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SustainabilityApril 25, 20265 min

110 Days to Zero-Air: Is Your Luxury Brand Ready for PPWR Article 24?

The ban on excessive empty space in packaging is almost here. Learn why PPWR Article 24 is making Muge's Accordion Box the primary choice for 2026 global brands.

<p>As we cross the 110-day mark to the August 12 deadline, a specific clause in the <a href=\"https://www.mayer-gruppe.com/en/blog/posts/eu-ppwr-checklist-2026.php\" target=\"_blank\">EU PPWR</a> is sending shockwaves through the industry: <strong>Article 24</strong>. This article effectively bans 'Air Logistics' by mandating a maximum empty space ratio in transport packaging.</p> <p>For luxury brands used to oversized rigid boxes, this is a crisis. Muge Packaging’s <strong>Accordion Magnetic Box</strong> was engineered for this exact moment. By offering the same prestige feel as a rigid box but with an 85% volume reduction when flat, it ensures 100% compliance with Article 24 while slashing freight costs. In 2026, the brands that ship efficiently are the ones that survive.</p>

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