Brussels, 23 June 2026 – As the European Commission prepares its proposal for a Circular Economy Act (CEA), the Roundtable for Reusable Containers, Trays and Pallets (RCTP) is calling on policymakers to place reuse at the centre of Europe's circular economy strategy an explicitly recognise reuse, and reusable transport packaging (RTP) in particular, as ...
Reusable Transport Packaging: A strategic pillar for less waste, supply chain disruption, and cost The Circular Economy Act (CEA) represents a significant evolution in European circular economy policy. At a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty, increasing dependence on third countries for critical raw materials, and intensifying global competition, circularity has ...
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Video The advantages of reusable over disposable systems There are currently various publications that attempt to question the advantages of reusable over disposable systems. That’s why Stiftung Initiative Mehrweg, Reusable Packaging Europe and the Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets together with the Fraunhofer Institute took a closer look at ...
Reusable Plastic Crates VS Disposable Cardboard Crates One would think that “reusable before disposal” would be a clear message for everyone in 2023. Government has laid this down in the waste hierarchy, and many studies have shown the advantages of reusable over disposable systems. Nevertheless, there are currently various publications that attempt ...
One-pager on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation The RCTP has decades-long experience in the reusable packaging sector. Please read the full one-pager below for our recommendations to encourage reuse and reduce packaging waste. [...] ROUNDTABLE FOR REUSABLE ...
Position Paper Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation The RCTP welcomes the ambitious proposal of the European Commission for a review of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) regarding clear reuse targets and would like to present suggestions for a realistic transition to the circular economy. The RCTP also welcomes the change to ...