Glossary

Service packaging uses eco-friendly, reusable, or recyclable materials to reduce waste and support a circular economy, helping businesses and consumers protect the planet together.

Tertiary packaging protects products during transport, using recyclable or reusable materials to reduce waste, lower emissions, and improve efficiency—helping both businesses and the planet.

Reusable packaging cuts waste by being used many times, saving resources and energy. It supports a circular economy, reduces pollution, and helps protect the environment for a sustainable future.

Sustainable packaging uses renewable, recycled, or less material to reduce waste and pollution. Choosing recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging helps protect nature and supports a greener future.

Packaging at home could improve by using resealable, recyclable materials that protect and preserve products, are easy to handle, and reduce waste, supporting both convenience and sustainability.

Primary packaging holds and protects products, provides info, and keeps items fresh. Sustainable design uses less material, recyclable or reusable options to reduce waste and support a circular economy.

Secondary packaging groups and protects products for transport. Using recyclable, lightweight materials and smart design reduces waste, supports recycling, and helps create a circular economy.

A PPWR Conformity Assessment checks packaging meets EU rules on recyclability, safety, and material use. It ensures sustainability, legal compliance, and helps reduce waste across Europe.

The Contact-Sensitive PET Recycled Content Target sets goals for using safe, recycled PET in items touching food or skin, cutting waste and supporting a circular, eco-friendly economy.