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Fact sheets

Our fact sheets provide concise information about selected topics relating to packaging recycling and the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act). They are designed to offer either a quick overview of specific subjects or more in-depth information.

The fact sheets provided for download by the ZSVR may only be used in the specified form and colour scheme. The ZSVR must always be cited as the source. The ZSVR reserves the right to prohibit the use and assumes no liability for the content and contexts in which the information is used.

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Fact sheet on progress, setbacks and challenges in packaging recycling

Key data on packaging recycling – from the packaging use and recovery volumes to the requirements for high-quality recycling

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Fact sheet on the minimum standard for recycling-friendly packaging

Information about the fundamentals, provisions, revision cycle and the constitution of the Expert Committee

pdf, 214 KB
Fact sheet on the significance of recyclates

Explanations and worked examples on the use of recyclates in high-quality recycling

pdf, 246 KB
Fact sheet on volume flow records and auditing them for plastic packaging waste

Terminology, background information, schedules and a glance at exports to recycling plants abroad, illustrated by the material flow of plastic packaging waste

pdf, 204 KB
Fact sheet on recycling-friendly design for glass packaging

Lacquered versus translucent glass containers with removable labels

pdf, 181 KB
Fact sheet on ecological producer responsibility

Waste prevention as the first priority in the waste hierarchy

pdf, 275 KB
Fact sheet on recycling-friendly design for lightweight packaging

Composites versus mono-materials from yellow bins and sacks

pdf, 203 KB