Insights/Infographic: Understanding recycled content for flexible packaging in Europe

Infographic: Understanding recycled content for flexible packaging in Europe

Insights

October 30, 2023

Reading time: 1 minute

Related region: EMEA

Are you confused about the difference between mechanical and chemical recycling? Are you curious to learn how mass balance works for chemical recycling? Our latest infographic answers these exact questions. Read on to learn more.

Using recycled content in your packaging can help you reduce virgin plastics, drive a circular economy and meet upcoming European Union regulations. Recycled content also speaks to consumers looking for more sustainable products (and packaging) on store shelves.

However, recycled content types, processes and certification can seem complicated.

To help, we created this infographic so you can get clear on recycled content's role in a circular economy, and ultimately, what this means for your packaging decisions.

Download infographic in PDF

Ready to learn more? Dive into our recent on-demand webinar on chemically recycled content for food and healthcare packaging:

Dr. Gerald Rebitzer

Vice President Sustainability Operations & Advocacy, EMEA & Asia-Pacific

See Linkedin

Related Insights

Chemical recycling for flexible plastic packaging in Europe

What is chemical (or advanced) recycling? And what opportunities does this emerging process present for flexible packaging? We'll take a focused look at Europe.

Read article

Consumer Claims Research 2025_mobile_750x750

How European consumer views of packaging sustainability claims are changing: 2025 edition

New regulations such as the European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will move brands and retailers toward more sustainable packaging options. But does the sustainability of packaging matter as much to consumers as to regulators? After our latest round of research exploring current consumer perceptions of sustainability packaging claims in Europe, we answer this question.

Read article

6 things to know about the EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

You’ve certainly heard about the new European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Maybe you even know a little about it. Yet, you might be wondering what it means for your business, your consumers, and the planet. Read on to learn more.

Read article

View all