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The European Union has set a new course for the future of packaging sector: the <\/span>Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)<\/b>, which came into force on <\/span>February 11, 2025<\/b>. This new regulatory framework replaces the previous directive and is expected to have a significant impact across the entire packaging supply chain, with clear goals: reducing waste and increasing the recyclability of materials.<\/span><\/p>\n For <\/span>Termoplastica Sghedoni<\/b>, the PPWR represents a turning point that confirms the importance and correctness of the strategic choices implemented over time.<\/span><\/p>\n The regulation introduces strict criteria for the <\/span>design and composition<\/b> of packaging. Specifically, <\/span>Article 6<\/b> states that all packaging placed on the market must be <\/span>designed for large-scale recyclability<\/b>, according to EU-wide criteria. It is no longer enough for a material to be technically recyclable: it must be <\/span>processable by existing facilities<\/b> in EU countries, with practical evidence of its actual circularity.<\/span><\/p>\n Another major innovation is the <\/span>mandatory minimum percentages of recycled content<\/b> in plastic packaging. According to the PPWR, by <\/span>2030<\/b> all packaging must contain <\/span>increasing amounts of recycled plastic<\/b>, with differentiated targets based on their application. For <\/span>non-food contact plastic packaging<\/b>, for example, the initial threshold will be <\/span>35% by 2030<\/b>, increasing to a <\/span>challenging 65% by 2040<\/b>. These targets will drive the industry to invest in <\/span>efficient recycling systems<\/b> and in the use of <\/span>high-quality recycled materials<\/b>, compatible with the technical and functional demands of modern packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n Transparency<\/b> is another cornerstone of the PPWR. All packaging will have to feature <\/span>harmonized, clear, and digitally traceable labelling<\/b> that clearly indicates its composition and disposal method. This will encourage more effective <\/span>separate waste collection<\/b> and reduce contamination of recyclable materials.<\/span><\/p>\n For producers, this means <\/span>investing in environmental communication<\/b>, ensuring that the information provided is consistent, up-to-date, and compliant with EU standards.<\/span><\/p>\n Companies will need to rethink materials and processes. <\/span>Design for recycling<\/b> becomes a mandatory requirement. Plastic films will increasingly need to move toward <\/span>monomaterials<\/b>, which are easier to separate and process, gradually replacing <\/span>non-separable multilayer<\/b> solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n For <\/span>Termoplastica Sghedoni<\/b>, already committed to using recycled materials, the PPWR is not an obstacle but an <\/span>opportunity<\/b>: to highlight innovation, collaborate with clients to develop more sustainable packaging, and lead the shift towards a truly circular economy.<\/span><\/p>\n The PPWR marks a <\/span>deep and necessary change<\/b>. Plastic packaging producers are being called to evolve\u2014not just to comply, but to <\/span>lead the ecological transition<\/b>. The regulation doesn\u2019t ban plastic use, but demands <\/span>better use<\/b>: cleaner, simpler to manage, easier to reintegrate into the production cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n Change is already happening. And those who embrace it first will lead the future.<\/b><\/p>\n The <\/span>PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation)<\/b> is an European regulation that came into force on <\/span>February 11, 2025<\/b>, aiming to regulate the packaging sector by promoting sustainability, recyclability, and improved waste management, in line with the objectives of the European Parliament.<\/span><\/p>\n The PPWR aims to <\/span>reduce packaging waste<\/b>, <\/span>increase material recyclability<\/b>, and <\/span>mandate the use of recycled content<\/b>. It also introduces <\/span>mandatory digital labelling<\/b> for greater transparency and traceability, thus supporting more efficient and responsible packaging management.<\/span><\/p>\n Producers must <\/span>redesign packaging<\/b>, favoring <\/span>monomaterial and easily separable<\/b> materials. They must also <\/span>ensure compliance<\/b> with the minimum recycled content quotas set to take effect starting in <\/span>January 2030<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n According to studies by the European Commission, implementing the PPWR could <\/span>reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20%<\/b> related to the packaging production cycle, significantly contributing to the EU\u2019s climate goals and promoting a more <\/span>sustainable and circular resource management<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The European Union has set a new course for the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3793,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat\u2019s Changing in Practice?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Mandatory Recycled Content<\/span><\/h3>\n
Transparency, Labelling and Traceability<\/span><\/h3>\n
What are the Implications for Producers?<\/span><\/h4>\n
Conclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n
PPWR Regulation FAQ<\/span><\/h3>\n
What is the PPWR regulation and when does it take effect?<\/span><\/h4>\n
What are the main goals of the PPWR regulation?<\/span><\/h4>\n
What changes for producers with the PPWR regulation?<\/span><\/h4>\n
What environmental benefits are expected form the PPWR?<\/span><\/h4>\n