Repak-Navigating PPWR-Reuse and Refill Targets- Key Actions and Obligations - Flipbook - Page 2
Reuse and Refill Targets
Under PPWR, specific packaging formats must transition from single-use to reuse/refill systems, with defined % minimum requirements by 2030,
with further increases required by 2040.
Min. %
requirement
Jan 2030
Min. %
requirement
Jan 2040
Foldable-plastic boxes, boxes, trays, plastic
crates, drums and canisters, or pallet wrappings.
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40%
70%
B2B Transport
Packaging
Between different sites (same or multiple
economic operators) within the EU
100%
100%
Grouped Packaging
Boxes (excluding cardboard) used outside of
sales packaging to group a certain number of
goods to create a SKU
10%
25%
10%
40%
10%
25%
Category
Transport Packaging
Beverage Packaging*
Example
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages in sales
packaging.
*Exemptions for highly perishable beverages, categories of
wine and wine like products.
Take-Away Food
Packaging
2
Cups, food containers & boxes. Find out more
HERE
Under PPWR
Reusable Packaging must
be designed to:
• Be suitable for a high number of
rotations (re-uses)
• Be reusable without hygiene or safety
concerns
• Be easily refillable
• Be easy to clean, maintain and repair
• Be collectable through efficient takeback systems
• Be traceable (e.g. labelling)
• Be recyclable at the end of its lifecycle
