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Packaging recyclability rules create a defined cost penalty for flexible films

New recyclability classifications will make red-rated flexible packaging more expensive under Packaging EPR, increasing pressure for material substitutions that must be validated on food-production lines.

18 September 2026 · Regulatory & Standards
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