Smurfit Kappa GrpPLC Statement re European Paper Bag Day
18 Octobre 2018 - 8:00AM
UK Regulatory
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Smurfit Kappa Sangüesa Paper Mill and Navarra Government
distribute 130,000 paper bags to celebrate European Paper Bag
Day
Paper-based packaging provider Smurfit Kappa is celebrating the
first annual European Paper Bag day at its Sangüesa Paper Mill in
Spain, to promote the use of paper carrier bags as an alternative
to plastic bags.
The milestone day was created by "The Paper Bag" platform,
Europe's leading association for kraft paper manufacturers and
paper bag producers, to educate consumers about the benefits of
opting for paper carrier bags. Less than 1 per cent of the plastic
bags used every year are recycled.1
Smurfit Kappa drew on its high quality paper portfolio to
produce an efficient alternative for paper bag producers which is
strong, performs well in wet conditions and is safe for food
contact. To mark European Paper Bag day, the Sangüesa mill
cooperated with the Navarra Government by supplying the paper to
produce 130,000 paper bags for distribution through local shops,
supermarkets and consumers across the Navarra region.
Isabel Elizalde, Navarra's Regional Minister for the
Environment, supported the occasion and was given a tour of the
mill. She also delivered the paper bags to local shops in Sangüesa
and encouraged customers to test them as a sustainable alternative
for transporting their groceries.
Talking about the event, Isabel Elizalde said: "It's great to
see companies like Smurfit Kappa making a real environmental
difference at such a local level. Working together, knowing that
the future is better if we make it sustainable, results in
paper-based products from our certified forest. Today and tomorrow
will be sustainable."
Laurent Sellier, COO Smurfit Kappa Paper Europe, said: "We're
delighted to have collaborated with the Navarra Government to
support European Paper Bag day as part of our wider initiative,
Better Planet Packaging.
"At Smurfit Kappa, we have committed to exploring ways in which
paper packaging can be used as a sustainable alternative. Paper is
100% recyclable and has the least impact on the environment so it
is a viable option for many products."
ENDS
Contact for media:
Sinead GillSmurfit KappaT: +353 1 2027157E:
sinead.gill@smurfitkappa.com
About European Paper Bag Day
The first ever European Paper Bag Day, which takes place on 18th
October, has been launched to raise awareness among consumers about
the environmental benefits of paper carrier bags. The brainchild of
a group of European kraft paper manufacturers and paper bag
producers, it is set to be an annual event. To find out more, click
here.
About Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa, a FTSE 100 company, is one of the leading
providers of paper-based packaging solutions in the world, with
around 46,000 employees in approximately 370 production sites
across 35 countries and with revenue of EUR8.6 billion in 2017. We
are located in 22 countries in Europe, and 13 in the Americas. We
are the only large-scale pan-regional player in Latin America.
With our proactive team we relentlessly use our extensive
experience and expertise, supported by our scale, to open up
opportunities for our customers. We collaborate with
forward-thinking customers by sharing superior product knowledge,
market understanding and insights in packaging trends to ensure
business success in their markets. We have an unrivalled portfolio
of paper-packaging solutions, which is constantly updated with our
market-leading innovations. This is enhanced through the benefits
of our integration, with optimal paper design, logistics,
timeliness of service, and our packaging plants sourcing most of
their raw materials from our own paper mills.
Our products, which are 100% renewable and produced sustainably,
improve the environmental footprint of our customers.
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'Smurfit Kappa'.
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1 Source: Center for Biological Diversity
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