The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is designed to develop a sustainable circular economy for packaging across Europe, as well as reduce waste and pollution from packaging materials.
After many years of discussion, on 15 March 2024 there was a ground-breaking moment when the Ambassadors of the EU Council unanimously voted in favour of the regulation.
The PPWR puts in place an ambitious regulatory framework, with far-reaching implications for Member States and economic operators.