
Is your packaging compliant?
PPWR compliance starts August 2026. By 2030, packaging needs Grade C or higher. By 2038, Grade B. We help you understand where you stand.
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Push-up paper tube
SKU: 110808001001 · Paper · 11g
Consider switching to a version with higher PCR content (40%+) for full 2030 compliance.
Compliance Timeline
Now
2030
2035
2038
Screening Gates
Material Composition
Mono-material (>95% Paper)
Recyclability Grade
Grade A - 95% recyclable
Plastic Requirements
PCR content 0% - needs 35% by 2030
Recycled at Scale
Paper: 82% EU recycling rate
Key milestones
15 years of phased requirements. Starting now gives you a head start.
2026
PPWR applies
Compliance begins Aug 12
2028
DfR Criteria
Design for Recycling rules
2030
Full enforcement
Grade C+, EPR fees
2035
Recycled at Scale
-10% waste target
2038
Grade B required
80%+ recyclability
2026
PPWR applies
Compliance begins Aug 12
2028
DfR Criteria
Design for Recycling rules
2030
Full enforcement
Grade C+, EPR fees
2035
Recycled at Scale
-10% waste target
2038
Grade B required
80%+ recyclability
Some rules aren't finalized until 2028
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