Towards the producer responsibility of the future
Näringslivets Producentansvar is an approved producer responsibility organisation that works to drive development towards circular and traceable material recycling – so that more packaging can become packaging again.
For you as a producer, we offer expertise in all issues related to producer responsibility – from design for recycling to reporting and legal requirements such as the PPWR.
We also offer free collection points for businesses that needs to drop off packaging waste for recycling.
For affiliated producers
Visit our customer portal
In our customer portal you will find useful information and news. You can also see all your documents, for example your agreement and certificate of affiliation. Here you report your packaging volumes and confirm your annual report to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.
Collection points
Leave packaging waste from business
Do you have a business where packaging waste occurs? Then you can leave your waste at our free collection points.
There is at least one collection point per municipality.
The packaging and packaging waste regulation
We support you with the PPWR and upcoming requirements
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) aims to reduce packaging waste, increase circularity, and promote the EU internal market. As our customer, you have access to advice and guidance on current legislation and upcoming requirements, as well as a brief introduction to the regulation. Our materials specialists and key account managers are here to help you!
News in recycling and producer responsibility
Latest news
Hello Anders Svensson, new Chair of the Board at NPA
Anders Svensson is the new Chair of the Board and brings extensive experience from both retail and the business sector. We were curious to learn more about Anders and took the opportunity to ask him a few questions.
Guidance on regulatory changes resulting from the PPWR
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) has published guidance on new national provisions (Swedish regulatory amendments) arising from the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
87 per cent of collected packaging was turned into new raw materials
In 2025, 87 per cent of the packaging waste received by Näringslivets Producentansvar (NPA) from municipalities and businesses was recycled into new raw materials. This is highlighted in the company's 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report.
Producer responsibility for packaging
What does the producer responsibility mean for your as a producer
By law, all companies that place packaging on the Swedish market are obligated packaging producers. The basic idea of producer responsibility is to reduce littering, reduce the amount of waste and to ensure that the waste that does occur is recycled and used for new products.
Näringslivets Producentansvar
Who are we?
Näringslivets Producentansvar is an approved producer responsibility organization formed to support affiliated producers in meeting new, higher requirements for producer responsibility for packaging.
With industry organizations as owners, the company has a strong foundation and good opportunities for affiliated producers to influence. Together, we drive the development towards circular flows – so that more packaging can become packaging again.
