{"id":99973,"date":"2025-03-18T11:48:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T10:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=99973"},"modified":"2025-03-28T16:53:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T15:53:55","slug":"world-recycling-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/welt-recycling-tag-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"World Recycling Day 2025: Progress and challenges in packaging recycling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"99973\" class=\"elementor elementor-99973\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-738aef1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"738aef1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78722980 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"78722980\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c1fe38e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c1fe38e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>On the occasion of today's World Recycling Day (18 March), the focus is on current developments in packaging recycling. While increasing recycling rates show a positive trend, correct waste separation remains a decisive factor for a functioning circular economy. New figures from the Federal Environment Agency and a recent consumer survey by Pro Carton illustrate progress and challenges.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78c815f6 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78c815f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">According to the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), a total of 5.5 million tonnes of packaging waste from private households was recycled in 2023. The mechanical recycling of plastic packaging in particular has improved: it rose from 42.1 1TP3 tonnes in 2018 to 68.9 1TP3 tonnes in 2023. Nevertheless, the actual recycling rate for plastic packaging remains below the target at 48.4 1TP3 tonnes.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">\u201eWe must not only continue to increase recycling rates, but also ensure that recycled materials are used again in high-quality applications. This is the only way a true circular economy can work\u201c<b>,<\/b><span class=\"s1\"> emphasised the Federal Environment Agency at the end of January. Incorrect waste separation, which makes recycling more difficult, continues to be particularly problematic.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"packa-in-post-alle\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"packa-2000003343\"><div id=\"packa-764661373\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PJ Self-promotion English 03\"><!--noptimize--><img src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03.png 840w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-332x83.png 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-664x166.png 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-688x172.png 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" width=\"840\" height=\"210\"  style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><!--\/noptimize--><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2230ecdf exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2230ecdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cardboard packaging as a pioneer of the circular economy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f2fc624 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f2fc624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">While the recycling rates for plastic packaging fall short of expectations, paper and cardboard packaging has a significantly higher recyclability. According to the Federal Environment Agency, the recycling rate for paper, cardboard and paperboard in Germany is 85.1 %. A recent survey by Pro Carton also confirms this trend across Europe: with a recycling rate of 83.2 %, fibre-based packaging plays a leading role.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u201eCardboard packaging is not waste, but a valuable resource for the production of new packaging materials\u201c<span class=\"s1\">, explains Winfried M\u00fchling, Director of Marketing and Communication at Pro Carton. <\/span>\u201eBy collecting and recycling cardboard packaging, we can further strengthen the circular economy and reduce our dependence on new raw materials.\u201c<\/p><div id=\"packa-1616626656\" class=\"packa-inhalt\"><!--noptimize--><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2686439340972671\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2686439340972671\" data-ad-slot=\"6171251825\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><!--\/noptimize--><\/div><p class=\"p1\">The survey also shows that consumer confidence in the recyclability of cardboard is higher than ever before at 85 % - surpassing even glass. Increased environmental awareness is particularly evident in Southern Europe: 70 % of the Spanish and 65 % of the Italians surveyed stated that they had increased their recycling rate in the last year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-934c61b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"934c61b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The challenge remains separating waste correctly<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c81ca44 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c81ca44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Despite the positive developments, proper waste separation remains a key challenge. The Federal Environment Agency warns that too many foreign materials still end up in the recycling bins and make recycling more difficult. Biowaste or residual waste in the yellow bin not only impair the quality of the recycled material, but also make the sorting process considerably more difficult.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201eClean separation is the only way to effectively recycle recyclable materials and protect the environment\u201c<\/span>, emphasises the UBA. Well-organised, separate collection is therefore essential to enable high-quality recycling streams.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">On World Recycling Day 2025, it becomes clear: progress is visible, but the challenges remain. While cardboard packaging achieves high recycling rates, plastic recycling must be further improved. The key to this lies in technological innovations, optimised infrastructure and consumer commitment to correct waste separation.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The Federal Environment Agency and Pro Carton are therefore calling on politicians, businesses and consumers alike to further intensify their efforts towards a functioning recycling system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a66992f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3a66992f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1675edce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"1675edce\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37b330e0 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"37b330e0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ccc095d exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ccc095d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More news on the topic of recycling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d259a3b elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-posts--show-avatar elementor-card-shadow-yes elementor-posts__hover-gradient exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"3d259a3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;cards_columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;cards_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.cards\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-cards elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-115234 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-green-packaging tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-bde tag-nachhaltigkeit-und-green-packaging tag-packmittel-und-packstoffe cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/transformationsbooster-fuer-kreislaufwirtschaft\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kreislaufwirtschaft-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-97648\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kreislaufwirtschaft-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kreislaufwirtschaft-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kreislaufwirtschaft-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kreislaufwirtschaft.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/transformationsbooster-fuer-kreislaufwirtschaft\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tAlliance calls for transformation booster for the circular economy\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tAn industry alliance is urging for political measures to strengthen the circular economy. This is intended to secure jobs and make the industry fit for the future.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/transformationsbooster-fuer-kreislaufwirtschaft\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Alliance calls for transformation booster for the circular economy\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-115228 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-green-packaging tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-kunststoff-und-verbunde tag-nachhaltigkeit-und-green-packaging tag-packmittel-und-packstoffe tag-werner-mertz cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/kreislaufwirtschaft-fuer-energiesouveraenitaet\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-300x163.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-115230\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-664x360.jpg 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-688x373.jpg 688w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-1044x566.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/kreislaufwirtschaft-fuer-energiesouveraenitaet\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWerner &amp; Mertz: A Circular Economy Brings Independence and Security\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tThe circular economy is gaining importance as a strategy for energy sovereignty and security. Werner &amp; Mertz demonstrates how companies can achieve economic stability through sustainable practices.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/kreislaufwirtschaft-fuer-energiesouveraenitaet\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Werner &amp; Mertz: Circular economy brings independence and security\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-115032 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-green-packaging tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-initiative-natuerliche-kreislaufwirtschaft tag-kunststoff-und-verbunde tag-nachhaltigkeit-und-green-packaging cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/forschungsprojekt-kompostierbare-kunststoffe\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-300x163.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-115034\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-664x360.jpg 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-688x373.jpg 688w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-1044x566.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/forschungsprojekt-kompostierbare-kunststoffe\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow well do compostable films really break down in soil?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tA German-Austrian project is investigating how compostable plastic films decompose in soil. The aim is to better understand the environmental compatibility of these materials.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/forschungsprojekt-kompostierbare-kunststoffe\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about How well do compostable films really break down in soil?\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-114895 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-sponsored-post tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-ballenpressen tag-hsm tag-papier-pappe-karton cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/ballenpressen-effiziente-entsorgungs-und-recyclingloesungen-fuer-die-verpackungsindustrie\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776412522671_Truck_loading-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-114897\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776412522671_Truck_loading-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776412522671_Truck_loading-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776412522671_Truck_loading-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776412522671_Truck_loading-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776412522671_Truck_loading-332x187.jpg 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776412522671_Truck_loading-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776412522671_Truck_loading-688x387.jpg 688w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776412522671_Truck_loading-1044x587.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776412522671_Truck_loading.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/ballenpressen-effiziente-entsorgungs-und-recyclingloesungen-fuer-die-verpackungsindustrie\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tBale presses: efficient disposal and recycling solutions for the packaging industry\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tPaper, cardboard, film: Packaging companies generate large quantities of cutting and production waste every day. How balers compact valuable materials directly at the point of origin, reduce transport costs, and increase recycling rates.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/ballenpressen-effiziente-entsorgungs-und-recyclingloesungen-fuer-die-verpackungsindustrie\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about balers: efficient disposal and recycling solutions for the packaging industry\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-114798 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-packmittel-und-packstoffe tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-eu-verpackungsverordnung tag-verpackung tag-zsvr cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/europaeische-verpackungsverordnung-handel\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EU_PPWR-1280x800-1-300x188.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-92844\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EU_PPWR-1280x800-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EU_PPWR-1280x800-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EU_PPWR-1280x800-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EU_PPWR-1280x800-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/europaeische-verpackungsverordnung-handel\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tZSVR: European Packaging Regulation shifts responsibility to retailers\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tFrom August 2026, trading companies will have to take responsibility for the recycling of own-brand and imported packaging. The European Packaging Regulation necessitates swift action.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/europaeische-verpackungsverordnung-handel\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about ZSVR: European Packaging Ordinance shifts responsibility to retailers\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-114694 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-maerkte tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-getraenke tag-markt tag-mehrweg tag-portugal cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/volta-startet-pfandsystem-in-portugal\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portugal-Flag-300x163.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-114696\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portugal-Flag-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portugal-Flag-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portugal-Flag-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portugal-Flag-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portugal-Flag-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portugal-Flag-664x360.jpg 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portugal-Flag-688x373.jpg 688w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portugal-Flag-1044x566.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Portugal-Flag.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/volta-startet-pfandsystem-in-portugal\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tVolta Launches Deposit System in Portugal\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tThe national system captures single-use drink packaging.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/volta-startet-pfandsystem-in-portugal\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Volta starts deposit system in Portugal\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On World Recycling Day 2025, the focus will be on increasing recycling rates and challenges in packaging recycling. 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