28 Jun 2022 --- The European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) is urging the European Commission to focus on scientific findings in its revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive after a new meta-analysis suggested single-use paper-based packaging is more environmentally sustainable than reusable formats. The findings are the conclusion of a new meta-analysis by renowned engineering consultancy Ramboll. The analysis, which examined 26 scientific studies, shows that reuse systems impose exclusive additional burdens on the environment compared to single-use, related to additional washing, take-back transportation and breakage and unit loss associated with takeaway.
