PPWR & Design for Recycling at DURAPLAST
What is the PPWR and what does it mean?
The EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) creates uniform rules for the first time,
to make packaging recyclable throughout Europe and reduce waste.
Central topics are:
– Design for Recycling (DfR) – i.e. recyclable packaging design,
– recyclability performance levels (A-E) and
– the prospect of recyclability on an industrial scale (“at scale”).
From January 1, 2030, all packaging must achieve at least performance level C (≥ 70% recyclable).
From 2038, at least level B is required.
Design for Recycling
The key to PPWR compliance
The Design for Recycling (DfR) determines the performance level to which packaging is assigned.
In particular, the following are evaluated:
– Material concept: monomaterial instead of composite
– Design: recycling-friendly colors, prints and labels
– Technology: good separability and sortability
– Compatibility: compatibility with existing recycling systems
Depending on the degree of compliance, packaging is classified in performance levels A to E – from “best-in-class”
(A, ≥ 95% recyclability) to “non-recyclable” (E, < 70%).
| Power level | Threshold value (DfR) | Significance for the market |
|---|---|---|
| A | ≥ 95 % | Best-in-Class: Maximum recyclability; indicates maximum recyclability. |
| B | ≥ 80 % | Minimum level from 2038; very good recyclability; clearly above the minimum requirements. |
| C | ≥ 70 % | Minimum level from 2030; packaging below this level is considered non-recyclable |
| D/E | <70 % | Not compliant; no market authorization in the future regime. |
DURAPLAST is already PPWR-ready!
Why is this already the case today?
1. mono-material approach (LDPE)
Our DURALEN shrink films are made of pure LDPE – and therefore fulfill central DfR criteria:
– High recyclability thanks to uniform material fraction
– Low material losses during recycling, high-quality recyclate stream
– Compatible with existing collection, sorting and recycling systems (PE/LDPE)
2. recycling-friendly design – Designed for Recycling
Each film design is specifically optimized for DfR criteria:
– Material purity instead of composite structures
– Single-colour prints & logos – deliberately no multi-colour prints or pre-printed decors
– Additive and colour concepts with a focus on recyclability
– Perforations, perforations and lubricants that do not impair sorting & material recycling
– Optional recyclate variants (PIR/PCR) with slightly adapted appearance and shrink temperature
3rd DURAPLAST = 100 % degree of fulfillment
From practice and not from the drawing board!
– Over 60 years of experience in the development and production of high-quality shrink films
– Near-series test & process data prove the stability of our solutions
– Quality, environmental and process management ensure consistently high performance
Whether half-tube, flat film or tubing – we supply customized DURALEN shrink films,
precisely tailored to your machine and compliant with the PPWR timeline.
FAQ on PPWR & DfR (short & clear)
Would you like to upgrade your current packaging to performance level A or develop new PPWR-compliant packaging?
We will be happy to advise you – quickly, specifically and practically.