Germany-based sustainability software company osapiens and recycling and circular economy specialist GreenDot have announced a strategic partnership to launch an AI-powered Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance solution designed to help businesses navigate the increasingly complex requirements of the European Union’s new packaging regulations.
- EU Packaging Rules Drive Demand for Compliance Solutions
- Rising Complexity of EPR Compliance
- AI-Powered Platform to Automate Packaging Reporting
- Packaging Data Collection
- Automated Cost and Fee Calculations
- Cross-Border Compliance Management
- Reporting and Documentation
- Tariff Optimization
- Supporting Europe’s Circular Economy Goals
- AI and Sustainability Converge
- Addressing One of Europe’s Most Complex Regulatory Challenges
- Growing Market for Sustainability Compliance Technology
The announcement was made during the sos.26 Summit, where the two companies unveiled a digital platform aimed at simplifying packaging data management, reporting, and compliance obligations under the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
The collaboration comes as businesses across Europe prepare for stricter packaging sustainability requirements that will reshape how products are designed, tracked, reported, and recycled.
EU Packaging Rules Drive Demand for Compliance Solutions
The European Union recently adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), introducing a comprehensive framework designed to reduce packaging waste and strengthen circular economy practices across member states.
Among the regulation’s key objectives are:
- Significant reduction in packaging waste generation
- Improved recycling and reuse rates
- Enhanced packaging transparency
- Increased producer responsibility
- Stricter sustainability requirements
- A target for all packaging placed on the EU market to be designed for 100% recyclability by 2030
As these requirements come into force, companies operating across Europe face growing challenges in collecting, managing, and reporting packaging-related data.
Rising Complexity of EPR Compliance
One of the major challenges businesses face under the PPWR is the fragmented nature of compliance across Europe.
Although the regulation creates an overarching EU framework, individual countries continue to maintain their own registration systems, reporting procedures, and producer responsibility schemes.
This creates a complex compliance landscape for multinational businesses that must meet varying reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Additionally, critical packaging information such as material composition, weight, and recyclability data often resides with suppliers and manufacturers rather than with the companies ultimately responsible for compliance.
As a result, businesses are increasingly seeking automated solutions that can streamline compliance processes while reducing administrative burdens and costs.
AI-Powered Platform to Automate Packaging Reporting
The newly launched solution combines GreenDot’s expertise in recycling systems, packaging licensing, and Extended Producer Responsibility schemes with the AI capabilities of the osapiens HUB platform.
According to the companies, the system will automate key aspects of packaging compliance, including:
Packaging Data Collection
The platform can gather essential packaging information, including:
- Material composition
- Packaging weight
- Recyclability characteristics
- Product-specific packaging attributes
Automated Cost and Fee Calculations
Using AI-powered analysis, the solution can automatically determine producer responsibility obligations and calculate fees owed across different European markets.
Cross-Border Compliance Management
The platform helps businesses manage varying national requirements by connecting directly with country-specific registration systems and EPR schemes.
Reporting and Documentation
Organizations can streamline regulatory reporting processes while maintaining compliance with country-specific regulations introduced under the PPWR.
Tariff Optimization
The system also helps companies identify the most efficient compliance structures and optimize packaging-related costs across multiple markets.
Supporting Europe’s Circular Economy Goals
GreenDot CEO Laurent Auguste highlighted the growing concern among businesses regarding the complexity and administrative costs associated with EPR compliance.
He noted that while achieving a circular economy requires greater transparency and material tracking, companies also need efficient solutions that make compliance more manageable and cost-effective.
As regulatory requirements expand, businesses are increasingly looking for digital tools that can automate data collection and reporting while supporting broader sustainability goals.
AI and Sustainability Converge
The partnership also reflects the growing role of artificial intelligence in environmental compliance and sustainability management.
Organizations are increasingly adopting AI-powered platforms to handle large volumes of regulatory data, monitor supply chains, improve reporting accuracy, and support ESG initiatives.
By integrating AI with packaging compliance processes, osapiens and GreenDot aim to reduce manual workloads while improving transparency and operational efficiency.
Addressing One of Europe’s Most Complex Regulatory Challenges
According to osapiens Co-Founder and Chairman Stefan Wawrzinek, EPR compliance under the PPWR is rapidly becoming one of the most complex cross-border regulatory challenges facing manufacturers and brand owners operating in Europe.
The partnership seeks to combine GreenDot’s regulatory expertise and market reach with the digital capabilities of the osapiens HUB platform to help businesses manage compliance requirements more effectively and with greater confidence.
Growing Market for Sustainability Compliance Technology
As environmental regulations continue to evolve globally, demand for sustainability-focused software solutions is expected to increase significantly.
Companies are facing growing pressure to demonstrate compliance with regulations covering:
- Packaging and waste management
- Carbon emissions
- Supply chain transparency
- Circular economy practices
- Product sustainability
- ESG reporting
The launch of the new AI-powered EPR solution positions both osapiens and GreenDot to capitalize on this growing market while helping businesses adapt to Europe’s next generation of sustainability regulations.
With the PPWR expected to transform packaging management across the European Union, technology-driven compliance platforms are likely to become increasingly important tools for companies seeking to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support long-term sustainability objectives.
