From Packaging to Repairs: What’s Changing for European Companies

23.07. 2026

New European regulations will take effect as early as this year, affecting the way companies design packaging, communicate the environmental benefits of their products, and address their reparability. What changes will the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the Green Claims Directive (ECGT), and the right to repair bring? And how can you prepare for these new requirements in a timely manner?

Answers will be provided at the third workshop in the Green Evolution Lab series, which will take place on August 25, 2026, at Sonnentor s.r.o.’s “Herbal Paradise” in Čejkovice, South Moravia. In addition to an explanation of the new legislation, the workshop will also offer practical inspiration from a company that has been committed to a sustainable approach to packaging and materials for many years.

What will you learn at the workshop?

What specific changes do the PPWR, ECGT, and other new European regulations bring?
What will be their practical implications for small and medium-sized businesses?
How can you turn new legislative requirements into a competitive advantage?
How can companies get involved in shaping European regulations and influence their content?

The program will also include an inspiring tour of Sonnentor’s production facilities, the sharing of practical experiences, and discussions with experts on sustainability and European legislation.

Guests

Lenka Mynářová (Ministry of Industry and Trade) — A Technical and Commercial Perspective on PPWR and ECGT
Radim Trojan (Change for the Better) — How Companies Can Get Involved in Shaping European Regulations
Tereza Hemzová (Sonnentor) — Insights and experiences from a company that has long been a leader in sustainable business and the implementation of circular solutions

Registration

Participation in the workshop is free, but space is limited.

To ensure that everyone interested can get to Čejkovice, the organizers encourage carpooling and, if necessary, can reimburse participants for the cost of public transportation.

For more information: Helena Jurašková (Impact Hub), helena.juraskova@impacthub.cz

Program Green Evolution Lab is funded by the European Union through the CERV program. It is organized by Impact Hub in cooperation with the agency CzechInvest, Enterprise Europe Network Czechia and the Technology Incubation.

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