11 February 2025
The PPWR is a European regulation aimed at reducing packaging waste and promoting sustainability, with specific requirements for waste reduction, recyclability and the use of recycled materials. The PPWR will apply to all relevant packaging products, including consumer and industrial packaging - such as pallets and boxes. The PPWR aims to regulate the entire life cycle of packaging products - from design and production to end-of-life.
The PPWR comes into force on 11 February 2025 and although many of its obligations will not apply for 18 months (11 August 2026), stakeholders throughout the supply chain need to start preparing for the PPWR now!
40% of all transport packaging to be reusable by 2030, 70% by 2040
The PPWR requires 40% of all transport packaging to be reusable by 2030, which will be the responsibility of the entire supply chain. This means that packaging manufacturers must produce compliant packaging, which must be used by manufacturers of goods, and finally the end user must ensure that the packaging is returned to the cycle. By 2040, reusability must reach 70%.
PRS pallets are reusable!
The nature of the business of PRS and Faber Group is sustainable and contributes to the circular economy. We provide pallets on a reusable basis through our closed-loop pool system. Our customers and partners in our return network can be confident that our products and services are well-positioned for PPWR.
Still using non-reusable load carriers?
If you are still using non-reusable load carriers such as one-way pallets, now is the time to switch to the pooling services of PRS! Not only to be ready for PPWR, but also to enjoy all the other benefits of pallet pooling.
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