Start with top packaging
First measure the boxes, envelopes and filling materials that are used most often.
Knowledge base · PPWR for e-commerce
PPWR for web shops starts with usable order and packaging data
Online shops combine products, shipping packaging and cross-border sales. This means that not only the legal text is important, but especially the question of whether you can reconstruct what went where per shipment.
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Based on official sources
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No legal advice
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Updated August 12, 2026
Material flowsExample · Q1
CountryGermany
Shipments1.842
StatusReview
MaterialWeightSource
Paper / cardboard218.42 kg1,842 orders →
Plastic18.74kg936 orders →
Metal2.18kg84 orders →
Other1.93kg47 orders →
Reporting → shipment → packaging → orderREVIEW REQUIRED
Now
Why spreadsheets crash quickly
A monthly total from separate averages often lacks the relationship with returns, partial deliveries and orders in which multiple products are packaged together.
With CRRM
Work from the mission
The shipment links order, destination and packaging actually used. Product profiles can be a starting point, but the operational reality must remain correctable.
Practical overview
Which webshop data is relevant?
| Part | What does it mean? | What do you record? |
|---|---|---|
| Order | Number, date, channel and currency. | Traces the commercial source. |
| Destination | Country of actual shipment. | Allows grouping by market. |
| Order lines | Product, variant, quantity and return status. | Connects product profiles to the shipment. |
| Packaging | Type, material, weight and reusability. | Forms the actual material flow. |
| Provenance | Source ID, modification time and calculation version. | Allows control and reconstruction. |
Approach
Six checks for reliable administration
Use these points as an administrative checklist. They do not replace legal review.
Use grams
Accurately record source weights and only round off in the reporting layer.
Note combinations
A product profile is not the same as an actual package.
Treat returns explicitly
Return movements require their own source status and may not disappear silently.
Save revisions
A changed packaging profile may not rewrite old shipments.
Separate data from advice
A complete dataset is the basis, not automatically a legal conclusion.
Verified sources
Legal explanation starts with official publications
CRRM separates administration and automation from legal advice. Always check the current official rules for your own role, countries and packaging flows.
EU legislation
Regulation (EU) 2025/40
The official text of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation on EUR-Lex.
European Commission Packaging wasteOverview of European policy, implementation and additional publications.
Netherlands PackagedPractical Dutch information about producer responsibility, registration and rates.
Read on
From explanation to the complete data flow
Pillar
Packaging compliance
View the intended method and early adopter reservation.
Webshop PPWR for web shopsOrders, destinations and packaging dates in context.
Concepts Difference between PPWR and EPRKeep the European framework and producer responsibility separate.
Automation Automate packaging administrationBuild an auditable pipeline without a legal black box.
Frequently asked questions
PPWR for web shops starts with usable order and packaging data
Can I start before all packages have been measured?
Yes. Start with a controlled inventory and visibly mark missing or estimated values. Do not present estimates as measured reality.
Is the product weight enough?
No. Product weight and packaging weight are different data. For material flows, the relevant packaging must be recorded separately.
What does CRRM do during the pre-launch?
CRRM only stores your interest and reserved price. No orders are synchronized and no compliance results are produced.
Pre launch
Build your CRRM account now and reserve €2.50
The reservation is free of charge. You only pay when Packaging Compliance is available and you activate the basic add-on yourself.