Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
PUBLISHED 4TH OF APRIL 2024
Key pillars shaping the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
• Deadline for the publication of Design for Recycling guidelines (3 years to become binding)
• Eco-Modulation Extended Producer Responsibility system will be eco-modulated and based on weight and material type, recycling score (A-C) and Post Consumer
(PCR) content (plastic packaging)
(2018 BASELINE) Calculation of the post consumer recycled content (PCR content) will be done as an average % of packaging type and format, per manufacturing plant, and per year.
of digital readability (serialisation, watermarks, QR, Data Matrix)
Minimisation
packaging Packaging
targets
Mandatory
of
waste reduction
Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) 2028
Recycled
Avoid unnecessary packaging By January 2030, packaging weight & volume reduced to absolute minimum By 2029, it will be mandatory to install a DRS to reach reusability targets with the recycling ratio >80% in 2026 and have a plan for >90% in 2029 for plastic bottles and cans. Also, in 2029, will need to show that an effort is being made to introduce DRS for beverage glass and beverage cartons.
(1 JANUARY 2030)
All packaging must be designed for recycling (DfR) • Must have an adequate recyclability score A-C • All packaging 70% recycled 2035 • Packaging must be collected, sorted and recycled at scale 2038 • Score A-B = can be placed on the EU market
Primary pharmaceutical packaging and contact sensitive plastic packaging of medical devices, and dangerous goods are excluded.
packaging: Exemptions from recycled content for packaging containing less than 5% plastic and compostable plastic PCR content will affect the eco-modulated EPR fee PCR content can only come from EU or certified by a third party to comply with EU requirements (31/12/2026) 2027 * Inclusive label on how to recycle Clear logo to identify the DRS in compliance with local law 2028* Label/QR code on packaging reusability use and composition Harmonised colour symbol for DRS packaging 2029 * Harmonised symbol for DRS packaging LABEL
guide)
* Dates are based on our understanding of the current proposal and are subject to change dependent on the publication dates of the delegated acts. 2030 2035 2040 Packaging Waste -5% -10% -15% Recycled content in plastic packaging Harmonised labelling Recyclability Packaging waste reduction KG LABEL IMPACT
Label = Integrated component of packaging
Can have a significant effect on recyclability
Dependent on the container material + use (single use vs reuse)
IMPACT
logo
reuse cycle Targets
2030 >10% >40% 2040 Beverages (excludes wine, sparkling wine, spirits, milk and other highly perishable beverages) 35% Contact-sensitive PET as major component Contact-sensitive All other than PET Non-contact-sensitive All plastics Single-use plastic beverage bottles SUPD 2030 2040 LABEL IMPACT Not mandatory in the label, but contribute in the unit average 30% 50% 65% 30% 10% 25% 65%
2030*
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Composite
IMPACT Need for data accessible to customers (supply chain information and disposal/reuse
Use
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LABEL
DRS Harmonisation
and serialisation necessary to identify the
for Reuse
Timeline & Milestones
Nov 2022
Publication of PPWR proposal shared with Member States
Nov 2023
First voting
Nov 2025
Country recycling targets:
All packaging: 65%
Plastic: 50%
Glass: 70%
Paper and cardboard: 75%
Dates are based on our understanding of the current proposal and are subject to change dependent on the publication dates of the delegated acts.
Nov 2030
All packaging must be DfR Recycling score A-C
Packaging reduce to the absolute minimum PCR content target
Country recycling targets:
All packaging: 70%
Plastic: 55%
Glass: 75%
Paper and cardboard: 85%
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is a publication from MCC.
DISCLAIMER: The proposed regulation (08/03/2024) is a draft. This presentation is based on our current understanding of the proposed regulation. It may change throughout the legislative process.
2038 Recycling score A-B DfR & eco-modulation guidelines
Meet recycling
Adoption for all Member
For more information or additional guidance, please contact sustainability@mcclabel.com
2028
at scale targets 2035
States End 2024 or beginning 2025