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EU packaging waste regulation, standards and industry shift

41 clusters · 387 sources · last updated

Latest: EU Packaging Regulation drives compliance and manufacturing shifts

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), specifically Regulation EU 2025/40, entered force on 12 August 2026. The framework establishes uniform recyclability targets, mandatory labeling, and phased-in re

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EU packaging reforms and anti-greenwashing implementation

60 clusters · 308 sources · last updated

Latest: European Union implements new rules to prohibit greenwashing

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo) Directive are reshaping industry standards. As of late September 2026, EmpCo (Directive 2024/825) has b

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Italy environmental, waste, and urban maintenance status

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Latest: Sardinia plastic waste crisis begins to ease as transfers resume

Italy continues to navigate a complex landscape of waste management and environmental conservation. While the country has seen success in the circular economy, localized ecological and sanitation challenges persist. Rece

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