Glossary

The PPWR is an EU law aiming for all packaging to be recyclable by 2030, reducing waste by 15% by 2040, promoting reusable options, and cutting harmful substances to boost sustainability and circularity.

A manufacturer under PPWR produces or fills packaging, responsible for designing recyclable, reusable packaging to cut waste and support a circular, sustainable economy.

EPR registration means companies register in each country they sell in, report products, and pay fees to support recycling and waste management, helping reduce waste and promote circular economy.

Making Available" means placing a product for the first time in an EU country, triggering rules on safety, recycling, and sustainability to support a circular economy and reduce waste.

Dropshipping in the EU requires EPR compliance: register, pay fees, and ensure products are recyclable. Non-compliance risks fines. Partner with experts to stay legal and boost sustainability.

Marketplace due diligence checks environmental, social, and economic practices in a market to ensure products support sustainability, circular economy, fair labor, and local economies.

A producer under PPWR is anyone who makes, imports, or sells packaged products in the EU. They must ensure packaging is sustainable and manage its recycling and waste responsibly.

The De Minimis Threshold in EPR sets a minimum product amount below which small producers are exempt from full recycling duties, balancing environmental care with fair, manageable business rules.

Innovative packaging uses eco-friendly, reusable, or recyclable materials, reduces waste and size, and includes smart features to protect products and support a circular economy, helping the planet.