{"id":10825,"date":"2026-09-11T09:04:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T07:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=10825"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:54:10","slug":"ppwr-what-are-the-implications-for-bioplastics","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/blog\/ppwr-what-are-the-implications-for-bioplastics\/","title":{"rendered":"PPWR: What Are the Implications for Bioplastics?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the PPWR?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>PPWR ( <\/strong>Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) is the new<strong> European regulation on <\/strong> <strong>packaging and <\/strong> <strong>packaging waste<\/strong>. It replaces the previous directive and is directly applicable in all member states, without the need for national transposition. Its <strong>goal is <\/strong> <strong>to reduce<\/strong> packaging <strong>waste<\/strong>, promote widespread recyclability, and <strong>impose stricter regulations on <\/strong>the placing of packaging on the market in Europe.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Changing for Bioplastics<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>PPWR does not <\/strong>treat bioplastics differently: like all other materials, they must meet the <strong>performance, recyclability, and recovery requirements set forth in the regulation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, several provisions directly concern certain types of bioplastics.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognition of Certain Compostable Packaging<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regulation stipulates that certain applications must be compostable under harmonized industrial conditions at the European level. This applies in particular to: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tea bags<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coffee capsules compatible <\/strong>with the organic waste collection program;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adhesive labels<\/strong> affixed to fruits and vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This measure could promote the development of compostable solutions when they facilitate the management of food waste and improve the quality of collection streams.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toward Recognition of the Biobased Content<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>PPWR <\/strong>also <strong>paves <\/strong>the way for better<strong> utilization of biobased materials.<\/strong> A revision of the text is scheduled by February 2027, with the possibility of incorporating <strong>minimum biobased <\/strong>content targets for materials. Some<strong> biobased materials may <\/strong>already meet the requirements set by the <strong>PPWR ( <\/strong>for example, biobased PE can be recycled just like regular PE). <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two interesting avenues are thus emerging for bioplastics:<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Biodegradable\/compostable solutions for specific applications such as those mentioned above;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biobased materials, with minimum content targets expected to be specified in early 2027.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identical eco-design requirements<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Biobased packaging<\/strong> must meet the same requirements as conventional packaging in terms of design, reduction at the source, and end-of-life management.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Therefore, the fact that the material comes from renewable sources will not be sufficient<\/strong> to ensure that packaging complies with regulations.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Opportunities for Innovation<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a context where manufacturers are seeking solutions to reduce their dependence on fossil resources while meeting new regulatory requirements,<strong> biobased materials<\/strong> may be a viable option for certain applications.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge will be to develop solutions that can meet several criteria: <strong>technical performance, resource availability, regulatory compliance, end-of-life management, and economic competitiveness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than ever, the future of packaging will depend on a case-by-case approach, in which the choice of material must be tailored to the intended use, the product\u2019s constraints, and the available recycling options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10854,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categorie-blog":[186],"class_list":["post-10825","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categorie-blog-bioplastic"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/10825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categorie-blog","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categorie-blog?post=10825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}