{"id":8267,"date":"2026-01-20T15:51:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cossapolimeri.it\/nuove-regole-packaging-plastica-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:06:18","slug":"nuove-regole-packaging-plastica-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cossapolimeri.it\/en\/nuove-regole-packaging-plastica-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Rules for Packaging and Plastics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The year 2026 will be a crucial turning point for the plastics industry, particularly in the packaging sector. New regulations are on the way, pushing companies toward a more responsible approach in how they design, produce, and manage their products. This shift involves the entire supply chain\u2014from compound manufacturers to brands placing packaged goods on the market.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Starting <strong>August 12, 2026<\/strong>, the new <strong>Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)<\/strong> will come into force across all EU Member States, replacing Directive 94\/62\/EC.<\/p>\n<p>Key objectives include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensuring <strong>all packaging is recyclable by 2030<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Establishing <strong>minimum recycled content requirements<\/strong> for certain materials (such as PET)<\/li>\n<li>Introducing <strong>design-for-recycling standards<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reinforcing <strong>Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The regulation will affect every stage of a package\u2019s life cycle, including clear labeling to support proper disposal and recycling.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>United States: EPR Programs Starting in 2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Across the Atlantic, <strong>2026 also marks the launch of new EPR obligations<\/strong>. In the U.S. states of <strong>California, Oregon, and Colorado<\/strong>, Extended Producer Responsibility programs for packaging and plastics will go into full effect.<\/p>\n<p>Companies will be required to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register with local authorities as &#8220;responsible producers&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Financially contribute to post-consumer waste management<\/li>\n<li>Meet minimum recyclability and sustainable design criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although the U.S. model differs from the European one, it reflects a global trend: <strong>those who design a product are increasingly accountable for its environmental impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Cossa Polimeri: Ready to Lead the Change<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>In this evolving scenario, companies like <strong>Cossa Polimeri<\/strong>, long committed to the development of sustainable and traceable compounds, are well-positioned to support clients in meeting (and exceeding) new regulatory demands.<\/p>\n<p>With product lines like <strong>ESTAGREEN<\/strong>\u2014which incorporates recycled and bio-based materials\u2014and a strong focus on transparency, quality control, and <strong>Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)<\/strong>, Cossa Polimeri is ready to lead the way toward more responsible materials and processes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sustainability and innovation<\/strong> are no longer just values\u2014they are essential to staying competitive in a rapidly changing global market.<\/p>\n<p>For technical or commercial inquiries: <strong><a href=\"mailto:vendite@cossapolimeri.it\">vendite@cossapolimeri.it<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The year 2026 will be a crucial turning point for the plastics industry, particularly in the packaging sector. 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