Packaging

The obligations depend on the national and international sales structure as well as on the country-specific requirements. Basically you can say, manufacturers, importers and (online-)seller should always take these environmental legislations into account.

The Go4Recycling experts can help you and analyse your individual obligations. Feel free to contact us anytime.

The classifications of packaging and also obligations to join a a take-back system for packaging differ from country to country.

In Germany the new authority Stiftung Zentrale Stelle has drawn up a catalogue of packaging typically generated by private end consumers.

You can view this catalogue on the homepage of the Stiftung Zentrale Stelle.

You can contact us regarding country-specific requirements for packaging. Feel free to contact us anytime.

The German Packaging law (VerpackG) is the implementation of the EU Packaging Directive 94/62/EC in Germany. It regulates the put on market of packaging and the take-back requirements as well as the recycling.

“The EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC), which has provided the legal framework for packaging and packaging waste in the European Union since 1994, is being replaced by the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The regulation is expected to come into force after a transition period starting in 2025 and introduces extensive changes aimed at making the packaging industry more sustainable and strengthening the circular economy in the EU.

With the replacement of the EU Packaging Directive by the EU Packaging Regulation, a more uniform and stricter framework is established for all member states to regulate the management of packaging waste. While the previous directive allowed member states flexibility in implementation, the regulation introduces more binding requirements, particularly in the areas of recyclability, reduction of unnecessary packaging, and promotion of reusable systems.

This transition marks a significant step towards more comprehensive and modern legislation that addresses the growing challenges in waste management.”

In Europe all packaging is subject to the extended producer responsibility. The requirements differ from country to country.

We can help you to ensure your obligations in Germany and worldwide. Feel free to contact us anytime.

The Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR) is a new „control“ authority that has started on 01.01.2019 with the goal of market surveillance in Germany. The ZSVR ensures fair competition and transparency regarding the implementation of product responsibility for packaging in Germany.

Since 1st January 2019 liable companies have to register in the packaging register LUCID.

Since July 2022, suppliers of transport, commercial or reusable packaging, have to register at the LUCID portal as well”

We can help to ensure your obligations in Germany and worldwide. Feel free to contact us anytime.

Basically the classifications depend on where the old and used packaging is generated and disposed? Sales packaging is typically disposed of by the final consumer. Transport packaging is disposed of by distibutors or other companies.

The packaging obligations differ from country to country.

We can help you with the correct categorization of your packaging. Feel free to contact is anytime.

There are big differences in costs and recycling fees in between the countries. Basically recycling fees depend on the put on market volumes of packaging.

Furthermore there may be country-specific costs for registration at the environmental authorities as well as membership and/or minimum fees at the national take-back systems. In addition, there are price differences between sales and transport packaging.

We can provide you with an individual cost overview per country. Feel free to contact us anytime.