Unpacking PPWR – Do Barrier Coatings Have It Covered?
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"This is a process that requires good cooperation between departments and responsible decisions," says Monika Lipska, Managing Director of Operations and Development at Torpol, about the implementation of the EU regulation on packaging and packaging waste. How will the new requirements, effective from August 2026, change the functioning of the packaging market?
Unpacking PPWR – Do Barrier Coatings Have It Covered?
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU 2025/40) entered into force in February 2025 and applies from 12 August 2026, marking the most significant reshaping of packaging rules Europe has seen in decades. It moves the industry decisively towards a circular model — tighter recyclability standards, strict limits on substances of concern, and binding waste-reduction targets. Oliver Kalmes, Global Barrier Manager Paper & Board at ACTEGA, …
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe application of European packaging and packaging waste requirements brings new responsibilities, which will become relevant up to the next few years. For the companies concerned, preparation involves identifying the applicable requirements and assessing how information on materials, suppliers, consumers, stocks, documents and returns is managed. Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) is ...
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