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Understand current developments. Assess requirements. Identify the right course of action.

The plastics and packaging industry is facing far-reaching regulatory changes. At the same time, new requirements are raising important questions for businesses: What is already applicable? What needs to be reviewed now? And what specific steps need to be taken?

With the #RIGKWebinarHub, RIGK offers an ongoing webinar series covering current developments in the plastics and packaging industry.

Upcoming webinar

PackagingDG & PPWR: What businesses need to do now

  • 30 September 2026 | from 10:00-11:00 am | Online via Microsoft Teams

Since 12 August 2026, new regulatory requirements have applied under the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Germany's Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG).

For businesses handling packaging not subject to system participation, this raises a key question:

What role does my business have – and which obligations arise from it?

Together with PACKLIANCE, our webinar will focus on exactly this question. We will look at the distinction between producer and manufacturer, their respective responsibilities and the obligations arising from these roles.

RIGK will then focus on the requirements applying to B2B packaging not subject to system participation and how take-back and recovery can be organised in practice.

What you will take away from the webinar

  • 01 · Understand your role
    Learn how producer and manufacturer roles differ and why the correct classification is crucial in determining your responsibilities and obligations.
  • 02 · Understand the relevant requirements
    PACKLIANCE will provide a focused introduction to the PPWR and VerpackDG, covering requirements relating to conformity, registration and authorised representatives, among other topics.
  • 03 · Understand your B2B packaging obligations
    RIGK will explain the obligations applying to packaging not subject to system participation and what businesses need to consider.
  • 04 ·Put the requirements into practice
    Find out how take-back and recovery can be organised through RIGK's take-back systems and network.

Who is this webinar relevant for?

The webinar is particularly relevant for businesses that manufacture, import, use or place on the market packaging not subject to system participation and want to better understand their responsibilities and obligations under the PPWR and VerpackDG.

Programme & Speakers

Welcome & introduction

10:00–10:05 am

Jan Bauer
Managing Director, RIGK GmbH

Jan Bauer will open the #RIGKWebinarHub and introduce the key questions surrounding the PPWR, VerpackDG and their practical implications for businesses.

PPWR & VerpackDG: Roles, responsibilities and obligations

10:05–10:25 am

Stephanie Cieplik
Customer Success Manager, PACKLIANCE GmbH

Stephanie Cieplik will provide a focused introduction to the PPWR and VerpackDG, looking in particular at the distinction between producer and manufacturer and the responsibilities and obligations arising from these roles – including requirements relating to conformity, registration and authorised representatives.

B2B packaging: Obligations and practical implementation

10:25–10:45 am

Yannik Hünerbein
Sales Manager, RIGK GmbH

What obligations apply to B2B packaging not subject to system participation? Together, Volkmar Löber and Yannik Hünerbein will explain what businesses need to consider and how take-back and recovery can be organised through RIGK's take-back systems and network.

Live Q&A: Your questions for PACKLIANCE and RIGK

From approx. 10:45 am

To conclude the webinar, you will have the opportunity to put your individual questions directly to our speakers.

If a question cannot be answered conclusively during the webinar or requires an individual assessment, the relevant contacts will also be available for further discussion afterwards.

FAQs

Yes. The webinar will be recorded. The recording will be made available to participants afterwards.

Yes. The presentation materials will be made available to participants after the webinar.

Yes. Participation in the #RIGKWebinarHub is free of charge.

Yes. Please use the Q&A function in Microsoft Teams. Your questions can be addressed directly following the presentations.

Yes. You can cancel your registration at any time informally via Teams or by email.

Recap

#RIGKWebinarHub – Future-Proof Packaging

How to Close the Loop and Meet PPWR Standards

11 September 2025 | 10:00–11:30 am | Online via Microsoft Teams | English

The inaugural #RIGKWebinarHub focused on the impact of the PPWR on the packaging industry and how businesses can make their packaging loops fit for the future.

The focus was on solutions across the entire packaging loop – from licensing and take-back through sorting and recycled material sourcing to certification and consulting.

Thank you to everyone who took part for the active discussion and the many valuable questions!

Jan Bauer
Managing Director, RIGK GmbH

PPWR – a game changer!

Markus Dambeck
Chairman of the Management Board, RIGK GmbH

Circular farming: Take-back systems for agriculture

Claudia Hoese
Customer Relationship Manager / Public Relations Manager, RIGK GmbH

Take-back systems for C&I packaging – time-tested solutions developed by industry for industry & commerce

Konstantin Humm
Manager PlastCert / Environmental Management, RIGK GmbH

The role of certification in Recyclability, Recycling Process and Recycled Content in the PPWR framework

Andreas Bastian
Founder and Managing Director, plastship GmbH

Recyclate sourcing and AI-based optimisation of material flows

Maria Hentze
Business Director PACKLIANCE GmbH

PPWR consulting service (new future company PACKLIANCE)

Mirco Gattinger
Marketing and Social Media Manager, RIGK GmbH

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