in euractiv.com...
Brewers reiterate strong support for the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology in view of upcoming Green Claims proposal from the European Commission
Mrs. Sandra Gallina, Director General Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (SANTE) European Commission 17 March 2023...
Packaging infographic: discover how brewers are working to reduce, reuse and recycle beer packaging
From grain to glass, sustainability is at the heart of Europe’s beer sector. Find out how brewers across Europe are finding new and innovative ways...
New beer environmental impact study launched – Contributions welcome!
To best represent and promote the interest of every brewer in Europe, The Brewers of Europe – uniting 29 national brewers’...