PPWR and the Future of EU Labelling: Key Changes Ahead
by Alena Zein at 08:16 in Environmental, Circular Economy, Packaging under Environmental
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The European Union is making a significant move towards sustainable packaging, through the introduction of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). PPWR marks a transformative shift in how packaging is designed, labelled, utilised and disposed of across the EU.Currently, packaging labelling requirements vary widely between EU countries. While...
Turkey rolls out nationwide Deposit Return System starting 1st January 2025!
by Alena Zein at 11:00 in Circular Economy, Packaging, Emerging under Environmental
Turkey is making significant strides toward environmental sustainability by implementing a nationwide Deposit Return System (DRS), locally known as the Deposit Management System (DYS). This initiative plays a crucial role in Turkey's Zero Waste Project, aiming to boost recycling rates and foster environmental awareness among its citizens. Although the DR...

Latvia’s New Plastic Tax: A Push Towards Sustainability
by Alena Zein at 15:02 in Circular Economy, Packaging, Environmental under Environmental

Latvia has amended its Natural Resource Tax by establishing a tax on plastics that are typically not recycled in Latvia. Starting from 1st October 2024, any taxable person responsible for packaging made entirely or partially of non-recyclable plastic (polymeric) materials will be subject to this tax. The tax was introduced in response to the European Uni...