{"id":4664,"date":"2023-10-10T14:24:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T14:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cepi-eurokraft.org\/?p=4664"},"modified":"2023-11-15T11:40:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T11:40:44","slug":"press-release-strong-reliable-reusable-trust-your-paper-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cepi-eurokraft.org\/?p=4664","title":{"rendered":"PRESS RELEASE: Strong, reliable, reusable \u2013 trust your paper bag!"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1848px” custom_margin=”-23px|||||” custom_padding=”2px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-72px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cepi-eurokraft.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bild1.png” title_text=”Trust your bag” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

\u00a0\u201cThe durability of a paper bag is of great importance when it comes to customer satisfaction,\u201d explains Elin Gordon, Secretary General of CEPI Eurokraft. \u201cBut a high-quality paper bag offers so many more benefits: it is produced from a renewable raw material, it is biodegradable (with no microplastic release), and it can be reused and therefore also minimises the environmental impact. Adding to that, it is a good medium to print information for consumers and convey a sustainable brand image.\u201d Paper bags are made from kraft paper which is especially developed for demanding fibre-based packaging. The raw material used in kraft paper production is long cellulose fibres, which are extracted from tree thinnings and from process waste from the sawn timber industry. They are sourced from sustainably managed European forests. The fibres are processed in a way that allows them to bond well during paper production. That gives the paper a high level of mechanical strength and tear resistance. This allows for material reductions and minimises the use of resources. The choice of glue and the proficient construction of the handles add even more to a paper bag\u2019s strength and durability.<\/p>\n

Guidance on high-quality paper bags
<\/strong>The European kraft paper and paper bag industry produces high-quality paper carrier bags that can carry at least six kilograms and be reused five times. Recently, \u201cThe Paper Bag\u201d issued <\/span>industry guidelines for high-quality paper carrier bags<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. The document provides orientation to paper carrier bag converters and their customers on the parameters that influence the durability of a paper carrier bag. Together, they can work on the necessary requirements to ensure optimal bag quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Playing it safe with quality certification
<\/strong>Paper bag durability can be tested in accordance with the European test standard EN 13590. The standard is the basis for the quality certification system for paper carrier bags. It relies on approved standardisation bodies and is designed to help retailers avoid poor-quality carrier bags. As a result, the paper bag can be marked with the weight and volume it may carry. \u201cIt is always wise to choose a tested and certified paper bag,\u201d states Gordon. \u201cIt offers optimal product protection for a safe shopping and brand experience. And it can be reused several times which benefits climate mitigation, natural resources and brand awareness at the same time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Reusability reduces environmental impact
<\/strong>Reusing a paper bag several times rather than purchasing a new one conserves natural resources that would otherwise be utilised in the production of a new paper bag. \u201cOur industry takes serious efforts in ensuring a sustainable forest management and preserving natural resources,\u201d explains Gordon. \u201cWe highly encourage retailers and brand owners to engage their customers to reuse their paper bags as long as possible before they recycle them.\u201d Furthermore, the CO<\/span>_{2<\/sub> stored in paper due to carbon sequestration remains trapped during the many reuses of the paper bag, even when turned into a new product after recycling.<\/span><\/p>\n}

European Paper Bag Day
<\/strong>\u201cTrust your paper bag!\u201d \u2013 in accordance with this slogan, the 6th European Paper Bag Day<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0aims to raise awareness on how reliable paper bags are<\/span>. The annual action day on 18 October focuses on the unique strength of paper bags which allows them to carry a wide range of items and to be reused several times. With <\/span>celebrations all around Europe<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, the network aims to encourage more people to act responsibly and use, reuse and recycle paper bags. Everyone is invited to join the celebrations and share their activities on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn using the hashtag <\/span>#EuropeanPaperBagDay<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For further information, please visit thepaperbag.org <\/span><\/span>or contact <\/span>Elin Gordon: +46 (0)70 275 78 15, email: <\/span>info[a]thepaperbag[dot]org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Download the press release in other languages:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Italian press release<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Spanish press release<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Paper Bag
<\/em><\/strong>\u201cThe Paper Bag\u201d platform was founded in 2017 by the leading European kraft paper manufacturers and producers of paper bags. They dedicate themselves to promoting the advantages of paper packaging. \u201cThe Paper Bag\u201d is steered by the organisations CEPI Eurokraft and EUROSAC. <\/em>thepaperbag.org<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

CEPI Eurokraft<\/em><\/strong> is the European Association for Producers of Sack Kraft Paper for the Paper Sack Industry and Kraft Paper for the Packaging Industry. It has nine member companies representing a volume of 3.0 million tonnes of paper produced in ten countries. <\/em>cepi-eurokraft.org<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0EUROSAC <\/em><\/strong>is the European Federation of Multiwall Paper Sack Manufacturers. The federation represents over 80% of European paper sack manufacturers. Its members operate in 20 different countries. They produce some 5 billion paper sacks per year, representing 630,000 tonnes of paper converted in 55 plants. Sack manufacturers from all continents and bag manufacturers also contribute to the federation as corresponding members, and more than 30 suppliers (paper, film, machine or glue manufacturers.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"