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Why is it so important that each packaging material can be source‑separated and recycled in clean material streams?
The answer is that, for packaging to be considered suitable for high-quality material recycling, the materials must be easy to separate. Materials should not be mixed or contaminated by other material types and should preferably be made from mono-materials. Watch the film to learn what to consider when designing packaging for maximum material recycling.
English report summary now available
Now there is an English summary of the report "Will Sweden reach the recycling targets for packaging 2030?"
New training supports better waste sorting in apartment buildings
There is now a digital training course that provides knowledge and concrete advice to get the sorting points in apartment buildings in order and create better conditions for residents to sort their waste correctly.
Karolina Hagberg Chinell new CEO
The recycling organisation Näringslivets Producentansvar has appointed Karolina Hagberg Chinell as its new Chief Executive Officer. Karolina most recently held the position of Purchasing Director at Ahlsell AB. She will assume her role as CEO on 17 August.
Costly and counterproductive proposal risks increasing waste
The EU is currently discussing the harmonisation of packaging labelling, with the aim of making it easier for consumers to sort their waste correctly. Unfortunately, the proposal risks being both costly and counterproductive – potentially leading to more waste.
From black to white – a small change with a big impact
The product “Hockeypulver” was introduced to Grahns Konfektyr’s range back in the 1980s. By switching the pot from black to white plastic, they have ensured the packaging can be recycled – without having to make major investments.
NPA is procuring transport from transfer stations
The procurement concerns the transportation of paper, plastic and metal packaging from the municipalities' transfer stations (OLS) to the NPA's reception facilities (MOA).
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.
Consultation response: How Swedish alignment with the PPWR can improve recycling
Näringslivets Producentansvar has submitted proposals to the Government Offices to improve quality, increase collection rates and ensure that more producers take responsibility for packaging waste.
European Commission publishes guidance on PPWR
Today (30 March), the European Commission has published guidance on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The document provides the Commission’s responses to a number of questions raised by producers across Europe. However, several areas remain unclear.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency hosts a webinar series on PPWR
On three occasions in April, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency invites you to a webinar series on how PPWR affects you as a manufacturer or producer. This is a great opportunity to receive information directly from the responsible authority. You do not need to register for the webinars – simply join using the link provided on the information pages below. The webinars will be held in Swedish.