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Oliver Smith
24. March 2026

Global uncertainty is growing: How the Iran conflict is affecting the packaging industry

The escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran is exacerbating a trend that many industries have been feeling for some time: increasing geopolitical uncertainty and volatile markets. Since approximately 20% of the world’s oil and LNG supply is transported through the Strait of Hormuz, tensions in the region quickly impact energy prices, raw material […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

News from Brussels, Strasbourg, and Berlin

In Berlin, the Federal Cabinet approved the draft Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG), which is intended to implement the PPWR at the national level. In Brussels, a draft Commission guidance document on the PPWR was leaked, and the delegated act regarding Articles 29.2 and 29.3 (reusability for strapping bands and stretch film) was adopted. In […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

PPWR blog: The PPWR essentials

As we announced in our last newsletter, from 2026 onwards, we will dedicate a regular section to the PPWR in every issue of our Newsletter, keeping you informed about the most important developments and aspects, stimulating discussion and answering relevant questions. We invite you to actively engage with us and share your opinions and information […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

The new PPWR labeling regulations: What applies as early as August 2026!

Although the new PPWR labeling requirements under Article 12 do not take effect until August 2028, they are already generating a lot of discussion. What often gets overlooked is that harmonized labeling requirements will already be in place starting in August 2026. Specifically, this concerns labeling regulations under Article 15(5-6) of the PPWR. We’ll tell […]

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Louisa Kröning

EmpCo 2026: From preparation to legal reality

With the EmpCo Directive (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition), the EU is significantly tightening the requirements for companies’ environmental and sustainability claims. The provisions of the EmpCo, adopted in 2024, will take effect on September 27, 2026. We’ll explain what’s changing from the current status quo (note: liability!), what the EmpCo specifically regulates, and […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

ESPR, DPP, and labeling: Why you should tackle this as a package now

The EU is gradually making sustainable products the standard. With the “ , Ecodesign for Sustainable Products” (ESPR) regulation, it is creating a framework for introducing product group-specific requirements. A key implementation tool is the Digital Product Passport (DPP). In our article, we’ll show you why ESPR will soon become relevant for packaging as well, […]

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Matthias Giebel

The state of packaging recycling in Germany and Europe

What is the state of packaging recycling in Germany and Europe? We summarize the facts for you, highlight progress, and identify next steps. To do so, we analyzed current figures and studies from the Federal Environment Agency, the Central Agency Packaging Register, and Plastics Recyclers Europe. A brief conclusion upfront: Mechanical recycling continues to dominate. […]

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Matthias Giebel

New study on reusable targets in the PPWR

BP Consultants conducted a study on reusable and reuse targets in the PPWR on behalf of BKV GmbH (the think tank of the German plastics industry). Against the backdrop of the use of reusable and single-use packaging, the study addresses both the regulatory framework and the current state of practice regarding the relevant plastic transport […]

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Oliver Smith

New business with a system: Six strategic process building blocks for your success

Acquiring new customers and generating new business are among the top pain points in the packaging industry. Yet efforts rarely fail due to a lack of will or a poor product. What is missing is the logic of a systematic process and the lack of integration of strategic building blocks. In the second part of […]

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Oliver Smith

Systematic new business development: Five pitfalls to avoid

Acquiring new customers and generating new business are among the top pain points in the packaging industry. Yet these efforts rarely fail due to a lack of will or a poor product. What is missing is the logic of a systematic process and the lack of integration of strategic building blocks. In the first part […]

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