📦 Review: ARS PPWR Seminar – Challenges and Opportunities
Our ARS Academy event on the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) on March 19, 2026, demonstrated once again that the topic of packaging will become increasingly complex and demanding in the future.
Packaging is far more than just a matter of material selection—it is a complex interplay of product, product protection, law, technology, and sustainability.
💡 The discussion centered in particular on the provisions of the PPWR that will take effect on August 12, 2026—with a special focus on the future roles of producers, manufacturers, and importers, as well as on compliance and the declaration of conformity. It was precisely here that it became clear just how great the concrete need for implementation already is for companies.
💡 From the question of whether cardboard packaging is actually always more sustainable than plastic packaging, to the specific requirements for the declaration of conformity: the discussions were practical, critical, and intense.
The focus was particularly on:
🏷️ the roles of manufacturers, producers, and importers—and their respective obligations
♻️ the actual sustainability of packaging solutions in the broader context
📑 legal requirements and compliance under the PPWR
🔄 mandatory recycled content requirements and future developments
Providing in-depth insights:
⚖️ Elisabeth Moser-Marzi (Moser-Marzi RAe)
🔍 Barbara Zottl (OFI)
🎓 Viktoria Gabriel (HS Campus Wien)
Thank you to all participants—both in person and online—for the valuable discussion!
🚀 The PPWR remains a hot-button issue with many unanswered questions and a significant need for practical implementation.
👉 More events on this topic are already in the works—stay tuned!
👉 Do you have questions about your company’s future role?
👉 Contact Moser-Marzi Attorneys at Law
#PPWR #Packaging #PackagingRegulation #PlasticRecycling #EULaw #Compliance #Companies #Waste #Recyclates #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ARS #MoserMarziAttorneysatLaw #OFI #FHCampusVienna
#Plastics #carbon
#Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #PlasticsIndustry
#circulareconomy #sustainability #PPWR
#Association ÖCC² #Resources Forum Austria #Plastics Cluster #Moser-Marzi Attorneys at Law #Lukas Weinhandl #Austrian Plastics Journal
As part of the “Week of Resource Transition,” the joint online event hosted by the Association ÖCC² (Austrian Carbon Cycle Circle) and the Resources Forum Austria took place on May 26, 2025:
“Durability of Plastics – A Contribution to a Resource-Efficient Circular Economy”
The goal was to present differentiated perspectives on durable plastic applications – beyond the often predominant perception of plastics as disposable products.
In engaging presentations and discussions, our experts examined the technical, legal, and practical aspects of long-lasting plastic applications – from aircraft components to bathtubs, roof racks, and piping systems.
A heartfelt thank you to our speakers for their valuable contributions:
Gerald Pinter, Montanuniversität Leoben
Safe use of PCR recyclates in long-term plastic applications – using pipes as an example
Lukas Weinhandl, Moser-Marzi Attorneys at Law
⚖️ Legal implementation of plastic durability? (Ecodesign)
Christian Buchinger, Sunpor
♻️ Keeping Styrofoam in the loop – Austria as a model region
Peter Fankhauser, Senoplast
The long life of co-extruded multilayer composites in bathtubs and roof racks
Martin Volck, Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
✈️ Composites and their durability in the aviation sector
Conclusion: Plastics are more than just short-lived packaging. Their durable use in high-quality applications makes an important contribution to resource conservation and the circular economy.
Special thanks also to Secretary General Michaela Plank for moderating the event and to Thomas Gröger or leading the panel discussion..
Thanks to all participants and contributors for a successful exchange!
++ This event was sponsored by THERMOPLASTKREISLAUF GMBH – thank you, Christian Wind, for your dedication! ++
We look forward to continuing the dialogue on sustainable plastic use.
#TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #TextileIndustry
#Plastics #Carbon
#Sustainability #Innovation
#PPWR #ÖCC² #PlasticsCluster #Moser-Marzi Attorneys at Law #AustrianPlasticsMagazine
The Future of Textile Recycling – A Successful Online Event Full of Inspiration
On March 24, 2025, our online event focused entirely on a key topic in the #textile industry: textile recycling as a driver of #circular economy and #sustainability.
More than 90 participants from industry, research, and the textile sector attended engaging presentations and lively discussions on technological innovations, practical solutions, and forward-looking strategies.
Our high-profile speakers provided insights into current developments:
Framework conditions for textile recycling
Dr. Friedrich Markart, Humana: Collection and reuse of textiles as a sustainable contribution to the circular economy
Dr. Christian Schimper, Josef Ressel Zentrum für textile Verwertungsstrategien (ReSTex | Recovery Strategies for Textiles): Current technological status of textile recycling
Reinhard Backhausen, Reinhard Backhausen textile & circular consulting: The circular economy is THE economic model of the future!
Textile recycling in practice
Dr. Wolfgang Hermann, EREMA Group : Polyester fiber recycling on the path to textile recycling
Günter Grabher, Grabher Group GmbH: Challenges of textile recycling in functional applications
Dr. Mathias Nell, Salesianer Miettex: Fiber-to-fiber recycling as a sustainable contribution to circularity in the textile industry
A particular highlight: the interactive Q&A session, which featured lively discussion and valuable networking opportunities.
✨ Our conclusion: The future of textile recycling is already in motion – with innovative solutions, bold pioneers, and a clear goal -> a sustainable textile industry.
Thank you to all contributors and participants for the valuable exchange!
28./29.01.2025: IMH – Smart Packaging Conference
PPWR Update | Post-consumer recyclates | Recyclable packaging | Monomaterials
Lawyer Elisabeth Moser-Marzi spoke at the conference on “The plastic-related areas of tension in the PPWR and their accompanying legal acts”.
In particular, special topics related to plastics in the PPWR, correlation to the use of recyclates and voluntary accompanying regulations to the PPWR were discussed.
Presentation documents: 28.01.2025, IMH Smart Packaging Konferenz – Moser-Marzi – Die kunststoffaffinen Spannungsfelder in der PPWR und ihre rechtlichen Begleitakte
20.01.2025: ÖCC² – The PPWR in practice – field reports from companies
Our exciting discussion on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has shown: Implementation poses major challenges for companies – but there are #solutions! Together with experts, we shared practical insights and #strategies.
Many thanks to all participants for their valuable contributions!
In her presentation “The plastic-related areas of tension in the PPWR”, lawyer Elisabeth Moser-Marzi gave the participants an overview of the requirements and, above all, the challenges for the industry posed by the EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste.
In the subsequent presentation, Dominik Stern from the Austrian Chemical Industry Association (FCIO) brought the participants up to date with the latest legal status and discussed current PPWR regulations.
Stefan Chalupnik, Managing Director of G. Coreth GmbH, offered insights into his challenges as a film producer and specifically addressed the requirements of the PPWR for plastics processors.
Exciting best practice examples and situation reports from an affected company were presented in the subsequent practical part by Markus Kraft, HIRSCH Servo AG.
Thomas Gröger led the afternoon, which included an entertaining and above all inspiring discussion.
Presentation documents: Moser-Marzi – Die kunststoffaffinen Spannungsfelder in der PPWR – 20.01.2025
03.06.2024: ÖCC² – PPWR and its plastics-related aspects
Lawyer Elisabeth Moser-Marzi presented the current legal situation as it applies to the plastics industry. In a further presentation, Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Pertl, Managing Director of VKS Verpackungskoordinierungsstelle, explained what the PPWR will change for collection and recycling systems.
Presentation documents: PPWR and its plastics-related aspects
09.11.2023: OFI Symposium “Food law for food contact materials”: Basics and overview of the draft PPWR with plastic-related aspects
Ms. Moser-Marzi gave a lecture on the specialist topic “Fundamentals and overview of the draft PPWR with plastic-related aspects” at the OFI symposium “Food law for food contact materials”.
One of the main topics dealt intensively with plastic packaging, reuse requirements and the mandatory use of recyclates.
Presentation documents: OFI Symposium „Lebensmittelrecht für Lebensmittelkontaktmaterialien“ Grundlagen sowie Übersicht zum Entwurf der PPWR mit kunststoffaffinen Aspekten, 09.11.2023
26.09.2023 Ghezzo #wissenROCKT AWARD Close the circle: (Event at the Austrian Trade Association)
The CTC Award was also presented at the Close the Circle III conference, a specialist conference on the circular economy and decarbonization.
Ms. Moser-Marzi was a member of the jury at this top-class event and award ceremony.
Further information can be found here.
13.07.2023: Mechatronics Cluster Upper Austria: Supply chain in the area of conflict between due diligence obligations, supply chain regulations and the Taxonomy Regulation
Although the Supply Chain Directive has not been adopted at EU level for the time being, it presents companies with new – administrative – challenges. Moser-Marzi discussed with members of the Upper Austrian Mechatronics Cluster which companies will have to deal with these regulations in the future and what obligations they will face in the form of an online presentation. The Taxonomy Regulation and the Green Deal were also discussed. This was followed by lively discussions with the participants.
Presentation documents: Mechatronik-Cluster OÖ Supply Chain im Spannungsfeld von Sorgfaltspflichten, Lieferkettenregulative und Taxonomie-VO, 13.07.2023
03.06.2023: Vienna University of Applied Sciences: PPWR and its plastics-related aspects
In this lecture, the students from the Vienna University of Applied Sciences were introduced to the current and future plastic-related regulations at EU level. Topics such as the Packaging, Single-Use Plastics and Plastic Bag Directives, the Green Deal and the future “Packaging and packaging waste regulation” (PPWR) were discussed.
Presentation documents: FH Wien PPWR und ihre kunststoffaffinen Aspekte, 03.06.2023
28.02.2023: TÜV SÜD Academy / Ghezzo #wissenROCKT
At the TÜV SÜD Academy, a panel of experts discussed the draft Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation. As a result, the associated challenges and opportunities were discussed. We contributed intensively to this discussion, particularly on legal issues – with a focus on plastic packaging.
Presentation documents: TÜV SÜD Academy Ghezzo #wissenROCKT, 28.02.2023
#Plastics #VKS #Packaging Ordinance
Plastics in packaging law – operational audits by the packaging coordination office (VKS)
Plastics form the technological basis in the fight against climate change. They remain the materials of the 21st century.
Despite massive criticism and legal challenges, they remain indispensable in the packaging sector. However, many companies have problems with the correct implementation of the Packaging Ordinance and the required release from obligation, as inspections commissioned by the Packaging Coordination Office (VKS) show.
This is particularly true in the area of plastic packaging. In order to offer professionalization and legal support for affected companies, I offer with the expert Dr. Christian Keri on
12/10/2022
on the amendment of the Waste Management Act and the Packaging Ordinance 2021 an ARS seminar in Vienna.
Representatives of affected companies are cordially invited to participate. Commercial packaging has also been subjected to massive legal changes.
Details can be found on the homepage: www.moser-marzi.at or Elisabeth Moser-Marzi • Advisor at the ARS Academy.
ARS-Seminar – AWG-Novelle, Verpackungs-VO Novelle 2021 [PDF]
ÖCC2 Österreichischer Carbon Cycle Circle
24.02.2022: „European Green Deal – Was bedeutet das für Wirtschaftstreibende? Was ist bereits umgesetzt und was wird kommen?“
Moser-Marzi, E. „Der rechtliche Weg zu erhöhter Zirkularität und intelligenteren Nutzung von Kunststoffen: EU-rechtliche Vorgaben bis 2030 und ihre österreichische Umsetzung“
ÖCC2-European Green Deal 24.02.2022 [PDF]
www.carboncyclecircle.at
ÖCC2 Österreichischer Carbon Cycle Circle
20.01.2022: „Wege aus dem Rechtslabyrinth für die Kunststoffwirtschaft!“
Moser-Marzi, E. „EU-rechtliche Vorgaben bis 2030 für eine nachhaltige Kunststoffwirtschaft – der rechtliche Weg zu erhöhter Zirkularität und intelligenterer Nutzung von Kunststoffen“
ÖCC2-Wege aus dem Rechtslabyrinth für die Kunststoffwirtschaft 20.1.2022 [PDF]
www.carboncyclecircle.at
„Vom Reststoff zum Wertstoff“
Kunststoffcluster NÖ, Moser-Marzi E, Fehringer R, – Beratungsunternehmen C7-Consult
Teilnehmende Unternehmen:
Miraplast Kunststoffverarbeitungs GmbH, Pollmann International GmbH, Andritz Fabrics und Rolls GmbH, Asma GmbH, Joh Fuchs & Sohn GmbH
Chemiereport 2021-3 Vom Reststoff zum Wertstoff [PDF]
WIN-Fachinformationstag 2016
WKO Steiermark, Land Steiermark u.a.
19.10.2016: „Aktuelles zum Abfallrecht und Abfallmanagement“
Moser-Marzi, E. „Abgrenzung Nebenprodukt zu Abfall“
Präsentation Abgrenzung Nebenprodukt zu Abfall [PDF]
WIN-Fachinformationstag 2016 [PDF]
Vortragsreihe / Lehrveranstaltung TU Wien
24.11.2014: „Ressourcenmanagement und Abfallwirtschaft“
Moser-Marzi, E. „Schaffung von rechtlichen Anreizen von Urban Mining im Abfallrecht“
Ressourcenmanagement und Abfallwirtschaft [PDF]
Außeruniversitäre gemeinnützige Forschung / Austrian Cooperative Research (ACR)
26.4.2007 „Arbeitsrecht für Institutsleiter“
Moser-Marzi, E. „Arbeitsvertragsrecht“
Kozak, W. „ Kollektivvertrag für die Arbeitnehmer und Arbeitnehmerinnen der außeruniversitären Forschung“
Außeruniversitäre gemeinnützige Forschung / Austrian Cooperative Research (ACR)
24.4.2006 „Haftungsfragen für Institutsleiter“
Moser-Marzi, E. „Die Stellung von Institutsleitern, Verwaltungsstrafrecht“
Puhr, C. (GrECo International AG) „Versicherungslösungen – die Rechtsschutz- und die Haftpflichtversicheurng“
„Steuerliche Behandlung gemeinnütziger außeruniversitärer Forschungseinrichtungen“
Außeruniversitäre gemeinnützige Forschung (ACR)
17.6.2005 „Rechtliche und steuerrechtliche Aspekte“
Moser-Marzi, E. „Der Verein und weitere Rechtsformen außeruniversitärer gemeinnütziger Forschungseinrichtungen“
Schordan, Ch. „Schutz von Erfindungen und immateriellen Gütern“
Ginthör, O. „Steuerliche Behandlung gemeinnütziger außeruniversitärer Forschungseinrichtungen“