Article2 min read Aug 14, 2025New Risk Classification: What Paper Producers Need to Know NowIn May 2025, the EU Commission published the final risk classification of countries of origin under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Our interface solution LINK.EUDR can help.
Article4 min read Jun 26, 2025Recyclable Packaging Market to Reach USD 280.38 Billion by 2035The global recyclable packaging market was valued at USD 116.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach approximately USD 280.38 billion by 2035, growing from an estimated USD 124.74 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period of 2025-2035, according to a new market research report titled "Recyclable Packaging Market by Material (Paper, Plastic, Bio-Based), End User (Food, Cosmetics, E-commerce, Pharma), and Region – Global Forecast to 2035", published by Meticulous Research.
Article5 min read Dec 3, 2024Understanding the EUDR: Challenges and Opportunities for the Forest Products SectorThe European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) presents critical compliance challenges for forest products industry leaders, with $4-5 billion in US export value at risk. Effective December 2024, the regulation mandates rigorous due diligence documentation and geo-location data for timber and pulp products entering EU markets. Senior industry professionals must guide their organizations through complex supply chain transparency requirements while avoiding substantial penalties of at least 4% of European revenue. Companies with integrated plantation operations may gain competitive advantages over those relying on complex sourcing networks. Strategic preparation and proactive compliance frameworks will determine market access and long-term sustainability in European trade relationships.
Article1 min read Oct 10, 2024EUDR Delay is an Occasion to Implement a Solid Framework Against DeforestationThe EU Commission has proposed today a draft amendment to postpone by a year the implementation of a regulation aiming to limit deforestation linked to commodities, not only imported but also produced and exported from the European Union.
Article1 min read Sep 19, 2024Mondi Exceeds 95 Percent Certified Base Paper for Release Liners and Extrusion SolutionsMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has switched more than 95% of its range of release liners and extrusion solutions to PEFC and FSC certified base paper sources. This is a further step towards responsible sourcing and transparency in the supply chain and also reflects Mondi’s ongoing commitment to develop solutions that are sustainable by design and support customers in achieving their sustainability goals.
Article1 min read Aug 29, 2024PEFC and osapiens Partner to Advance Sustainable ForestryThe EUDR requires European companies to ensure that their supply chains are deforestation free. It applies to commodities such as cocoa, palm oil, soy, rubber, timber, coffee and cattle, as well as various derived products. The extensive requirements of the EUDR necessitate the collection, processing and preparation of significant amounts of data.
