1. Eco Design for the Enhancement of Central Europe Paper Based Products Recycling Loop Andreas Faul Milano, 24 Sep 2012

2. EcoPaperLoop strategic focus Promote enhancing the quality of paper for recycling in the Central Europe region Develop a clear picture of each region’s status Develop common methodologies and practices Develop a sustainable strategy for Central Europe management of paper for recycling Communication platform to enhance awareness of recycling oriented eco-design of paper based products as well as its implementation routes (e.g. guidelines for the sustainable design of graphic and packaging paper- based products)

3. Motivation & current situation The paper loop European Statistics of CEPI Paper for recycling in the CE region Quality requirements of the paper industry Collection systems

4. The paper loop Utilisation Rate: 51% 95 Million tonnes of paper and board 48.4 Million tonnes of Recovered Paper Source: CEPI June 2012 Recovery Rate: 70%

5. Main Areas of Interest for Recycling & Deinking Publishers, Printers & Converters, Ink & Adhesive Suppliers: Major Influence on Recyclability & Deinkability Local Authorities & Waste Management: Proper Collection Systems & Handling of Paper for Recycling Trade in Paper for Recycling: Good Sorting into Defined Qualities (EN643) of Paper for Recycling Pulp & Paper Industry: Recycling & Deinking Processes

6. Recovered Paper Utilisation, Net Trade and Recycling Rate* in Europe 1 1991 - 2011 *Recycling Rate = "Recovered Paper Utilisation + Net Trade ", compared to Paper & Board Consumption 1 Europe means EU-27 countries + Norway + Switzerland Source: CEPI

7. Recovered Paper Utilisation by Sector in CEPI Countries in 2011 Source: CEPI

8. 8 Recovered paper – Global trade balance 2010 1000 t Net ExportersNet Importers Consumed paper must be collected somewhere – world has to be in balance Global, average collection rate Source: Ervasti 2012

9. Tonnage of paper for recycling in the CE region CountryCollection 2011 [1000 tonnes] Austria1.434 Czech Republic789 Germany (CE region)7.459 Hungary439 Italy (CE region)2.869 Poland1.844 Slovakia232 Slovenia237 Total 15.303

10. Quality requirements of the paper industry General: Low content of non-paper components (Pieces of glass are particularly detrimental) High dry content No cross-contamination from liquids or from foodstuff Grade conformity (refer to EN 643) Additionally in case of deinking: Low content of unbleached fibres (from brown packaging material) High quality recycled papers require high quality paper for recycling!

11. Major paper collection systems in selected European countries Graphic paper separately, packaging paper & board separately –Finland, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland Paper & board separately – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom Co-mingled, w/o glass – France, United Kingdom Co-mingled, with glass – Ireland, United Kingdom Picture of blue bin: dpa / Spiegel

12. Main Outputs of the project Reliable standard methods to assess recyclability of paper based products Regional database on paper products recyclability Recommendation guidelines for reliable best practices on collection of paper for recycling LCA studies on the impact of recycling oriented eco- design of paper products Sustainability software based tool based on project results Roadmap for new transnational policy strategies

13. This project is implemented through the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme co-financed by the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) www.ecopaperloop.eu Thank you for your attention!