News & Articles
The scientific documentation was and is the main objective of AGMPM. The responsible and documented literature of the Association covering a range of important issues related to the Packaging and detailed presentations of actions undertaken in the 15 years of its existence.
Commission has adopted a Communication, confirming its commitment to protecting citizens and the environment from hazardous chemicals.
The European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy by 2050 –
A Clean Planet for all.
More than 290 organizations, institutes and companies signed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation-led initiative in collaboration with UN Environment to eradicate plastic waste and pollution at the source: the new plastics economy global commitment.
At the beginning of August 2018, the publication of the reference book on Packaging in our country was completed, entitled "Introduction to the History of Greek Packaging."
On June 14th 2018 Directive EU/2018/852 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, thus amending Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.
On May 2018 AGMPM joined SAVE-FOOD (www.save-food.org) initiative
On January 16th 2018, European Commission published its first EU strategy for plastics, as part of Europe's transition to a more circular economy.
On January 17th 2018, winners of the 2018 World Stars international competition, organized by WPO (World Packaging Organization), were announced.
On November 6, 2017, World Packaging Organization (www.worldpackaging.org), representing 16 countries, met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and evaluated 318 candidate packages for World Star 2018 International Packaging Awards (www.worldstar.org).
New Industry Outlooks have been released by Infobank Hellastat SA referring to plastic and paper packaging companies in the Greek market.