Beyond Compliance: Why High-Quality Packaging Data Is Your Strongest Asset Under PPWR and EPR
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 France?” Spreadsheets appear, numbers clash, and after a few long evenings the portal finally accepts the upload. Then everyone forgets about it until […]
EU EPR and PPWR: What the December 2025 Omnibus Means for Packaging Compliance
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 Responsibility (EPR) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). For businesses operating in the EU, these proposed amendments signal a significant shift in how packaging compliance will be […]
How Strategic Packaging Data Preparation Helps Companies Meet PPWR and EPR Obligations?
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 new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – PPWR – and modern Extended Producer Responsibility – EPR – that approach […]
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 […]
PPWR & EPR Packaging Data Challenges: How Fragmented Systems Are Breaking Compliance
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: companies across the value chain are struggling to collect, validate, maintain, and distribute the data required to stay compliant. What used to […]
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 […]
How to Calculate Recycled Content in Plastic Packaging (While the Details Are Still Evolving)
Summary: Brands need an auditable, plant-level method to calculate recycled content now—even as detailed EU rules are still being finalized. Below is a practical, claims-safe approach you can implement across any plastic type (rigid or flexible) and packaging format. The problem: what companies are struggling with right now Unsettled “how to count” rules. Teams are […]
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, […]
France’s New 2025 Decree on Recycled Plastics in Packaging & Products: What Businesses Must Know Before 2026
A Turning Point for Packaging & Recycling in France On 5 September 2025, France published a new decree under the Environmental Code (Article L. 541-10-3) that reshapes the rules for producers using plastic in their products. This includes packaged goods, chemical products and containers, furniture, electrical and electronic equipment, sports and leisure items, DIY, and […]