German sustainability software provider osapiens and recycling services specialist GreenDot have announced a new partnership to help businesses navigate the growing complexity of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements under the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

The companies introduced the AI-powered compliance solution at the osapiens sos.26 Summit, positioning it as a tool to simplify cross-border packaging reporting and reduce the administrative burden facing producers and brand owners.

PPWR Is Reshaping Packaging Compliance

The EU’s PPWR introduces stricter packaging requirements aimed at reducing waste and accelerating the transition toward a circular economy.

Among the regulation’s key objectives:

• All packaging placed on the EU market must be designed to be 100% recyclable by 2030.
• Companies must meet expanded EPR reporting obligations.
• Packaging data and material transparency requirements will increase significantly.
• Producers must comply with country-specific registration and reporting systems across Europe.

These evolving requirements are creating new challenges for businesses operating across multiple European markets.

Addressing Data and Reporting Challenges

According to osapiens and GreenDot, many companies struggle because critical packaging information is often dispersed throughout supply chains and held by suppliers rather than centrally managed.

The new solution aims to address these challenges by automatically collecting and analysing packaging data, including:

• Packaging materials
• Product weight
• Recyclability characteristics
• Country-specific EPR obligations
• Applicable fee structures

AI-Powered Automation

The platform combines GreenDot’s expertise in producer responsibility schemes and packaging licensing with the capabilities of the osapiens HUB.

The integrated system is designed to:

• Automatically determine EPR fees across European markets.
• Identify optimal tariff structures.
• Connect with national registration systems.
• Generate country-specific reports.
• Improve data accuracy and compliance efficiency.

Industry Leaders Highlight Growing Complexity

Laurent Auguste, CEO of GreenDot, said companies are increasingly concerned about the cost and complexity associated with EPR obligations under PPWR.

He noted that while greater transparency and material traceability are essential for building a circular economy, compliance processes must also remain efficient and competitive.

Stefan Wawrzinek, Co-Founder and Chairman of osapiens, described EPR compliance as one of the most complex cross-border challenges currently facing European producers and brand owners.

Industry Outlook

As PPWR implementation accelerates, digital solutions are expected to play an increasingly important role in helping businesses manage packaging data and regulatory obligations.

Artificial intelligence and automation could become critical tools for companies seeking to:

• Reduce compliance risks.
• Improve reporting efficiency.
• Control administrative costs.
• Adapt to evolving packaging regulations.
• Support circular economy objectives.

Final Thought

The partnership between osapiens and GreenDot reflects a broader shift in the packaging industry, where compliance is becoming as much a data management challenge as a sustainability challenge. As PPWR requirements expand, companies that invest in digital compliance infrastructure may gain a significant advantage in navigating Europe’s increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Last Updated on 11/06/2026 by Jota Machinery