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  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF STEEL FOR PACKAGING UPDATE IS NOW ONLINE

    In this latest issue we focus on circularity. We look at how the PPWR proposal aims for greater circularity in packaging. How permanent materials are joining forces to rise above the noise of non-circular materials. And we share our latest campaign focusing on the infinite...... Read more

  • APEAL WELCOMES REVISION OF WASTE FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE

    APEAL, The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has welcomed the proposal for a targeted revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD) which is part of a wider Biodiversity and Food Package published today, 5th July, by the European Commission. Integrating the...... Read more

  • APEAL WILL CALL FOR AMENDMENTS TO PACKAGING AND PACKAGING WASTE REGULATION AT INTERPACK

    APEAL, The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has published its position on the draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and will use an appearance at Interpack to call for a series of amendments to be made to help fully close the...... Read more

  • APEAL PUBLISHES ITS FULL POSITION ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S PACKAGING AND PACKAGING WASTE REGULATION (PPWR) PROPOSAL

    APEAL, representing the steel for packaging sector, cautiously welcomed the general approach of  the PPWR proposal when published by the European Commission in November 2022. The PPWR paves an exciting future for packaging and recycling in the EU but to fully close the loop, clarifications...... Read more

  • APEAL PPWR BREAKFAST MEETING TAKES PLACE IN EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

    Following publication of the European Commission’s proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) and ahead of the committee debates in the European Parliament, we were pleased to invite policymakers and stakeholders to an open and challenging debate about resource efficiency in packaging...... Read more

  • APEAL TO JOIN PACKAGING WASTE & SUSTAINABILITY FORUM 29-30 MARCH IN BRUSSELS

    Alexis Van Maercke will join a distinguished line up of speakers at the forthcoming Packaging Waste & Sustainability forum in Brussels. This year is the event’s 30th edition and APEAL is delighted to be associated for the 8th consecutive year! As part of 29th March...... Read more

  • APEAL TO PARTNER WITH PACKAGING WORX 6-7 MARCH

    APEAL is delighted to join an interesting line up of delegates and speakers at the forthcoming GBR community Packaging WorX member’s meeting  6-7th March in Amsterdam. The 2-day meeting will focus on the various elements impacting the world of packaging and how packaging executives everywhere...... Read more

  • APEAL TO SPEAK AT SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING FORUM 1-2 MARCH

    Patricia Mobbs, Communications Manager of APEAL, will be joining an exciting line up of speakers at the forthcoming Sustainable Packaging Forum 1-2nd March in Brussels. With discussions covering sustainability of FMCG packaging, regulatory updates, consumer behaviour and latest trends, it is on track to become...... Read more

  • APEAL APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT

    APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has appointed Luc Brantjes, Tata Steel’s packaging division Director of Sales, as the association’s new President. Luc Brantjes was elected unanimously by the Board and General Assembly of APEAL and succeeds Viliam Gašpar of U.S....... Read more

  • SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM APEAL

    APEAL wishes you all a safe, happy and healthy Christmas season and looks forward to working with you again in 2023! ... Read more