64NOTICIAS I NEWS quetado, de aportar esa información que es necesaria tanto a consumidores como a usuarios para saber qué tiene que hacerse luego con ese envase una vez convertido en residuo”. Todo este proceso tendrá asimismo una dimensión económica. Para Josu García, “a corto plazo, en general, parece que va a suponer un incremento de costes en los envasadores”. Sin embargo, considera que las principales dificultades no serán necesariamente financieras, sino técnicas y operativas. La adaptación del sector se produce, por tanto, en un contexto de incertidumbre. Ante este escenario, Pilar Arrayás considera fundamental el acompañamiento y la pedagogía: “los SCRAPS hemos asumido esa labor para ayudar a las empresas a conocer sus obligaciones, aunque todavía queda mucho camino”. La aplicación de la PPWR supone así un proceso progresivo de transformación que afecta al conjunto de la cadena de valor: desde el diseño y la fabricación del envase hasta su recogida, clasificación, reciclaje y reutilización. La capacidad de la industria para adaptar materiales, tecnologías y sistemas de gestión será determinante para avanzar hacia los objetivos que establece el PPWR, que comenzó a aplicarse el 12 de agosto de 2026, aunque muchas de las obligaciones, entre ellas las relativas a reciclabilidad y contenido reciclado, se aplicarán a partir de 2030. Recyclability, recycled content, reuse, waste prevention, labeling, and extended producer responsibility are some of the areas that are forcing companies to adapt their processes, materials, and management models. For Pilar Arrayás, Spain starts from a position of some strength, given that it already has its own regulations on packaging. “It’s true that this European regulation will bring significant changes for companies. It’s also true that Spain already had its Royal Decree on packaging, Law 7/2022.” The expert points out, however, that it will still be necessary to resolve the coexistence of the different regulations, especially where contradictions exist. Among the main changes, Arrayás highlights “promoting the use of reuse, the incorporation of secondary raw materials, and a more prominent and important role for the packaging manufacturer.” One of the aspects that significantly modifies the framework of responsibilities is precisely the definition of product producer. Isabel Leal explains that “the main change is that it includes the manufacturer, the importer, and the distributor.” This definition “greatly expands the number of companies that can be affected and involved in extended producer responsibility, because it shifts the focus to the origin of the design.” For companies, this means knowing precisely the origin and characteristics of the packaging they market. The new regulations also introduce documentary requirements. Among them, Isabel Leal points to the declaration of conformity: “One of the main requirements is the declaration of conformity, a formal document that identifies the packaging.” This requirement can pose difficulties for imported packaging, especially when the supplier is located outside of Spain. Towards real recyclability From a technological perspective, one of the biggest challenges lies in recyclability. Josu García believes that “the most significant changes that must occur in packaging are related to its recyclability; by 2030, any packaging placed on the market must be recyclable and must also incorporate a percentage of recycled material.” The challenge is particularly relevant for certain packaging intended for food and La reciclabilidad a escala constituye todavía un reto. El objetivo es que el envase pueda ser gestionado en el territorio donde se genera como residuo Recyclability at scale remains a challenge. The goal is for the packaging to be managed within the territory where it is generated as waste
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