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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.
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“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.