Bio-based & Reusable Packaging
ROLL Packaging position on bio-based feedstock in plastic packaging (PPWR Article 8) and on reusable packaging (PPWR Article 11 and the harmonised standard EN 13429). The ROLL portfolio is engineered primarily for reuse, with bio-based feedstock options available on request.
Reusability
Reusable packaging under PPWR Article 11 and EN 13429
Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) defines reusable packaging as packaging that has been conceived, designed and placed on the market to accomplish multiple trips or rotations within its lifetime, by being refilled or reused for the same purpose for which it was conceived.
The harmonised European standard EN 13429:2004 specifies the technical requirements for packaging to be classified as reusable, including the conditions of physical durability, ability to perform multiple use cycles in the supply chain, and feasibility of return logistics.
ROLL portfolio engineered for reuse
The ROLL portfolio is engineered primarily for reuse. Out of 92 product references in the current catalogue, 87 references are designed as reusable in accordance with the principles of EN 13429, with the objective of enabling multiple use cycles throughout the supply chain. The remaining 5 references are designed as one-way solutions for specific shipping applications, typically as wood-replacement wedges for the road transport of rolls and reels.
Portfolio breakdown by family
| Family | Product line | Reusability category | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| LO | LOGISTO Roll Cradle Pallets | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 4 |
| CV | CONVERTO Pallet Transformers | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 5 |
| CO | COMBO Saddle Transformers | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 2 |
| SB | STABILO Wedge Kits | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 2 |
| RP | Roll Pallets | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 2 |
| RM | MODULO Roll Pallets | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 3 |
| SO | SOLIDO XL Roll Pallets | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 2 |
| PP | Heavy-Duty Plastic Pallets | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 3 |
| PPH | Hygienic Plastic Pallets | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 2 |
| RC | COMBO Roll Pallets | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 3 |
| RCH | Compact Roll Pallets | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 1 |
| RCV | Rack-Compatible Roll Pallets | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 6 |
| HA | HANGO Metal Rack Stillages | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 4 |
| HABA | Reinforcement Bars | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 2 |
| KU04 | KUNEO Premium Wedges | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 2 |
| KU10 | KUNEO Economy Wedges | Single-use (one-way) | 5 |
| FL | FLANGE End Plates | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 19 |
| PL | Plastic Plugs | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 2 |
| PC | STICKO PAPER Cradles | Reusable (multi-cycle) | 23 |
Design principles for reuse
The reusable products in the ROLL portfolio are designed in accordance with the principles of EN 13429 and PPWR Article 11, including:
- Physical durability of the materials and components throughout multiple use cycles
- Compatibility with industry-standard handling, storage and transport conditions
- Ability to be reconditioned, cleaned or repaired where necessary to extend the service life
- Compatibility with circular logistics, including return programmes between shipper and consignee
The reusability status of each product reference is declared as a structured attribute in the online catalogue, enabling buyers to filter the portfolio by reusability category.
One-way products
The KU10 family (5 product references) consists of plastic wedges designed for single-use applications, typically as a wood-replacement solution for the road transport of rolls and reels. These products are explicitly identified as one-way in the catalogue and in the product technical documentation, and are designed to optimise recyclability at end of life within the standard PP recycling stream.
Bio-based feedstock
Bio-based feedstock under PPWR Article 8
Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) sets out the framework for the use of bio-based feedstock in plastic packaging placed on the EU market. The specific minimum targets and the harmonised methodology for calculating the bio-based content of plastic packaging are subject to the adoption of future implementing acts and delegated acts by the European Commission.
At the date of this publication, the implementing acts under PPWR Article 8 have not yet been adopted. ROLL will progressively align with the binding requirements once they are published and enter into force.
Bio-based options in the ROLL portfolio
The current ROLL portfolio is manufactured primarily from fossil-based polymers (HDPE, PP, LDPE) and from cellulosic materials (corrugated cardboard for the PC family). The position regarding bio-based feedstock varies by material category:
Portfolio breakdown by feedstock availability
| Material category | Families | Bio-based feedstock | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | PC | Available on request | 23 |
| Plastic (HDPE, PP, LDPE) | LO · CV · RM · SO · RP · PP · PPH · RCV · RC · RCH · KU · FL · PL · SB · CO | Not currently available | 63 |
| Steel | HA · HABA | Not applicable | 6 |
Cardboard products
STICKO PAPER cradles and stackers (PC family) are manufactured from cellulosic feedstock, which is intrinsically bio-based by origin. Specific declarations regarding the bio-based content of the cardboard used, including the share of virgin versus recycled fibres, are available from the cardboard supplier upon customer request.
Plastic products
The plastic product families in the ROLL portfolio are currently manufactured from fossil-based virgin or recycled polymers. Bio-based plastic polymers compatible with the technical performance required for ROLL products (mechanical strength, load capacity, durability over multiple use cycles, food contact suitability where applicable) are not currently used in standard production. ROLL monitors the development of bio-based polymer technologies and will introduce bio-based plastic options where the technical and commercial conditions allow.
Steel products
The HA and HABA metal product families are manufactured from steel, a non-organic material for which the bio-based feedstock concept does not apply.
Designed for circular logistics
Reusability is the foundation of the ROLL approach to industrial packaging for rolls and reels. The 87 reusable references in the current portfolio are designed to deliver multiple use cycles, supporting circular logistics models such as ship-and-return programmes between shipper and consignee.
The transition towards bio-based feedstock in plastic packaging is a parallel development that ROLL follows as the EU regulatory framework and the bio-based polymer technologies evolve.
Regulatory and normative references
This declaration is issued with reference to:
- Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 2024 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), Article 8 on bio-based feedstock in plastic packaging and Article 11 on reusable packaging
- EN 13429:2004 — European harmonised standard on the reuse of packaging, providing presumption of conformity with the relevant essential requirements of the EU packaging legislation
The official text of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 in all 24 EU languages is available on the EUR-Lex portal at eur-lex.europa.eu. The EN 13429 standard is available from national standardisation bodies and from the CEN catalogue at www.cencenelec.eu.
Disclaimer
The information on this page is provided for guidance only, on the basis of ROLL's most up-to-date knowledge and experience and of declarations received from its raw material suppliers. ROLL cannot assume liability for damage arising from its use. This statement does not constitute any warranty, express or implied. It is intended only for the addressee and cannot be transferred to third parties. All ROLL products are sold subject to the ROLL SNC general sales conditions. This publication replaces all previous versions and is subject to change without notice.