Navigating PPWR regulations for hotfill food packaging
The recent adoption of the provisional Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) by the European Parliament marks an essential moment for the food packaging industry. This regulation mandates significant shifts in packaging designs, including hotfill food packaging. PPWR emphasizes recyclability and reduced greenhouse gas e任务s, reflecting a growing awareness and responsibility towards environmental impacts, aiming for a substantial reduction in greenhouse gases.
Packaging challenges posed by new PPWR requirements
在新的PPWR框架下, packaging used in the food industry must now include a minimum amount of recycled content and be recyclable at scale. The regulation aims to minimizing greenhouse gas e任务s associated with packaging materials. These requirements pose a considerable challenge for many existing packaging solutions, which often fall short due to current 侦探hnological and infrastructural limitations.
Key requirements outlined by the PPWR include:
- 回收的内容: All packaging designs must incorporate a certain percentage of recycled material, pushing companies to integrate more sustainable resources in their production cycles.
- 再循环能力: Ensuring that packaging can be recycled at scale demands significant adaptations in both design, 基础设施, 以及材料组成.
- 减少温室气体排放: The regulation aims for a maximal reduction in e任务s by 2040, necessitating innovative approaches to material processing and waste management.
Akestra™: a forward-thinking solution
为了响应这些新标准, Akestra™ can be a transformative solution in the hotfill packaging industry. 利用现有技术, Akestra™提供可扩展的, traceable recycling process for PET tray to tray. This not only aligns with the PPWR's demand for recyclable packaging but also significantly reduces greenhouse gas e任务s.
How the Akestra™ solution stands out:
- 可伸缩性: Akestra™提供了一个实用的, 可扩展的回收解决方案, ensuring that the transition to more sustainable packaging is manageable and efficient for food packaging manufacturers.
- 技术对齐: By utilizing current hotfill packaging 侦探hnologies, Akestra™ aligns with existing production processes, making it easier for businesses to adopt without substantial new investments in 基础设施.
- 减少温室气体排放: Compared to conventional plastics such as polystyrene, Akestra™ significantly reduces CO2 e任务s, supporting the PPWR’s objectives towards a lower carbon footprint in the packaging industry.
A recent survey conducted by Perstorp among food industry players has shown promising support for Akestra™, with 83% of respondents believing that it could either 'likely' or 'significantly' help them meet the PPWR requirements.
扩大生产和影响
目前, Akestra™ has the capacity to handle over 10,每年包装1000吨, which contributes to reducing up to 25,每年的二氧化碳排放量为1000吨. These figures are indicative of Akestra™’s capability to meet and exceed the future demands set by the PPWR. 展望未来, plans are underway to expand this capacity further and adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape.
Join the movement towards more sustainable hotfill food packaging
As the industry moves towards a more sustainable future, Perstorp invites businesses and stakeholders to join this transformative journey. 通过采用Akestra™, companies can comply with the new PPWR standards and also contribute to a more sustainable and responsible value chain.
