Polymer solutions for sustainable packaging
As the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) takes effect in February 2025 (with implementation in August 2026), all packaging on the EU market must meet stricter sustainability and recyclability standards. The regulation aims to reduce packaging waste, increase recycled content, and phase out virgin plastics – ultimately contributing to climate neutrality by 2050.
Key measures include:
- Bans on certain single-use plastics
- Mandatory reuse and refill options for take-away
- Targets for recycled content by 2030 and 2040
- Limitations on harmful substances like PFAS
With packaging responsible for around 36% of global plastic use – and 85% of single-use plastic ending up as waste – systemic change is essential. Currently, less than 10% of plastic waste has been recycled globally.
Esvama’s contribution aligns with these goals by promoting circular packaging through:
- Biodegradable bio-materials (PBAT & PLA)
- Recycled plastics (PCR & PIR)
- Recyclable polymers like PP (PPH, PPC & PPR), PE (HDPE, LLDPE & LDPE), PET, PS, ABS and PA.
According to Esvama’s sustainability reports
- Use of recycled materials increased by 10.53% from 2023 to 2024
- Bio-based materials grew by 300%
- Support in packaging recycling volumes rose by 8.22%
Together, these actions highlight Esvama’s role in helping the packaging industry move toward a more circular, regulation-compliant future.
We also support circularity through our deposit system “Return”, which assigns a residual value to sold materials and guarantees buy-back for recycling once the material is returned after use.
