About this Glossary
In this Glossary, you can find the most common terms used in the packaging chain. This Glossary is not exhaustive and is updated based on questions and developments. If you have any questions or additions, please contact us.
Terms
B
C
- Carbon black
- Cellophane
- Cellulose fiber
- Chemical recycling
- Circular Economy
- Circular Economy Package (CEP)
- Circularity
- Clear glass
- Co-extrusion
- Coating
- Cold‑End Coating (Glass)
- Colorant
- Commercial waste
- Complete (Integral) Package
- Compostable Packaging Materials
- Contactsensitive (disposable unit)
- CPS (ceramics, porcelain, stone)
- Crystal glass (lead glass)
D
E
F
H
I
M
P
- Packaging (definition)
- Paper and board
- PE (polyethylene)
- PET (polyethylene terephthalate)
- PLA (polylactic acid)
- PMD (Plastic, Metal, Drink cartons)
- Polymer
- Polystyrene
- Post‑Collection Sorting
- Post‑Consumer Recyclate (PCR)
- Post‑Industrial Recyclate (PIR)
- PP (polypropylene)
- Primary Component
- Printing
- Private‑Label Packer (definition part)
- Producer or Importer of Packaged Products
- Pulp
- Pulping
- PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
- PVdC (polyvinylidene chloride)
R
S