Waste Paper Collection in Europe Down Slightly

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The volume of waste paper collected in Europe and recycled by the paper industry declined slightly in 2025.

28.10.2026

Source: Company news

According to figures from the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) published by the European Paper Industry Association (Cepi), the volume collected in the EU, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland fell by 0.3 percent year-over-year to 53.9 million metric tons. At the same time, consumption of paper and paperboard decreased by 0.4 percent to 70.5 million metric tons.

Company profile: EUWID Papier und Zellstoff, Germany, Gernsbach

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