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Is your packaging compliant?

PPWR compliance starts August 2026. By 2030, packaging needs Grade C or higher. By 2038, Grade B. We help you understand where you stand.

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Push-up paper tube

SKU: 110808001001 · Paper · 11g

Compliant
A95%

Consider switching to a version with higher PCR content (40%+) for full 2030 compliance.

Compliance Timeline

Now

2030

2035

2038

Screening Gates

Material Composition

Mono-material (>95% Paper)

Recyclability Grade

Grade A - 95% recyclable

Plastic Requirements

PCR content 0% - needs 35% by 2030

Recycled at Scale

Paper: 82% EU recycling rate

Key milestones

15 years of phased requirements. Starting now gives you a head start.

26

2026

PPWR applies

Compliance begins Aug 12

28

2028

DfR Criteria

Design for Recycling rules

30

2030

Full enforcement

Grade C+, EPR fees

35

2035

Recycled at Scale

-10% waste target

38

2038

Grade B required

80%+ recyclability

Some rules aren't finalized until 2028

But you need to be compliant by 2030. Start with high-risk packaging and scenario simulations now. Don't wait for perfect information.

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