- The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is close to adoption in Europe
- Reduction targets for packaging waste have been set for 2030, 2035, and 2040
- Certain types of single-use plastic packaging will be banned by 2030
- A ban on “forever chemicals” in food contact packaging is included in the new rules
- Reuse and refill options for consumers will be encouraged
- Recyclable packaging, better waste collection, and recycling targets are included in the rules
- EPR schemes will be mandatory for commercial and industrial packaging
- Germany has postponed the introduction of a plastic packaging tax due to issues with the legislation and data management.
Source: michaelamerz.org
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