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Annual Calculation of Packaging Consumption 2025

Number of 30L plastic kegs:

0.00 kg

Number of 20L plastic kegs:

0.00 kg

Number of 0.5L glass bottles:

0.00 kg

Number of 0.33L glass bottles:

0.00 kg

Number of 33cl aluminum cans:

0.00 kg

Total packaging weight: 0.00 kg

This constitutes 0.00% of the maximum limit of 8 tons under the new EU regulation on extended producer responsibility for packaging - effective from January 1, 2025.

Background for calculation: 30L plastic keg: 1.5 kg, 20L plastic keg: 1.1 kg, 0.5L glass bottle: 0.28 kg, 0.33L glass bottle: 0.249 kg, 33cl aluminum can: 0.33 kg.

Annual Economic Savings Calculation

New EU Regulation on Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

The EU is introducing new requirements, meaning companies must take responsibility for the waste management of their packaging. For micro and small breweries close to or below the 8-ton limit, it is important to understand the rules and act strategically.

What do the rules mean for micro and small breweries?

Fact: 8-ton limit

Under 8 tons: Exempt from full producer responsibility but requires registration and reporting of packaging consumption.
Over 8 tons: Full economic and administrative burden, including payment for collection, sorting, and recycling.

Microbusinesses

Breweries with fewer than 10 employees and an annual turnover below €2 million may be exempt from some requirements but must still document packaging consumption accurately.

Sustainable Alternatives

Adopt reusable kegs with exchangeable bags

For small breweries, reusable kegs with exchangeable bags can be an effective way to reduce waste and costs:

Benefits of reusable kegs

Reduced waste: Kegs are reused multiple times, with only the bags replaced.
Economic savings: Initial investment pays off over time through lower operational costs.
Environmental benefits: Less plastic waste and lower CO₂ emissions.

Example for a microbrewery close to the limit

Scenario: A brewery uses 7,500 kg of packaging annually, including disposable plastic kegs.

Traditional disposable plastic kegs:

10,000 kegs (30L) × 1.5 kg = 15,000 kg of plastic waste annually.

Reusable kegs with bags:

2,500 kegs (reused 4 times) + bags (0.2 kg/bag) = 2,000 kg of plastic waste annually.

Result:

Waste savings: 15,000 kg - 2,000 kg = 13,000 kg saved.
Cost savings: Disposable kegs: €180,000, Reusable systems: €126,250. Savings: €53,750 annually.

Advantages of staying under 8 tons

Lower costs: Avoid the economic burden of producer responsibility.
Fewer administrative requirements: Simple registration and reporting.
Sustainable marketing: Choosing sustainable solutions can attract environmentally conscious customers.

What should your brewery do?

Keep accurate records of your packaging consumption.
Consider switching to reusable materials and systems.
Contact specialists for advice on sustainable solutions.

Annual Calculation of Packaging Consumption 2025

Annual Waste Reduction Calculation 2025

Annual Economic Savings Calculation

New EU Regulation on Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging

What do the rules mean for micro and small breweries?

Fact: 8-ton limit

Microbusinesses

Sustainable Alternatives

Adopt reusable kegs with exchangeable bags

Benefits of reusable kegs

Example for a microbrewery close to the limit

Traditional disposable plastic kegs:

Reusable kegs with bags:

Result:

Advantages of staying under 8 tons

What should your brewery do?