The Paper Bag: Closing the loop
Attached below are the press release and the related infographic recently published by "The Paper Bag", the platform set up in 2017 by the main European manufacturers of kraft paper and paper bags that are dedicated to promoting the advantages of paper bags. Press...
Guidelines for high quality paper carrier bags
"The Paper Bag" platform, as part of the project on the reuse of paper shopping bags carried out by the European Working Group, a collaboration between the main European producers of kraft paper and paper bags, has published the industrial guidelines for high quality...
Video animation: “Why paper bags are strong brand ambassadors”
The European Paper Bag Day takes place on 18 October every year. It was launched by “The Paper Bag” platform in 2018. The annual action day aims to raise awareness among consumers about paper carrier bags as sustainable and efficient packaging that contributes to...
European Paper Bag Day 2021: press release “The Paper Bag”
The European Paper Bag Day takes place on 18 October every year. It was launched by “The Paper Bag” platform in 2018. The annual action day aims to raise awareness among consumers about paper carrier bags as sustainable and efficient packaging that contributes to...
White Paper – How to enhance your brand value and do good for the environment
“The Paper Bag” platform, Europe's leading kraft paper manufacturers' and paper bags producers' association, recently published the White Paper "How to enhance your brand value and do good for the environment". The White Paper examines a series of recent studies and...
European Paper Bag Day 2020: the new “Reliable shopping companion” video series
The European Paper Bag Day celebrates its third birthday on 18th October 2020. Due to this special occasion, the brand new video campaign "Reliable shopping companion" has been promoted out in the social media channels. The annual action day aims to raise awareness...
ESG Food Contact Guideline
EUROSAC has recently updated “ESG Food Contact Guideline”. The content of this document will be presented in a webinar, scheduled on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 11h00 – 12h00 CET.
Paper-based packaging recyclability guidelines
In order to achieve even higher recycling targets while expanding the functionality of paper based packaging, it is important to start from the design-phase. Considering both the intended purpose as well as the end-of-life. The publication “Paper-based packaging...
Sustainable forest management, a central element in the value chain of paper bags
In times of rising concerns about climate change and environmental pollution, consumers are increasingly changing their behaviour and making more environmentally friendly choices. Consequently, sustainable products and alternative packaging materials are gaining...
“European Paper Bag Day”, a video to tell the many lives of paper bags
From October 18th, initiatives across Europe to promote paper bags, a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. Italy participates with a video produced by the Shopping Bags Group. “Recycling gives a new life”. This is the message launched through the video "Paper bags...
European Paper Bag Day – Final report
After the first edition of the European Paper Bag Day, which took place on October 18th, 2018, we’ve compiled a document presenting all the activities carried out.
Paper bags – sustainable and efficient packaging of the future
Paper carrier bags are popular among consumers and retailers. Whether for food, fashion, electronics or decorative items - they are strong and reliable shopping companions and have convincing environmental benefits at the same time. Paper bags provide an...