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Sustainable Business 2026

Retail compliance steps under PPWR

As the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) takes effect, Irish retailers face a new era of circular economy mandates. The EU PPWR marks a major shift in Europe’s approach to packaging sustainability, introducing significant new legal obligations for Irish retailers. Many packaging measures that were previously considered best practice will now become mandatory … Continued
Sustainable Business 2026

New EU rules aim to curb greenwashing without creating unnecessary waste

The European Union’s drive towards a more sustainable, circular economy takes another step forward when new rules under the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo) Directive take effect on 27 September 2026. A core element of the European Green Deal, the legislation is designed to make environmental claims more accurate and trustworthy, giving consumers … Continued