Design for recycling
In order for more packaging to become packaging again, it is important that the choices made during manufacturing are adapted to the technology used by the recycling facilities. Here you will find videos with tips and recommendations to help you through the design process to make your packaging more recyclable.
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NPA participates in standardization work for packaging
As additional requirements and regulations for packaging and producers are introduced within the framework of the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation within the EU (PPWR), it is important for NPA to be involved in the development of upcoming standards for recycling packaging.
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LUMENE’s new moisturiser jar uses 44% less packaging material
LUMENE, a leading Nordic beauty brand specialised in skincare, face makeup and colour cosmetics, has made a commitment towards a more sustainable future, something that is visible in their recently launched 50 ml moisturiser jars.
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“Producer responsibility gives us an incentive to develop”
Pågen is Sweden's leading bakery in packaged fresh bread, yeast, coffee bread, rusks, sausage and hamburger bread. They have around 30 different breads in their range, with brands such as LingonGrova, Levain and Hönö. In total, Pågen bakes around 50 different products and their bread is sold in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Germany.
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Packaging trends that risk negatively affecting material recycling
A lot is happening in the packaging space right now – new materials, material combinations and design solutions are reported every week, and developments in sorting and recycling are moving forward. However, Näringslivets Producentansvar, NPA, sees three trends that, as a result of new legislation, risk taking us further from the goal of a higher material recycling rate.
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The recycling of plastic is increasing, but still far from the goal
20 percent more plastic packaging from households was recycled in 2023 than in 2022 at our supplier Svensk Plaståtervinning. Despite a positive development, there is still a long way to go to reach the goal of 50 percent of plastic packaging being recycled.
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ICA: “The traceability makes the SKONA bottle unique”
The packaging's most important task is to protect its contents, but they must also be easy to empty and recycle. - It is more complex than you might think, says Karin Jawerth, Packaging Developer at ICA.
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