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What Do the Labels Mean?
In this guide, we explain the most common environmental labels and certifications and how they help you make better choices for the environment and society.
The Plastic Bag Tax is removed in Sweden.
As of November 1, 2024, the plastic bag tax in Sweden has been removed.
Producer Responsibility of Business and the NPA Fee.
The NPA fee, or Producer Responsibility of Business, is a charge introduced to ensure that producers take responsibility for the environmental impact of their products throughout their lifecycle.
Reusable options for take away.
From 1 January 2024, restaurants and other establishments in Sweden that offers their customers food and drinks in disposable cups and food packaging also needs to offer reusable options.
Ban on Single-Use Plastic Cups.
From January 1, 2024, a ban on single-use plastic cups containing more than 15% plastic will be introduced. Read more about the ban here at Tingstad.
EU:s ban against single-use plastic items.
In 2021, a number of disposable plastic items will be banned. Take the opportunity to change your purchases now by discovering our range of products that are a smart alternative to your current plastic products.
Climate Compass (Klimatkompassen®).
We want to make sustainability accessible and understandable for everyone, and Climate Compass® is our contribution. Climate Compass is your guide to climate-smart choices.
aterial Guide.
It is important for us to assist our customers in making informed decisions. Therefore, we have developed a material guide to facilitate for you as a customer.
Guide to Renewable Materials.
In our range, we have several different products made from renewable materials. Examples of renewable materials include paper, bagasse, palm leaves, and more. Learn more about the various materials in our guide.
Plastic Material Guide.
In our range, you will find products made of PET, PS, PP, PVC, etc. Each has different properties, and in our guide, you can learn more about the various materials.
Other materials.
Read more about our other materials, such as Aluminum. We will help you find out if the material can be used in the oven or microwave oven and if the material can be recycled, etc.
Sustainability.
Product guide: Paper Cups.
Learn more about one of our best-selling products: the paper cup. Here you will get info on how a paper cup is structured, what environmental friendly alternatives are available and current news from the industry.
The Plastic Bag.
Is it bad for our environment or has it received an unnecessary bad reputation? The views are mixed. Here we aim to present interesting information to add to the debate.
Recycling Guide.
Many containers contain valuable materials which we through recycling can save both raw materials and energy. Here you can read more on how to recycle different materials.
FTI becomes NPA.
From January 1, 2024, Packaging Collection FTI will be phased out, and instead, the Producer Responsibility of the Business Community, NPA, will be established. Read more about this.