The first annual European Paper Recycling Awards have been presented during European Paper Week in November 2007. The awards are given in three categories: Industry, With Communities and Special Projects and Campaigns and recognise the work being undertaken across Europe through many innovative projects to enhance paper recycling. 

Presentation ERPC

Presentation Professor Grossmann

The winners are:

Industry:

Automated Entry Inspection of Recovered Paper” project, UPM-Kymmene, Augsburg,Germany

Using Near infra-red (NRI) technology to distinguish different types of paper and impurities UPM-Kymmene has managed to overcome the difficulty of maintaining high quality paper sources whilst increasing the collection rate of recovered paper.  Presentation

With Communities

“Tu Papel Es Importante” project, ASPAPEL, Madrid Spain

This project has increased paper collection at municipal level by 1 Mt over three years. The scheme looks at local collection schemes and either offers an improvement plan to bring the local schemes into line or the award of Tu Papel Es Importante - Your paper/Your role is important confirming that the municipality is operating a sustainable scheme. Presentation

Special projects and Campaigns

Action Eco-Bloc, Maison des Lycéens, Lycée Jules Guesde, Montpelier, France

The Eco Bloc utilises recovered paper that has only been used on one side and are in an A5 format and so far more that 24,000 blocs have been sold to schools. The programme forms part of the schools drive to teach children entrepreneurship and has been running for 3 years with over 500 young people participating.

“Recycling is an increasing part of our daily lives and by playing a part in recycling, society can help secure Europe’s sustainability for the future. These projects demonstrate that there are many excellent initiatives taking place all over Europe and we hope that these awards will inspire more people across the whole of society to take action,” explained Anders Hildeman, Chairman of the ERPC.

The winning candidates also received an original piece of paper artwork as part of their prize.

If you have any questions, please contact the ERPC Secretariat, Jori Ringman, at +32 2 627 49 19, erpc@cepi.org