Eco-friendly packaging is more than a box-ticking exercise. Implemented well and communicated credibly, it becomes a real competitive advantage: with customers, in retail and with business partners. Here is how to use this potential.
Standing out on the shelf: kraft board, reduced design and doing without plastic visibly set your product apart from the competition.
Cost savings: less material, well-fitting sizes and lower shipping volume reduce costs. In Germany, the licence fees charged by the dual systems also depend on material type and quantity. More in our article How to reduce packaging material.
Future-proofing: with the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR), requirements are rising step by step. Switching early avoids time pressure later. More in our article PPWR 2026.
Customer loyalty: packaging that feels good and can be disposed of with a clear conscience leaves a positive impression. And it encourages repeat purchases.
Sustainability must be provable. The EU has significantly tightened the rules on environmental claims. Since September 2026, stricter rules against greenwashing have applied in the EU. Generic claims such as “eco-friendly”, “green” or “climate-friendly” are problematic without recognised proof. The same applies to self-created sustainability labels. For you, this means:
If in doubt, have environmental claims on your packaging checked by a legal expert.
Eco-friendly does not mean plain or cheap. With selective finishes such as embossing or small foil accents, sustainable packaging can look premium too. More in our article Sustainable packaging: materials and solutions.
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