regulations

The Golden Age of Fiber: How the New EU Packaging Laws Are Changing the Game for Waste Paper Buyers

The regulatory framework governing packaging in the European Union is undergoing its most profound structural transformation in three decades. On February 11, 2025, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially entered into force, establishing the structural framework to replace fragmented national rules with a directly applicable, EU-wide mandate starting ... Read More

The New Paper Trail: How EU Regulation 2025/40 (PPWR) Redefines the Waste Paper Market

A Regulatory Seismic Shift The landscape of European secondary raw material procurement is undergoing its most significant structural transformation in decades. The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), designated as Regulation 2025/40, entered into force with a series of critical safety and operational compliance protocols taking effect on 12 ... Read More