About

Post-Consumer is a B2B industry publication on post-consumer recyclates (PCR) — rPET, rHDPE, rPP. We write for R&D, procurement, packaging and regulatory teams in FMCG, cosmetics, food and chemicals.

Who we write for

• Packaging procurement directors at FMCG brands — market data, EPR fee analysis, feedstock availability.
• R&D and packaging specialists — technical guides on materials, standards, processes.
• Compliance and regulatory affairs — current interpretations of PPWR, ESPR, ISCC PLUS, EFSA opinions.
• Sustainability managers — data for ESG reporting, benchmarks against 2025/26/30 recycled-content targets.
• Recycling operators — market intelligence, pricing, technology.

Editorial principles

1. Hard numbers, not slogans. Market prices, return rates, regulatory fees — with documented sources.
2. No greenwashing. If a brand misses its target, we report it — even if the brand reads us.
3. Expertise, not PR. Editorial is written by Robert Karbowy — Quality Manager at Plastic Trader, 15+ years in plastics recycling.
4. European scope, comparative lens. We benchmark national markets (DE, FR, PL, Nordics) against each other and against EU-wide targets.
5. Open to dialogue. Have industry data, a case study or an analysis to share? Reach us via the contact form.

Site structure

Content is organised in two streams:

• News — industry news, regulation, market results, case studies. Several updates per month.
• Knowledge base — fundamental guides: definitions, processes, certifications. Evergreen, regularly updated.

Language editions

Post-Consumer is published in three languages: English (default), Deutsch and Français. A Polish edition is maintained separately at post-consumer.pl.