Since August 12, 2026, the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR, EU
Regulation 2025/40) has been fully applicable.
September 28, 2026
Since August 12, 2026, the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR, EURegulation 2025/40) has been fully applicable. For many manufacturing companies, its impact on end of line operations is still underestimated. Attention goes to primary packaging, packs and labels, while pallet stretch film—the film used to wrap unit loads—is overlooked. It is tertiary packaging in its own right and is subject to the same source minimization requirements. The question facing many production and supply chain managers seems simple: how can I reduce plastic without compromising load stability? The answer is less straightforward than it appears, and the most
