Oskar Mortensen is a Content Specialist at Repax who loves turning complicated sustainability rules into something everyone can actually understand. Think of him as your friendly guide through the world of EPR regulations and circularity—breaking down the confusing stuff so you can focus on what really matters for your business. His goal? Making environmental compliance feel less like homework and more like a conversation. When Oskar's not writing helpful content, you'll find him out on the golf course, breathing in that fresh air and enjoying nature's own waste-free system.
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Empty Space Ratio shows how much unused space exists in an area or system, helping improve efficiency in nature, cities, packaging, and materials for better sustainability and less waste.
The EU’s new rules ban double wall packaging to cut waste and boost recycling. By 2030, all packaging must be recyclable and use less material, supporting a greener, circular economy.
Packaging Minimisation Obligation reduces packaging waste by encouraging less, smarter materials. It saves resources, cuts pollution, and supports recycling, helping both companies and consumers protect the planet.
Per capita packaging waste shows how much packaging each person throws away yearly. Reducing it saves resources, cuts pollution, and boosts recycling, helping protect our planet.
Waste reduction targets aim to cut trash by promoting recycling, reusing, and smarter product design. They save resources, reduce pollution, and help build a cleaner, greener future for all.
PET recycled content targets set goals to use more recycled plastic in bottles and packaging, reducing waste and emissions, supporting recycling, and promoting a circular economy for a greener future.
Design for Recycling means making products easy to recycle by using simple materials, avoiding harmful substances, enabling easy disassembly, and clear labeling—helping save resources and reduce waste.
Recycled Content Targets set goals for using recycled materials in products, cutting waste and saving resources. They boost recycling markets, cut pollution, and support a circular economy.
Reuse targets set goals to use products again, cutting waste and saving resources. Try using refillable bottles, repairing items, or bringing your own bags to start reusing more daily.
Grade B means a product is recyclable but with some challenges like mixed materials or special sorting. It’s a good step toward waste reduction and supports better recycling and sustainability.
Grade C means a product is somewhat recyclable but needs extra effort or sorting. It’s less efficient to recycle, so improving design helps reduce waste and supports a circular economy.
Grade A recyclability means a product is very easy to recycle, helping reduce waste and save resources. Choosing these products supports a circular, sustainable future. Have you tried picking them?