Unpacking PPWR: What Substances of Concern Mean for Your Market
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) remains an integral part of strategic discussions as we approach key implementation timelines.
This month in our Unpacking PPWR series, we focus on what Article 5 – Substances of Concern really means in practice, how requirements differ by market, and how Greif is already helping customers stay ahead of upcoming deadlines.
PPWR auspacken
The PPWR is not just another regulatory directive, it is a legally binding framework across all EU member states, designed to reduce packaging waste, increase recyclability, promote reuse, mandate recycled content (PCR), and harmonise packaging standards across the European market. The regulation entered into force on 11 February 2025, with many obligations taking effect from […]
PPWR auspacken
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into force on 11 February 2025, with the application date set for August 12, 2026. This isn’t just another directive – it’s a unified, EU-wide framework meant to simplify rules and drive real change.