Navigating the New PPWR: The EU Packaging Classification Decision Tree and Component Compliance
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into force in February 2025, is transforming how businesses design, classify, and manage packaging across Europe. With ambitious goals to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, and increasingly circular by 2030, this regulation establishes a harmonized set of rules that demand rigor and transparency from producers, […]
EPR Fees vs Plastic Packaging Tax: Key Differences and How to Manage Them
We’re seeing more teams ask: “What’s the difference between EPR fees and the Plastic Packaging Tax—and how do we run both without chaos?” Here’s a clear, action-oriented guide for regulatory, finance, and sustainability leaders. Short version: EPR fees fund recycling systems via PROs; plastic taxes are government indirect taxes that raise the cost of plastic […]
Worried About Packaging Costs Skyrocketing? EPR Tips to Save Your Business
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes are changing the packaging game across the EU—and fast. While these regulations promote a more sustainable future, they’re also driving up packaging costs. If you’re feeling the pressure, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a manufacturer, importer, or brand owner, understanding and managing EPR obligations is now essential—not optional. But here’s […]
Why Managing EU REACH Compliance Is Complex for Non-EU Producers – And How Agile EU Partners Can Help
The European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation is one of the strictest chemical regulatory frameworks in the world. For non-EU producers — companies outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Northern Ireland — navigating REACH is a significant challenge, but a necessary one for accessing the lucrative EU market. Why […]