Who Is Responsible for Packaging Compliance Under EPR and PPWR: The Packaging Manufacturer or the Company Using the Packaging?
Lately, there has been significant confusion across the industry about who is actually responsible for packaging compliance in Europe. Companies regularly ask: “If we buy packaging boxes or other packaging from a supplier, who is responsible under EPR and PPWR – the packaging manufacturer or our company that uses these boxes to pack and place […]
PPWR Recyclability Grades Explained: A-to-E Packaging Compliance, Deadlines & Business Action Plan
How Recyclability Grades Are Determined Under PPWR — And What Businesses Should Do The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is transforming packaging standards across Europe by imposing uniform rules on the design, sourcing, recyclability, reuse, and reporting of packaging materials. As a directly applicable regulation, PPWR establishes harmonized recyclability requirements that […]
Reduce Your PPWR & EPR Fees in 2025–2030: Eco-Modulation and Smart Packaging Strategies to Cut Costs by 20–50% for Businesses in Europe
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces a fundamental shift in how packaging is designed, reported, and financed. At the heart of this change lies eco-modulation — a mechanism that adjusts Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees based on packaging sustainability. For producers, this means packaging is no longer just a cost of doing […]