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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.
27 April: Manufacturers and the EU Packaging Regulation
This session provides everyone who manufactures packaging with a more in-depth explanation of how you will be affected and which requirements you will need to comply with as the EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) is implemented.
Manufacturers and the EU Packaging Regulation
28 April: Producers and the EU Packaging Regulation
PPWR introduces a new definition of a packaging producer that applies across all EU Member States. During this session, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency will explain what this means for those who fall under the definition and which requirements you will need to comply with as PPWR is implemented.
Producers and the EU Packaging Regulation
29 April: Reuse Systems and the EU Packaging Regulation
PPWR also entails changes for reuse systems. In this webinar, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency will go through what applies to actors who are responsible for, or participate in, systems for reusable packaging.
Reuse Systems and the EU Packaging Regulation
The webinars will be recorded and can be viewed afterwards. In their events calendar, you can find more information about other events that may be of interest.
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