The Elke Plastic packaging guide bundles expertise on materials, formats, closure types and packaging law — from PPWR and plastic tax to industry solutions for coffee, food and shipping. Elke Plastic is a family-run packaging importer from Rielasingen-Worblingen.
Regulatory updates for 2026, material comparisons, industry-specific packaging solutions and processing how-tos. Structured by topic area — linked to ranges, expert articles and glossary entries.
Sources & further information
German Environment Agency (uba.de) — packaging and waste statistics. Central Packaging Register Office (ZSVR) — LUCID registration. EU Commission Packaging Regulation (PPWR). DIN standards (din.de) — technical standards for packaging.
The most important packaging topics for 2026 — EU regulation, plastic taxes, recyclate requirements and reuse rules explained concisely.
Direct comparison of the most important packaging materials — properties, pros and cons, typical applications.
An overview of reclosable bag systems — from standard ziplock to aroma valve. Which closure for which application?
Industry-specific ranges — from coffee roaster to pharmaceutical manufacturer. Straight to the right collection.
Practical how-tos for processing bags and films — from welding them yourself to having them printed.
Packaging law in Germany and the EU — VerpackG, REACH, LFGB, EU 10/2011. What businesses placing products on the market need to know.
Decision aids for choosing packaging — from the bag-type lexicon to the industry overview.
Packaging for farm shops and two comparisons with figures from the catalog: flat pouches versus stand-up pouches, and OPP versus PE.
The latest articles on packaging trends, material innovations and industry news.
Bakeries and confectioneries face three expectations in 2026: ensure freshness, prove food-grade compliance, be PPWR-compliant. We show which packaging materials are suitable for which...
Mono-material is one route to PPWR recyclability. But what really happens when a ziplock bag ends up in the yellow bin? NIR sensors, sorting...
Since 2024, manufacturers and importers in Germany have paid a levy on certain single-use plastic products. The rates range from €0.177 to €8.972/kg —...
Over 60 technical terms in the glossary — or go straight to personal packaging advice from our team!
