UPM’s position on Circular Economy Act

Circularity is key to redefining manufacturing, strengthening Europe’s industrial base, and reducing environmental impact. The Circular Economy Act is a pivotal chance to align EU industrial policy with climate goals and competitiveness.

To ensure the Circular Economy Act achieves its full potential, UPM calls for

binding targets for renewable materials in key sectors like packaging and textiles
improving separate collection and recycling and
allowing the valorization of side streams

Blog | 01/30/2026 08:21:03 | 6 min

We need more enabling regulation to unlock the full potential of industrial side streams

Blog | 01/22/2026 09:46:43 | 6 min

Boost to recycling from EU Circular Economy Act

Blog | 01/15/2026 08:22:34 | 4 min

Europe’s circular economy must be renewable to be truly sustainable

Position Paper | 06/11/2025 08:03:48 | 11 min

UPM position paper: Leveraging the bioeconomy as a growth engine for European sustainable prosperity and competitiveness

Position Paper | 06/10/2022 05:57:27

UPM expectations for Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive review

Position Paper | 02/02/2022 22:00:00