Packaging Recyclability under PPWR
Is your packaging at least 70% recyclable?
Meet the PPWR recyclability requirements and benefit from lower Eco-modulated EPR fees.
Companies that assess and optimise packaging recyclability early gain cost control, regulatory certainty, and long-term planning security.
- Recyclability becomes a legal requirement under PPWR
- Non-recyclable packaging risks EU market access
- Poor recyclability results in higher EPR fees
- Compliance requires documented, defensible assessments
- Packaging decisions today determine future costs and risks
Why Recyclability ASSESSMENT Matters Now
Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), recyclability is no longer optional. It is a legal obligation tied directly to cost exposure and market access
Article 6 requires packaging to:
Recyclability must be assessed and documented for:
Technical documentation -> EU Declaration of Conformity -> EPR reporting
Until EU-wide criteria are fully implemented, national methodologies such as the German Mindeststandard serve as recognised benchmarks.
Visual idea: Recyclability compliance pathway under PPWR
Why Higher Recyclability IS AN ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE
Recyclable packaging is not just about sustainability, it is a financial and strategic advantage.
How to Ensure PPWR-Compliant Recyclability
PPWR compliance requires a clear, structured process.
Step 1: Define Packaging Data
Capture accurate material, component, and weight data.
Step 2: Assess Recyclability
Evaluate packaging against PPWR-aligned recyclability criteria.
Step 3: Identify Non-Compliance
Detect design or material issues impacting recyclability.
Step 4: Define Improvement Actions
Receive design-for-recycling recommendations to improve performance.
Step 5: Document and Verify
Generate structured documentation and VerpackG-certified assessments where required.
Step 6: Improve Performance and Reduce Costs
Optimised packaging improves recyclability class and lowers EPR fees.
Visual: Packaging Data → Online Analysis → Score → Recommendations → Certification
Certification & Consulting
Digital analysis alone is not always sufficient. Certain decisions require expert validation and certification.
PackIntelX provides:
- Certified recyclability assessments under VerpackG
- Design and material optimisation consulting
- Cost vs recyclability optimisation
- EU-wide eco-modulated EPR fee consulting
Free PPWR Preparation Guide
Download a practical PPWR preparation guide for: Brand Owners, Manufacturers, Importers, and Distributors
The Guide Covers
- Roles and obligations of economic operators
- Key PPWR Articles: 5–12, 24, 26
- 3 steps to EU Declaration of Conformity
Frequently Asked Questions - Packaging Recyclability & PPWR
The ability of packaging to be collected, sorted, and recycled at scale under EU criteria.
Through documented recyclability assessments and conformity documentation.
Fees adjusted based on recyclability performance.
 Independent auditors verify recyclability under German law.
 A recognised German recyclability benchmark used until EU criteria apply.
 By following design-for-recycling principles and compatible materials.
 All businesses placing packaging on the EU market.