#DYK the average lifespan of a wooden pallet can be more than 5 years? 💡 The forest-based sector is a sustainability champion, and wood pallets are a prime example! Source: FEFPEB eugreensource.org #Greensource

Happy International #EarthDay! Forests cover 30% of the Earth’s surface and 42% of Europe’s. As the forest-based sector, we are committed to ensuring they remain the beating heart of Europe. eugreensource.org #Greensource

We respect forests and trees, which is why in the forest-based sector nothing is wasted, and all parts of the tree are used. #DYK trees are a source of 5000+ products we use every day! eugreensource.org #Greensource

Explore the #Greensource website for a treasure trove of facts about responsible forestry, climate action and the forest-based sector’s commitments. Take a peek 👇 eugreensource.org/media-library/

The wood chips generated in the sawmill industry do not go to waste, and neither does the bark of the tree. Instead, every part of the tree is used to make products you use every single day! #ZeroWaste eugreensource.org #Greensource

Happy #BiodiversityDay! #DYK that over the last 20 years the forest areas designated for biodiversity conservation in the EU have increased by 65%. This is equivalent to the area the size of Spain! eugreensource.org #Greensource

Sorting is key in the♻️process that makes sure recyclable materials are turned into new products through the most efficient route possible! With @Panda_Ireland, ACE Ireland is making strides in beverage carton ♻️through cutting edge AI & robotics. 🔎bit.ly/4dW5YMz

Happy #EnvironmentDay!🌲 The forest-based sector is committed to ensuring that forests remain the heart of Europe. And our efforts are paying off, as in the past 15 years European forests have grown by 59,000 km2 – twice the size of Belgium! eugreensource.org #Greensource

Forests are essential for a net-zero Europe! With European forests growing by 157 million m3 every year, their capacity for carbon sequestration follows suit! (State of Europe’s Forests 2020) 🌲bit.ly/3VDGP25 #Greensource eugreensource.org

A very proud moment: our members Tetra Pak, Elopak Pure-Pak & SIG Group have reduced their own carbon emissions by 52% between 2019 – 2023! Always looking ahead, our members will continue to take action to reduce their own GHG emissions as well as those in their value chain!

Action and transparency are key when it comes to reporting industry targets. ACE members Tetra Pak, Elopak Pure-Pak and SIG Group reduced their own carbon emissions by 52% between 2019 – 2023 (scopes 1 and 2). What actions did they take within their own operations?👇

Beyond their own operations, our members have taken the below actions to design beverage cartons to reduce the emissions in the value chain 👇

With over 15 million forest owners in Europe, diversity is at the core of European forests.🍃​ EuropeanForestOwners’s Antonio Paula Soares explains how a tailored approach to sustainable forest management ensures that European forests thrive.​ ​#Greensource​ eugreensource.org

#DYK that the most advanced pulp mills already use 100% renewable energy? That means no fossil fuels, and further contribution to European resilience! Read more 👉 Cepi’s Key statistics (2023) bit.ly/4d38XBy eugreensource.org #Greensource

FSC? PEFC? What does it all mean? 🤔 These forest certification schemes have been created to prove that your products are made from sustainably managed forests. eugreensource.org #Greensource Cepi, Pro Carton

Looking for a weekend read? 📖 Explore how the #PPWR can provide the framework to ensure sustainable solutions like beverage cartons, a low carbon #packaging, continue to help deliver essential products! ♻️ bit.ly/3MJXGuM

Our message is clear: beverage cartons can be and are being #recycled. ♻️ Want to learn more? 💭 Watch the below video! bit.ly/3XUQG4H

#GreenGlossary Deforestation vs. Harvesting ⛔Deforestation results in permanent loss of forests, transformed for other uses. 🌳#Sustainable forest management involves harvesting & replanting to maintain healthy forests for future generations. eugreensource.org #Greensource

The materials of beverage cartons are able to be separated and #recycled at scale when #collected properly! ♻️ See how the materials are separated when put into a blender, imitating the process of a recycling plant! bit.ly/4gR7l0l

#GreenGlossary Thanks to sustainable forest management harvesting trees and preserving #biodiversity are compatible! Harvesting and biodiversity together allow wildlife to flourish and for forest ecosystems to remain healthy. 🐦 📷eugreensource.org #Greensource