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EU packaging waste regulation, standards and industry shift

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Latest: EU packaging waste increases as recycling lags behind targets

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Regulation EU 2025/40, entered its general application phase on 12 August 2026. The framework mandates uniform recyclability, strict packaging minimization, and p

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EU packaging and greenwashing rules: Implementation and SME-

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Latest: European Commission delays EU packaging labelling implementation

The implementation of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo) Directive has entered a critical phase. As of late September 2026, new consumer p