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What packaging teams should know about EU PPWR packaging requirements
The EU PPWR introduces “Design for Recyclability” performance grades that become stricter over time. (See Annex II, Tables 1 &
“Recyclable” doesn’t mean recycled: The claims gap putting US brands at risk
Most recyclable packaging claims in the US don’t reflect reality. Packaging can be technically recyclable and still never be recycled.
Packaging sustainability claims: why they fail internal approval (and how to fix it)
Packaging sustainability claims should be straightforward. If your product is doing good, you should be able to say it. But