Design for recycling
Plastic packaging: Choice of colour
Did you know that a dark plastic packaging is harder to recycle? Watch the video and see how the choice of colour affects the recyclability of your plastic packaging.
Do you want to know how you can make your plastic packaging more recyclable? An important part of the design process to make plastic packaging more recyclable is the choice of colour. For example, a dark plastic packaging can be more difficult to recycle. Watch the video and learn more.
More Design for recycling
Access to the new series of standards for plastic packaging
The new series of standards for the recycling of plastic packaging is now available, although practical application will not begin until 2030. Our materials specialists, Love Pallon and Einar Ahlström, have participated in the Swedish standardisation work within a SIS expert group.
Guide supports producers in making informed design choices för plastic packaging
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) affects the entire packaging industry. When it comes to recyclable packaging, there is a lot that producers and manufacturers must take into account, before 2030. Even though the legislation is not yet fully finalised, the transition must begin now. Näringslivets Producentansvar, together with six other producer responsibility organisations in Europe, is therefore launching a joint guide to safe design choices for plastic packaging, supporting producers in their packaging design decisions.
How recyclability, criteria and reporting are interconnected
Our advisory approach to design for recycling is based on how recyclable a packaging material is, regardless of the material type. We do not advocate one material over another. As a producer, you can assess the recyclability of a packaging material using our clear criteria and design guidelines. The aim is to contribute to increased material recycling of packaging, resulting in more circular material flows and reduced need for virgin raw materials.