About the FBCA
The FBCA platform provides the food and beverage carton value chain a common trusted voice - globally and locally - leading policy representation and stakeholder engagement to improve understanding of how food and beverage cartons contribute to circular economies and food systems transformation. Learn more.
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
Latest News
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June 29, 2026California Recognises Food and Beverage Carton Recyclability
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June 8, 2026FBCA Iberia participates in Unidad Editorial Circular Economy Conference
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June 5, 2026Celebrating World Environment day with a Green Week event on 10 June
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May 5, 2026Watch the FBCA at The Parliament's Circular Economy Forum 2026
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April 7, 2026Meet us at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 – Stand N65
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Learn about RECY:CHECK
RECY:CHECK 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 and watch our award-winning Blender Video below to learn more about the recycling process
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.
Become a member
Find out more about the benefits of becoming an FBCA member and how you can contribute to achieving our vision and mission.
