6 x Tips
Waste hierarchy
PREVENTION
PRODUCT (NON-WASTE)
PREPARING FOR RE-USE
RECYCLING
4 Will the MCS change with the times? It is a key priority for us to follow up with changes such as the development of EPR regulations so that we can help our customers grow and sustain their business, while con- tributing to the transition to a circular economy. 5 Where is it available? The MCS is a living document that will evolve over time, always responding to a dynamic global regulatory environment. The MCS is available for customers in Metsä Board Online or by contacting a Metsä Board representa- tive for assistance. “Metsä has been a very responsive partner with our compliance requests. They consistently send comprehensive Critical Supplier Documents to us whenever we request them.” Corporate Director of Quality, Unicorr 6 It seems MCS is a real industry innovation – can you elaborate on this? According to some customers, Metsä Board is the only supplier that provides information about certain EPR schemes (such as RAM), and one of the few suppliers that proactively consolidates this information into a concise statement. In some regions, we are still the only supplier that has proactively developed any state- ments addressing common customer compliance require- ments. Our customers are routinely grateful to receive such comprehensive documentation. We believe that the MCS is a pioneering statement in the forest industry that differentiates us from our com- petitors, and that it will eventually become the industry standard. This article is based on interviews with Metsä Board’s Product Safety Expert Isto Hongisto, Product Safety Manager Helena Moring-Vepsäläinen and Sustainability Manager Nathan Pajka. ~
WASTE
RECOVERY
DISPOSAL
3 How can customers use the MCS? reduction, recycling, recovery and the minimisation of sub- stances of concern. It also shares information about other circularity-related regulatory topics such as Single-use Plastics (SUP), Substances of Concern In Products (SCIP) and the Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG). This means, for example, that the customer can refer to this document when determining if their product falls under the scope of the SUP Directive. The MCS also addresses EPR from the UK (Recyclability Assessment Methodology – RAM) and US perspectives. Customers dealing with the UK RAM will know how Metsä Board products are rated, and customers in the US will gain insights into how they can reduce EPR fees. This document also covers several other voluntary standards such as the 4evergreen Circularity by Design Guideline, as well as comprehensive information about specific recyclability and compostability results. Custom- ers can benefit from this information when applying for certificates of their own and when searching for a circulari- ty-friendly solution. The MCS can help customers comply with EN and ISO standards in the field of packaging and packaging waste, as it provides guidance on source “Many of our customers regularly request safety data sheets and other technical information regarding the boards we use. These statements are an important resource for our team.” Senior Buyer, Malnove ~
29
BOARD MAGAZINE
Powered by FlippingBook