Packaging and packaging waste producer responsibility schemes and related recycling systems in Finland, Spain, Denmark and Poland

This report is part of the EIT-Food co-funded project InformPack. It compiles information on packaging and packaging waste producer responsibility schemes, as well as recycling systems in selected waste streams across Northern Europe (Finland, Denmark), Southern Europe (Spain), and Eastern Europe (Poland). Most of the data was collected from publicly available sources in 2023, with some additional data gathered in 2024. EU's packaging related legislation, including Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) are expected to impact producer responsibility schemes and recycling systems. Tightening of requirements, such as reusability targets, will also alter the landscape. This report serves as a state-of-the-art summary.