packaging waste prevention
as defined in Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19…, Article 3(1), point (26) (Definitions)
measures that are taken before any packaging or packaging material has become packaging waste and that reduce the quantity of packaging waste, so that less or no packaging is required to contain, protect, handle, deliver or present products, including measures as regards the re-use of the packaging and measures to extend the life of the packaging before it becomes waste;