1. 2 nd Stakeholder Working Group Meeting Brussels, 22 June 2005 New European Declaration on Paper Recovery

2. Target of the meeting 2

3. 3 Meeting targets Assess the draft New Declaration: Presentation of the draft Feedback from organisations Discussion about how to work it further Describe next steps: Next steps of each organisation How to proceed

4. Current European Declaration on Paper Recovery - Background 4

5. 5 European Declaration on Paper Recovery - Background A long and broad consultation: l Most of the organisations having an effect on paper recovery/recycling were involved. l The European Commission was involved too. l At the time European level discussion on issues (minimum recycled content requirements, etc.) that were considered detrimental for the industry.

6. 6 European Declaration on Paper Recovery - Background The European Declaration on Paper Recovery was launched on 9 November 2000: l Signatories: CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) ERPA (European Recovered Paper Association) l Supporters: FEAD (Eur. Fed. of Waste Management and Environmental Services) EUGROPA (Eur. Paper Merchants Association) INTERGRAF (Int. Confederation for Printing and Allied Industries) l Observers: DG Enterprise ad DG Environment

7. 7 European Declaration on Paper Recovery - Background Aims: l Showing that the industry is responsible and proactive. l Showing that paper recovery/recycling is well in hand - no need for additional legislation. l Contribution to the EU and national recycling targets. l Taking the initiative - make a commitment in an efficient way. l Enhancing co-operation with organisations related to paper recovery. l P.R.

8. 8 European Declaration on Paper Recovery - Background Participation to the European Declaration: “The European Declaration on Paper Recovery is open to those European Associations that represent members of the paper chain and which have a significant stake in the paper loop.” è open for additional members (FEFCO new signatory September 2001)

9. 9 The commitment: l By 2005, 56% of paper and board products used in Europe will be recycled. l Measures to further improve the environmental performance of the industry will be taken. è a voluntary approach European Declaration on Paper Recovery - Background

10. 10 European Declaration on Paper Recovery - Background Scope of the commitment: l A European level target l All grades of paper & board products and of recovered paper (i.e.: no target by country or by grade) è a broad and efficient solution

11. 11 European Declaration on Paper Recovery - Background To monitor the European Declaration: The European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) Participants: the Signatories, the Supporters and the Observers to co-ordinate the commitments of the Signatories to provide evidence of progress achieved to discuss all relevant matters regarding the successful operation of the European Declaration to co-ordinate public information and produce annual reports.

12. Current European Declaration on Paper Recovery – Achievements 12

13. 13 European Declaration on Paper Recovery (Poland exc.*) Million tonnes 1999 49.4% 2005 56.0% 2004 54.6% *To keep the same scope as in 2000 when the European Declaration was launched

14. 14 European Declaration on Paper Recovery 2005 Monitoring exercise (2004 data) Million tonnes Paper & Board Poland CEPI exc. PL CEPI inc. PL Consumption 3,150 83,316 86,466 Production 2,533 96,955 99,488 Recovered Paper Collection 1,136 50,639 51,775 Utilisation 979 45,496 46,475 Collection Rate 36.1% 60.8% 59.9% Utilisation Rate 38.6% 46.9% 46.7% Recycling Rate 31.1% 54.6% 53.7% Million tonnes Paper & Board Poland CEPI exc. PL CEPI inc. PL Consumption 3,150 83,316 86,466 Production 2,533 96,955 99,488 Recovered Paper Collection 1,136 50,639 51,775 Utilisation 979 45,496 46,475 Collection Rate 36.1% 60.8% 59.9% Utilisation Rate 38.6% 46.9% 46.7% Recycling Rate 31.1% 54.6% 53.7%

15. 15 Evolution of used paper collection and collection rate in CEPI area (in %) In ‘000 tonnes In %

16. 16 Recovered paper Major trade flows in 2003

17. 17 Actions since the adoption of the European Declaration – some examples Publication of the European Declaration on Paper Recovery in 6 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish). Setting up the European Recovered Paper Council. Work on recovered paper: Proposal to clarify the waste definition Responsible sourcing and supply guidelines as well as recovered paper quality control guidelines Assessment of the future paper recycling capacity changes

18. 18 Actions since the adoption of the European Declaration – some examples Work on recyclability of paper products: Participation in the preparation of the ‘Guide to an Optimum Recyclability of Printed Graphic Paper’ Initiating work on recyclability of paper and board products in general Setting up the www.paperrecovery.orgwww.paperrecovery.org Improvements in recovered paper data: Adoption of the data collection and reporting guidelines Analysis of the non-collectable and/or non-recyclable paper products Analysis of the amount of paper and board traded together with goods Analysis of the share of paper not recycled in paper making

19. 19 Practicalities and Costs Secretariat is run by the CEPI secretariat. Rotating chairmanship amongst the Signatories. Two regular meetings per year – more when needed. Budget covers the running costs (meetings, annual report, consultancy on data, website, etc.) – special projects to be financed separately. Budget for 2005 total about EUR 35 000, of which CEPI will cover for more than EUR 20.000, as CEPI pays the consultancy alone – the rest is shared between the Signatory Members.

20. 20 European Declaration on Paper Recovery Annual report The timing for the drafting process:  16/06: Rec. Com. members comments on monitoring report  Mid June – end of June: drafting of the annual report  Early July: draft annual report for comments  Mid-August: finalisation of the annual report before printing  Summer: updating the website / actions at national level  14/09: ERPC meeting – adoption of the annual report  Dec. - European Paper Week: annual report launched + press releases

21. New European Declaration on paper recovery - First draft 21

22. 22 ● 1st Stakeholder WG met on 15/03 and decided to give Bernd Böcking a mandate for drafting a text for the new Declaration ● The draft was sent for stakeholders perusal with a request to have their first comments and amendments for the next meeting on 22/06 New European Declaration 1st draft text

23. 23 New European Declaration Scope All paper and board products Geographical scope: CEPI + ? 2006 - 2010 All commitments on European level, not in single countries Contents Quantitative targets: Recycling Rate plus a Collection Rate Qualitative targets: collection and processing, recyclability and deinkability... Draft is open for stakeholder proposals

24. 24 New European Declaration Signatories (open to final decisions of each organisation): CEPI – Confederation of European Paper Industries ERPA – European Recovered Paper Association ENPA – European Newspaper Publishers Association FAEP – European Federation of Magazine Publishers EADP – European Association of Directory Publishers FEDMA – Federation of European Direct Marketing EUGROPA – European Paper Merchants Association FEAD - European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services INTERGRAF – International Confederation of the Printing and Allied Industries CEPE – European Council of Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry FEICA – Association of European Adhesives Manufacturers CITPA – International Confederation of Paper and Board Converters in Europe FEFCO – European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers... Bold = signatories to current Declaration / Underlined = supporters to current Declaration

25. 25 New European Declaration Reactions The aim of this working group meeting is to see how the first draft Declaration can be improved and what the contribution of each organisation could be.

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