Most industrial companies still operate under a dangerous assumption: “Packaging EPR is for consumer brands. We sell B2B, so it does not apply to us.” This belief is one of the most common root causes...
Across Europe, packaging EPR is shifting into a higher-cost, higher-scrutiny compliance regime—driven by circular economy policy, tighter packaging rules, expanding scope (including more attention on...
Many businesses only think about packaging data when an EPR deadline is approaching. Someone sends a panicked email: “Does anyone know the weight and material breakdown for these packs in Germany and...
On 10 December 2025, the European Commission published a major new Communication, “Simplifying for Sustainable Competitiveness”, which includes a targeted package of changes to Extended Producer...
For a long time, packaging data was treated as year end admin task – collect weight by material – send declarations – pay the invoice – without any strategic value inside the organisation Under the...
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...
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...
Packaging data has become one of the most critical – and most fragile – elements of PPWR and EPR compliance. While the regulatory intent is clear, the practical reality is far more difficult:...
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...