The term « bio-based » is often used to describe a packaging brought onto the market which is produced from resources of biological origins, which are generally vegetal origins. To…
The French Packaging Council (CNE) emphasizes that the European Waste Directive 2008/98/EC provides for organic valorization via aerobic or anaerobic processes (respectively composting and methanization) of bio-waste (kitchen and garden…
French consumers can directly read on their products (or on other informative material) claims about packaging. Regarding environmental claims, the French Packaging Council specifies that in accordance with the French…
As a responsible civil society organisation, CNE cannot be indifferent to the pollution caused by littering. CNE is committed to providing, as far as packaging is concerned, its expertise for…
On a regular basis, publications shed light on research on new materials that would make edible primary packaging (in direct contact with the product) a reality. The CNE considers that…
POSITION PAPER on Communications Related to Packaging Representatives from member organisations have expressed concern about the increasing number of publications and communications about packaging, questioning their reason for being and…
On the environmental claim regarding product packaging that “less paperboard packaging means less trees are cut down”. The claim “less trees are cut down” which implies that trees are cut…
Several initiatives concerning shops that sell products, particularly food products, in « bulk » have been discussed in the media. Statements that are sometimes false and are often excessive have accompanied these…
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