Glossary

A recycler processes used packaging into new materials, cutting waste, saving resources, and supporting a circular economy for a cleaner, greener future in line with PPWR rules.

The Proximity Principle means keeping production, use, and recycling close to home to cut transport emissions, support local jobs, reduce waste, and build stronger, greener communities.

A final distributor delivers products to consumers, promotes recycling and reuse, manages packaging waste, and encourages greener choices, playing a big role in reducing waste and boosting circularity.

EPR under PPWR means companies manage their product waste, especially packaging, boosting recycling, cutting waste, and promoting eco-friendly designs for a cleaner environment.

The PPWR collection system gathers used packaging from consumers to ensure proper recycling or reuse, cutting waste and boosting a circular economy with high-quality, accessible recycling by 2030.

Reusable packaging, per the EU's PPWR, is designed for multiple uses, durable, easy to clean, refillable, and reconditionable, helping cut waste and boost circular economy efforts.

PPWR aims to cut packaging waste, boost recyclability by 2030, promote reuse, restrict single-use plastics, and improve labeling, supporting a circular, sustainable EU economy.

An Authorised Representative helps producers meet EPR rules by managing waste duties, registering products, paying fees, and promoting recycling, supporting circular economy and sustainability.

Platform economy EPR means online marketplaces help manage waste from sold products, ensuring recycling, eco-friendly packaging, and shared responsibility for reducing environmental impact.