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Circular. ![](https://fbcaglobal.com/storage/files/fbca-logo-colors-990x_.png?token=99ce8bb9db75947337952579de6ec67a) About the FBCA -------------- > "As the global platform uniting the food and beverage carton ecosystem, FBCA provides credible data, shared positions, and a trusted voice to stakeholders - championing fibre-based liquid packaging that protects food, enables circularity, and strengthens resilient food systems."​ > > **Sebastian Bartels** > > Director General, Food and Beverage Carton Alliance Key figures ----------- - **~250 billion** beverage cartons sold globally (2024) - Juice, milk and food cartons are on average made of **75% of wood fibres** - **~95%** of renewable energy is used by the industry for the production of beverage cartons ![Previous](https://fbcaglobal.com/build/assets/arrow-blue-left-CoYqiuwG.svg) Latest News ----------- ![Next](https://fbcaglobal.com/build/assets/arrow-blue-right-CYAXVlQR.svg) - [ ![](https://fbcaglobal.com/storage/files/foto-mesa-2-1340x720.jpg?token=26868898048a5da5de5f43c7427b4cf4)June 8, 2026 FBCA Iberia participates in Unidad Editorial Circular Economy Conference ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Read more ](https://fbcaglobal.com/news-and-resources/news/fbca-iberia-participates-in-spain-s-ii-circular-economy-conference) - [ ![](https://fbcaglobal.com/storage/files/environment-day-1340x720.png?token=3aa2f2cf74707185111ce9923825390f)June 5, 2026 Celebrating World Environment day with a Green Week event on 10 June -------------------------------------------------------------------- Read more ](https://fbcaglobal.com/news-and-resources/news/world-environment-day-2026-from-ambition-to-action-the-forest-based-bioeconomy-in-practice) - [ ![](https://fbcaglobal.com/storage/files/circularity-forum-26-1340x720.jpg?token=a5f74bc93501c0bf323bdc4043c8b186)May 5, 2026 Watch the FBCA at The Parliament's Circular Economy Forum 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------- Read more ](https://fbcaglobal.com/news-and-resources/news/circular-economy-forum-2026) - [ ![](https://fbcaglobal.com/storage/files/prse-pic-3-1340x720.png?token=a65e7fe77957d2b53cae104497784ef0)April 7, 2026 Meet us at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 – Stand N65 -------------------------------------------------------------- Read more ](https://fbcaglobal.com/news-and-resources/news/fbca-prse-2026) - [ ![](https://fbcaglobal.com/storage/files/global-recycling-day-1-1340x720.jpg?token=a83bb3e7a98a0a6e1c1fd61f43c6d7aa)March 18, 2026 Global Recycling Day: Powering Circularity with the FBCA's RECY:CHECK & DfR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read more ](https://fbcaglobal.com/news-and-resources/news/global-recycling-day-2026) Learn about RECY:CHECK ---------------------- [RECY:CHECK](https://www.recycheck.com/) is a new initiative from FBCA that shows how fibre-based composite packaging is genuinely recyclable. Created with help from FBCA members and independent experts, the RECY:CHECK Protocol offers a clear and practical way to assess recyclability, including the PolyAl layer, in specialized recycling mills. It’s all about making packaging more circular and sustainable. **Curious to see how it works?** Explore[ RECY:CHECK](http://www.recycheck.com/) and watch our award-winning Blender Video below to learn more about the recycling process ![](https://fbcaglobal.com/storage/files/istock-1418970399-990x_.jpg?token=2974f51e28e2e0f204220ac068a173e6) The Blender Video ----------------- In this short video, watch a practical example of how food and beverage cartons are recycled at scale in the European Union. ![](https://fbcaglobal.com/build/assets/icon-alert-DnUn0Knr.svg) [Become a member](https://fbcaglobal.com/join) ---------------------------------------------- Find out more about the benefits of becoming an FBCA member and how you can contribute to achieving our vision and mission. 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