Statement on Information Requirements under Art. 15 PPWR
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Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP): Europe’s hidden infrastructure for competitive and resilient supply chains
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…
Read publicationPosition paper – Circular Economy Act – June 2026
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…
Read publicationStatement on the benefits of the reuse targets under the PPWR
Read “Statement on the benefits of the reuse targets under the PPWR” from the Roundtable for Reusable Containers, Trays and Pallets.
Read publicationDetailed Statement on the PPWR Agreement
Read “Detailed Statement on the PPWR Agreement” from the Roundtable for Reusable Containers, Trays and Pallets.
Read publicationStatement on the agreement on the PPWR
A deal on the PPWR: Statement by the Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets
Read publicationVideo: 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…
Read publicationOne-Pager on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (The PPWR should enable the reuse of packaging )
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.
Read publicationPosition Paper – Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (February 2023)
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…
Read publicationPosition Paper – Waste Framework Directive (September 2022)
The RCTP welcomes the European Commission’s ambition to improve the protection of public health and the environment through the proper management of waste. RTPs play a significant…
Read publicationPosition Paper – Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (September 2022)
The Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets (RCTP) welcomes the review of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) and is convinced that the negative…
Read publicationPosition Paper – Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets (RCTP) welcomes the European Commission’s ambition to make products in the EU market more sustainable, in line with the…
Read publicationFuture Vision Leaflet
In addition to the Future Vision Paper, the Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets (RCTP) is proud to present its Future Vision Leaflet. The document contains a…
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The Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets (RCTP) is pleased to publish its first Future Vision Paper. The document contains the RCTP’s future vision for the…
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Brussels 16 March 2022 – The Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets (RCTP) is pleased to welcome its newest member Wiitta Oy. The RCTP was founded in 2021 by…
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Brussels, 16 February 2022 – Today, the Roundtable for Circular Transport Packaging announces that it has changed its name to Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets…
Read publicationPosition Paper – Technical Screening Criteria for Circular Economy
The Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets (RCTP) welcomes the EU’s ambition in directing investments towards sustainable economic actions via the Taxonomy…
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Brussels 15 June 2021 – Today, the leading European Returnable Transit Packaging (RTP) manufacturers have joined forces to form the Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and…
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