Europe's Packaging Rules Now Cover Every Fashion Parcel

Packaging is one of the most visible sources of waste in online shopping, from plastic mailers to oversized boxes. The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation sets one common rulebook for how packaging is made, used and recycled.

At a glance:

• The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies in all 27 EU countries
• It covers shipping boxes, mailer bags and garment bags, including orders sent from outside Europe
• Packaging must become recyclable, with targets phasing in over the coming years
• Oversized boxes and excess wrapping will face closer checks

What your order arrives in is part of its footprint. Choose sellers who pack simply, and reuse or recycle every box and bag that reaches your door.