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.
“We want to drive change and inspire others to transition”
Great Earth was named Packaging of the Year 2025 when the award was presented for the first time at the Recycling Gala. The company won for its innovative cellulose fibre closure. The category is sponsored by Näringslivets Producentansvar.
Increased packaging fees from 1 January 2027
Näringslivets Producentansvar will increase packaging fees from 1 January 2027. The main driver behind rising costs is the continued rollout of kerbside collection of packaging waste.
Rural municipalities collect more plastic than the major cities
On average, Swedish municipalities collected 11.6 kilograms of plastic packaging per resident from households last year. But the differences are considerable. A new report from Näringslivets Producentansvar shows that smaller towns and rural municipalities collect more plastic for recycling than the major cities.
Anders Svensson Appointed New Chair of the Board at NPA
Anders Svensson has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors of Näringslivets Producentansvar (NPA). He succeeds Bengt Lagerman and brings extensive experience from both the retail sector and the wider business community.