Bagasse vs Plastic: The Full Compliance & Cost Comparison
Plastic disposables carry costs that do not appear on the invoice — SUP restrictions, EPR fees, PPWR recycled-content targets. Here is the honest comparison.
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PPWR Policy, News & Analysis
We have followed the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 from proposal to enforcement. This is our running commentary on the policy milestones — and what each step means for human health, the environment, and your packaging decisions.
Sugarcane Pulp vs Wheat Straw vs Bamboo: Which Fiber Is Right?
Three plant fibres dominate compostable tableware — with different strengths, supply chains and price points. A practical comparison for buyers choosing between them.
Read →What Does "Recyclable at Scale" Mean in the PPWR?
"Recyclable" and "recyclable at scale" are different legal standards with different deadlines. Here is the difference — and why fibre packaging starts with an advantage.
Read →Recyclability Performance Grades: What They Are and How to Prove Yours
Grades A to E, the 2030 and 2035 thresholds, and how the new classification will work in practice — including how fibre packaging documents its position in the paper stream.
Read →PPWR Labeling: What Must Be Printed on Your Packaging?
Material identification, manufacturer identity, size marking — and new labels coming in 2028 and 2029. A practical breakdown of PPWR marking requirements.
Read →Labeling Compliance Checklist: Manufacturer, Importer, Material ID
A practical, item-by-item labeling checklist for packaging placed on the EU market — what to print, where to print it, and the label changes already scheduled for 2028-2029.
Read →Is Bagasse Tableware PFAS-Free? What the Test Report Really Shows
Pure sugarcane pulp is naturally PFAS-free — but grease-resistant coatings can change that. Here is how to tell the difference and what to demand from your supplier.
Read →PFAS Testing Under PPWR: How to Read an Accredited-Lab Report
A PFAS test report is only useful if you can read it. This guide explains what is tested, which methods matter, and how to tell a real report from a decorative one.
Read →What Is the EU Declaration of Conformity for Packaging?
Since 12 August 2026, every packaging type placed on the EU market must be backed by a Declaration of Conformity. Here is what it is, who signs it, and why buyers must ask for it.
Read →The PPWR Document Pack: 5 Files Every EU Buyer Must Request
Since August 2026, compliance is documented, not claimed. These are the five files that separate a compliant packaging supplier from a risk — and how to verify each one.
Read →Is Bagasse Tableware PPWR Compliant? What EU Buyers Must Verify
Bagasse (sugarcane pulp) tableware can be PPWR-compliant — but 'biodegradable' claims alone are not enough. Here is what to verify before you place your first order.
Read →PPWR 2030: What Changes for Food Packaging Buyers — and What to Do Now
Recyclability at scale, recycled content, new labels and reuse targets: the 2030 milestones of the PPWR will reshape procurement. Here is a practical checklist for buyers.
Read →The Beginning: How the EU Set Out to Rewrite Packaging Rules (Nov 2022)
On 30 November 2022, the European Commission proposed a new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation — the start of a journey that now defines how packaging is made, used and recycled across Europe.
Read →2024: The Legislative Marathon — Parliament and Council Reach Agreement
Read →A Regulation Is Born: (EU) 2025/40 Published and in Force
Read →The 18-Month Transition: How the Industry Prepared for 12 August 2026
Read →12 August 2026: PPWR Is Now in Force — What It Means for Your Business
Read →The Road to 2030: Recyclable by Design, Less by Default
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