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European Parliament Members Adopt New EU Carbon Removal Certification Scheme
24 May 2024
The new European Union Carbon Certification System, developed to assess the effectiveness, transparency, and sustainability of carbon reduction projects and various technologies removing carbon from the atmosphere, was approved by the European Parliament in April 2024. This certification scheme aims to bolster the EU's efforts to meet its carbon emission reduction targets. It includes a comprehensive audit and certification process that covers all participants and stakeholders from the start to the end of carbon reduction projects.
WPO and UNIDO Project in Mongolia
15 March 2024
For the second time, as a result of a cooperation agreement with UNIDO, WPO (World Packaging Organisation - www.worldpackaging.org) ended another successful project which goal was to help the food sector in Mongolia to achieve international standards through the development of practical guidelines, covering the production of safe food.
Winners of WorldStar 2024 are Announced
20 February 2024
WPO - World Packaging Organization announced 2024 winners of WorldStar that is accepted as one of the most prestigious global packaging competitions organized since 1970. 435 entries from 41 countries applied at the competition that received a higher number of applications compared to last year.
World Packaging Organisation (WPO) President, Luciana Pellegrino, announces the Vice Presidents for 2024/2026
07 February 2024
WPO President, Luciana Pellegrino, announced today the names of the Vice Presidents that will take part of WPO's new Executive Team and lead WPO's Portfolios during her term of office that goes from 2024 to 2026, working closely with her, WPO Members, partner organizations and the market.
9 Awards for Türkiye from AsiaStar
06 February 2024
The results of the AsiaStar 2023 Competition, where Asia's best packaging competed, have been announced. Türkiye won a total of 9 awards in AsiaStar 2023, where 109 packages from 7 countries competed.
Results of tie-breaker vote for WDO's 2023-2025 Board of Directors
09 November 2023
World Design Organization (WDO)® held a vote for the ninth and final position on its 2023-2025 Board of Directors.
1st Study Visit of DEEP Project held in Belgium and the Netherlands!
26 January 2023
The scope of the “Technical Assistance for Assessment of Türkiye's Potential on Transition to Circular Economy” (DEEP) Project that prepares the roadmap for Türkiye's transition to a circular economy; the first study visit was held in the Netherlands and Belgium between 28 November and 2 December 2022 to exchange information on ongoing activities and practices related to the circular economy in the context of resource and waste management in EU countries.
WPO Announces the Winners of WorldStar 2022 in Milan
16 June 2022
After two years of online ceremonies, May 4 2022, around 300 packaging professionals, representing 37countries, were together to celebrate the winners of WorldStar Award 2022.
APF's 2022 Strategic Planning Meeting Performed Online
16 June 2022
The 7th APF Asian Packaging Federation's Strategic Planning Meeting was performed via Zoom Application on 18th April 2022. There were attendees in total from 11 countries in Asia continent, namely: Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Turkey.
18 Awards to Turkey in AsiaStar
17 May 2022
Winners of the AsiaStar 2021 Competition where the best packaging in Asia compete are announced. In AsiaStar 2021 where 132 packaging from 14 countries compete, Turkey won a total of 18 awards.