In recent years, sustainability in the field of packaging has become a fundamental pillar in the environmental policies of the European Union, especially after the recent approval of Regulation 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste.

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In this context, Spanish legislation has intensified its efforts to encourage the use of reusable packaging, promoting a significant change in the packaging industry. Law 7/2022 on Waste and Contaminated Land for a Circular Economy, together with Royal Decree 1055/2022 on Packaging and Packaging Waste, set ambitious targets to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics and increase the reuse and recycling of materials.

This article explores the main alternatives and trends in reusable packaging, analysing how companies can comply with sustainability regulations while optimising their processes and strengthening their environmental commitment.

 

Sustainability requirements

The above-mentioned regulatory framework sets specific sustainability requirements for packaging, covering minimisation, reusability, recyclability, recycled content and compostability. These requirements include.... READ MORE AT https://www.infopack.es/revista/322/index30.html