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The new EU packaging regulation (PPWR) brings with it far-reaching requirements for mechanical and plant engineering.
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The new EU packaging regulation is part of the Green Deal and came into force on February 11, 2025. From August 12, 2026, most of the regulations will be binding in all EU member states. This also puts pressure on the valves industry.
The VDMA trade association publication no. 01 has been updated and is available for free download. It explains test procedures for methods for the determination of residual peroxide in packaging.
Carelessly discarded packaging pollutes oceans and landscapes worldwide. The images of environmental pollution are well known and the need for action is great. Every individual bears responsibility.
Consumers consider paper/cardboard packaging to be sustainable and the trend is moving towards fiber-based packaging. Flexible paper packaging is experiencing a renaissance.
Paper is a classic packaging material made from fibers. A distinction is made between primary and secondary fibers made from wood or waste paper. This article provides information on the various stages of paper production.
Cardboard packaging is stable and protects against mechanical stress. It is used as product packaging, outer packaging and transport packaging. Here you can find out everything about the production and use of cardboard and corrugated cardboard.
Which packaging is more sustainable, paper or plastic packaging? We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions in FAQs, which we offer VDMA members exclusively for download.
Plastic packaging usually consists of composite films that are difficult to recycle. Legislation therefore requires materials and combinations that enable a high recycling rate.
Plastics are very versatile due to their properties. Read on to find out how plastics are made, what types there are, what the most common packaging plastics are and the selection criteria.
Which packaging is more sustainable, paper or plastic packaging? There is no general answer to this question, as it depends on the product to be packaged and the resulting requirements.
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EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius announces action on reusable transport packaging quota.
From 01.05.2025, packaging licensing in Spain will be extended to industrial packaging. This also applies to transport packaging for machine deliveries.
On December 18, 2023, the EU Council reached an agreement ("general approach") on the proposal for the EU Packaging Regulation, after the EU Parliament had already approved its position on the document on November 22, 2023.
Seaweed is suitable as a raw material for biodegradable packaging. At interpack, the processing from seaweed to cup will be demonstrated live.
VDMA Packaging Machinery takes a look at alternatives to plastic and Styrofoam and where they are already being used.
The life cycle assessment takes into account all environmental impacts of products, services or processes during their entire life cycle. There are some principles and rules to be observed and there are also challenges.
Plastic packaging has come under criticism, but it is no longer possible to imagine everyday life without it - at least not everywhere. Here you can read where, why and when the use of plastic makes sense.
Sustainable solutions and materials are in demand for packaging. However, there is no such thing as sustainable packaging, because the products to be packaged are far too different and so are the packaging requirements.
Better material properties, reduced wall thicknesses, lower film thicknesses, optimized shaping and processing techniques have resulted in plastic packaging becoming lighter and lighter over the years, while maintaining or improving packaging performance and stability. This is referred to as downgauging or lightweighting.
Making optimum use of transport capacities: The weight alone makes it clear that plastic offers advantages over other packaging materials. This is very clear when it comes to beverages.
