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PPWR<\/strong> & Design for Recycling<\/strong> at DURAPLAST<\/strong><\/h1><\/h1><\/div>

What is the PPWR and what does it mean?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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The EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) creates uniform rules for the first time<\/strong>,
\nto make<\/strong> packaging recyclable throughout Europe and reduce waste<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Central topics are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Design for Recycling (DfR) – i.e. recyclable packaging design,
\n– recyclability performance levels (A-E) and
\n– the prospect of recyclability on an industrial scale (“at scale”).<\/p>\n

From January 1, 2030, all packaging must achieve at least performance level C (\u2265 70% recyclable).
\nFrom 2038, at least level B is required.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Design for Recycling<\/strong><\/h1><\/h1><\/div>

The key to PPWR compliance<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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The Design for Recycling (DfR) determines the performance level to which packaging is assigned.<\/p>\n

In particular, the following are evaluated:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Material concept:<\/strong> monomaterial instead of composite
\n– Design:<\/strong> recycling-friendly colors, prints and labels
\n– Technology:<\/strong> good separability and sortability
\n– Compatibility:<\/strong> compatibility with existing recycling systems<\/p>\n

Depending on the degree of compliance, packaging is classified in performance levels A to E – from “best-in-class”
\n(A, \u2265 95% recyclability) to “non-recyclable” (E, < 70%).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Power level<\/th>\nThreshold value (DfR)<\/th>\nSignificance for the market<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A<\/td>\n\u2265 95 %<\/strong><\/td>\nBest-in-Class<\/strong>: Maximum recyclability; indicates maximum recyclability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B<\/td>\n\u2265 80 %<\/strong><\/td>\nMinimum level from 2038<\/strong>; very good recyclability; clearly above the minimum requirements<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C<\/td>\n\u2265 70 %<\/strong><\/td>\nMinimum level from 2030<\/strong>; packaging below this level is considered non-recyclable<\/strong> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D\/E<\/td>\n<70 %<\/td>\nNot compliant; no market authorization<\/strong> in the future regime.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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DURAPLAST <\/strong>is already PPWR-ready!<\/strong><\/h1><\/h1><\/div>

Why is this already the case today<\/span><\/strong>?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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1. mono-material approach (LDPE)<\/strong><\/h2>\n


\nOur DURALEN shrink films are made from single-origin LDPE – and therefore meet key DfR criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– High recyclability thanks to uniform material fraction
\n– Low material losses during recycling, high-quality recyclate stream
\n– Compatible with existing collection, sorting and recycling systems (PE\/LDPE)<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2. recycling-friendly design – Designed for Recycling<\/strong><\/h2>\n


\nEach film design is specifically optimized for DfR criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Material purity instead of composite structures
\n– Single-colour prints & logos – deliberately no multi-colour prints or pre-printed decors
\n– Additive and colour concepts with a focus on recyclability
\n– Perforations, perforations and lubricants that do not impair sorting & material recycling
\n– Optional recyclate variants (PIR\/PCR) with slightly adapted appearance and shrink temperature<\/p>\n<\/div>

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3rd DURAPLAST = 100 % degree of fulfillment <\/strong><\/h2>\n


\nFrom practice and not from the drawing board!<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Over 60 years of experience in the development and production of high-quality shrink films
\n– Near-series test & process data prove the stability of our solutions
\n– Quality, environmental and process management ensure consistently high performance<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Whether half-tube, flat film or tubing – we supply customized DURALEN shrink films,<\/strong>
\nprecisely tailored to your machine and compliant with the PPWR timeline.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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FAQ on PPWR & DfR<\/strong> (short & clear)<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>When is at least level C required according to PPWR?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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From 2030. Packaging below level C is then considered non-recyclable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>When is a minimum performance level B required?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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From 2038, the PPWR stipulates performance level B as a minimum requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is monomaterial automatically sufficient for level A?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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No. Design (printing, colors, additives, labels) and sortability must also be PPWR-compliant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What does "recyclability on an industrial scale" mean?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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From 2035, it must be demonstrated that packaging is actually collected, sorted and recycled on a large scale.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What exactly does DfR mean?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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“Design for recycling” means designing packaging in such a way that it can be optimally recycled.<\/p>\n

Typical DfR criteria:<\/p>\n