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...
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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’...
A SHORT STATEMENT FROM THE BREWERS OF EUROPE Following the publication on 30 November 2022 of a European Commission Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Packaging and Packaging Waste
Europe’s brewers support minimising packaging’s impact on the environment and will now work together with the European Parliament and...
Draft reuse requirements for drinks packaging are an existential threat to beverage industries and effective existing recycling systems
Our four leading European beverage associations (AIJN – European Fruit Juice Association, The Brewers of Europe, Natural Mineral Waters...
A communication on the Beer Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (Beer PEFCRs)
On 18 April 2018, the Beer Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (Beer PEFCRs) were officially approved by the Environmental Footprint...