Tips for Sustainable Packaging in Line with Green Deal Standards

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability, brands are facing increasing demands to ensure their operations, and those of their suppliers, are in line with new EU regulations. Two such regulations that have a significant impact on fiber-based packaging are the Regulation on the Prevention of Deforestation (EUDR) and the Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR).

The PPWR, a directly applicable law for all EU countries, sets specific targets for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. Companies are required to redesign their packaging to ensure recyclability and minimise empty space during transport. This means that packaging must not only meet legal requirements, but also be sustainable in its design and production.

Trillora, an expert in sustainable and compliant packaging, is at the forefront of this movement. Specialising in the clothing, footwear, and sports industry, Trillora manages and produces packaging for leading brands, ensuring that their packaging meets current legal requirements, particularly those related to cardboard packaging.

One of the key regulations that Trillora adheres to is the EUDR. This regulation requires companies to prove that their fiber-based packaging does not contribute to deforestation. To do this, electronic declarations of care must be submitted, and evidence provided that materials come from deforestation-free regions.

The CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) is another regulation that brands must comply with. This directive, which will become a regulation in 2024, requires companies to disclose comprehensive information about their environmental impacts, social practices, and corporate governance, both internally and throughout the entire value chain. These reports must be reviewed by an independent body.

While the author of the newsletter articles about sustainable and EU-compliant supply chain management is not explicitly provided in the search results, related expertise in this field appears to be linked to Anastasia Polyzou and Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Klaus Kümmerer at Leuphana University. However, it is unclear if either writes newsletter articles specifically on this topic.

As the demands on sustainability reporting continue to increase, Trillora's commitment to sustainable and EU-compliant packaging solutions is a beacon of hope for the clothing, footwear, and sports industry. By adhering to regulations like the PPWR, EUDR, and CSRD, Trillora is helping to create a more sustainable future for all.