Erkam Narinç
Packaging, Circularity & Sustainable Materials
Independent analysis of how materials science, circular design and regulations interact in real-world systems.
Here we examine materials, recycling and circularity strategies, and regulatory developments, connecting research findings and technical evidence with requirements and sustainability objectives.
Areas of focus
Sustainability & Circularity
Materials, recycling systems, recyclability and circular packaging strategies.
Policy & Regulation
Structured analysis of environmental policies, European packaging law, and emerging requirements.
Research & Publications
Research reviews, technical papers and evidence-led analysis.
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Do I need a heavy metals report for each packaging in Europe?
Do I need to test every component? Can I add supplier declarations together? Does “<30 ppm” actually mean 30 ppm? And what evidence does the PPWR really require? Since 12 August 2026 the questions arriving in packaging, regulatory and procurement…
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A coating that comes from the sea.
Chitosan is made from crustacean shell waste, matches PET as an oxygen barrier on paper when dry, repulps in conventional recycling, and…
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The PPWR enters into application. A tale of roles, definitions and obligations.
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 applies from 12 August 2026. Some of it bites hard today, much of it arrives in 2030, and the…
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The Pallet Europe Runs On
It is 800 by 1,200 millimetres, built from eleven boards, nine blocks and 78 nails. What makes the Euro pallet worth explaining…
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