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The Material Circularity Statement – What does it mean, and why does it matter?
2 What is the MCS data based on? ment capitalises on that expertise by compiling common customer requirements and their associated answers into a single clear information package. The document can be easily referenced alongside any related regulation, standard or statement about Metsä Board products. Its structure follows the priority order of waste hier- archy, set out in the EU Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC (WFD), which is the cornerstone of the Euro- pean Union’s waste policies and legislation. Our sustainability team already has a strong track record of successfully addressing customer enquir- ies regarding the circular economy. This docu- “Metsä’s compliance statements are thorough, clearly organised and easy to reference, which makes responding to customer and regulatory requests much more efficient for our team. Having access to this comprehensive documentation gives us confidence that we can quickly and accurately support our customers’ regulatory and product safety requirements.” Director, Case Paper ~
1 What is the customer benefit of the Material Circularity Statement? The circular economy has become a key focus for the packaging industry, driven by new legislation such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. The MCS addresses this shift by providing detailed guidance and compliance assurances on product end-of-life man- agement and circular economy topics. By compiling information about global and regional regulations, appropriate recyclability claims, and com- postability, the MCS helps our customers navigate the complex regulatory landscape and confidently answer questions from internal stakeholders or their own custom- ers. This statement builds on our already robust suite of comprehensive compliance documentation, including our Product Safety Statement, Responsible Supplier Statement and a range of technical statements spanning topics from shelf-life to high temperature applications. Metsä Board has published a new Material Circularity Statement (MCS). This statement outlines key global legislation and standards for product end-of-life management and the circular economy. We asked Metsä Board’s circular economy experts what makes MCS tick.
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