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⏳ 64% of European consumers say recyclability is their top sustainability criterion. 📘 Want to understand what this means for your brand? Our new whitepaper "Paper Strengthens Brands" explores the latest consumer insights, scientific findings, and regulatory developments shaping the future of packaging. 📥 Download it here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dH6Ej2-k By 2030, recyclable packaging won't be a competitive advantage anymore. It will be a requirement. The EU's PPWR regulation will require packaging placed on the market to demonstrate recyclability. Many companies are still waiting for regulatory details. That may be a costly mistake. Here's why: 🔹 Consumer preference has already shifted 🔹 Retailers are increasing sustainability requirements 🔹 Trust in paper packaging significantly exceeds trust in plastic alternatives 🔹 Recyclability is consistently ranked the #1 sustainability criterion by European consumers (source: McKinsey, 2025) Meanwhile, paper-based packaging solutions already offer many brands a practical path forward today. At Koehler Paper, we work daily with brand owners shifting from plastic to fiber-based packaging – and the results speak for themselves. 🚀 Early movers gain a double advantage: 1️⃣ They build consumer trust now 2️⃣ They reduce future compliance pressure The most interesting insight from recent industry research? The biggest barrier to change is often not technology. It's waiting. Companies that start their transition to paper-based packaging today are not simply preparing for regulation. They're creating distance between themselves and slower competitors. 📦 Packaging is becoming a strategic growth lever – not just a compliance topic. The question is no longer if packaging will change. The question is: 👉 Will your brand lead the transition or react to it?