Symbols & certificates
9 December 2024
All plastic packaging, from plastic tubs to plastic bags, is marked with symbols. These symbols can tell you something…
FAQ on PE
2 December 2024
The terms PIR and PCR refer to recycled plastic, but the difference lies in the origin of the material: PIR...
Laws and regulations
8 March 2024
Verpact has recently become a new concept in the packaging industry. As a producer or importer of packaging material, you will still often…
Laws and regulations
14 December 2023
Making plastic packaging more sustainable is increasingly high on the agenda for many companies. This can be seen in the...
Laws and regulations
21 November 2023
Update October 2026: the PPWR has been finalised and this article has been updated accordingly. You can read a complete overview in…
Recycling
15 August 2023
Is all plastic recyclable? We try to answer that question in this article. We often get asked at…
Recycling
14 April 2023
Recycling of plastic packaging is crucial. Plastic is one of the most widely used materials in the world. It is under...
FAQ on PE
16 December 2021
When choosing plastic films for packaging or other applications, it is important to understand how the properties…
Recycling
29 March 2021
Recycling
2 January 2021
HDPE is, like all types of ‘virgin’ plastic, made from oil. It is therefore not biodegradable or compostable (read...
