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Packaging waste generation is constantly rising and is amplified by increased on-the-go consumption and e-commerce. To tackle this, the regulation defines prevention as key. Prevention of packaging waste refers to measures and strategies aimed at minimising the generation of waste at the source rather than dealing with it after it has been created.

In this article, we aim to give you a first overview on the prevention measures and targets defined in the EU regulation on packaging and packaging waste.

The Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) impacts all packaging types and packaging waste, whether from industrial, commercial, or household sources and sets requirements for the entire life cycle of packaging including comprehensive requirements for packaging sustainability and labelling.

In this article, we aim to give you a first overview on the upcoming sustainability and labelling requirements.

Every year, the deadline for submitting your packaging report on Valbase Online is set for the End of February. For the 2023 report, the deadline therefore falls on Wednesday, 28th February 2024. 

The 2024 Green Dot tariffs for the simplified reporting are available.

After 8 months, the pilot project for Spin is coming to an end on 13th December 2023. This project has enabled us to gain substantial insights into the establishment of a reuse system in Luxembourg.

The 2024 Green Dot tariffs for the detailed reporting were approved during the general assembly of Valorlux.

Our annual report for 2022 is available.

On 16th September, it's the World Cleanup Day!

On this occasion, we are organising an event to clean up litter, and we invite you to participate.

From 1st July 2023, certain fresh and unprocessed fruits and vegetables cannot be packaged in plastic for quantities under 1.5 kg.

Instead of opting for single-use bags, take this opportunity to change your habits! By using a SUPERBAG®, you actively contribute to waste reduction.

Find out which packaging cannot be recycled and why!