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For the 2017 FEFPEB Congress, wood has a key role in a sustainable economy
All countries
Wednesday 15 November 2017
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The FEFPEB which brings together the European industries of the sector (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom) has just held its Annual Congress at which factory visits were scheduled (photo : fefpeb.marcelvandenbroekfotografie.nl).
European authorities are increasingly considering wood as a cornerstone for the development of sustainable trade policies, according to statements made at the 68th FEFPEB (European Federation of Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers) Annual Congress, which brought together 180 industry professionals in Maastricht -Low).
This 3-day Congress included visits to PKF / Post Pallets BV and Meilink BV, cultural activities and a day's work. Among the interventions noted was that of Ms. Marianne Muller, from the Environment Department of the European Commission. Taking stock of circular economy projects and the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62 / EC which is under way. The concept of cicular economy is becoming more and more important and wood is the best example.
Wood is the only truly renewable and sustainable material. In the life cycle analyzes of raw materials, wood products are always more efficient than plastic products. For a sustainable future economy the EU needs to provide even more support to the sector.
The FEFPEB will join its global counterparts at INTERPAL in Minneapolis (USA) from 18 to 20 September 2018.
