- Mandatory recycling targets: Single-use plastic bottles must reach 65% recycled content by 2040.
- Single-use plastic bans: Restrictions on small plastic items in hospitality, retail, and food sectors.
- Re-use obligations: Binding targets for re-use across multiple packaging types by 2030.
Новости:
The European Union has finalized ambitious regulations requiring all packaging to be 100% recyclable by 2030. The comprehensive rules target the full lifecycle of packaging,emphasizing re-use, recycling, and waste reduction.
Почему это важно:
Packaging waste is growing faster than recycling efforts in the EU. Each citizen generated an average of 186.5 kg of packaging waste in 2022, 36 kg of which was plastic.
The EU is shifting from managing waste to actively preventing it,” said a Council spokesperson, underscoring the regulation’s pivotal role in fostering a circular economy.
Ключевые меры:
- Recycled Content Mandates:
- By 2040, up to 65% recycled content will be required in single-use plastic bottles.
- Clear labeling will help consumers sort and recycle effectively.
- Минимизация отходов упаковки:
- Economic operators must reduce packaging weight and volume.
- The use of hazardous substances like PFAS in food-contact materials will face strict limitations.
- Запрет на одноразовый пластик:
- Запреты включают в себя:
- Packaging for pre-packed fruits and vegetables under 1.5 kg.
- Single-use condiment packets in hospitality settings.
- Mini toiletries in accommodations (e.g., shampoo bottles).
- Lightweight grocery bags often used in markets.
- Запреты включают в себя:
- Re-Use and Refill Targets:
- By 2030, operators must meet re-use targets of 40% for transport packaging and 10% for grouped packaging.
- Take-away businesses must allow customers to bring their own containers at no extra charge.
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Следующие шаги:
The regulation will take effect 18 months after its publication in the EU’s Official Journal, replacing the outdated 1994 directive. This updated framework provides a modernized approach to managing packaging waste and mitigating environmental impacts.
Больше фото:
This initiative aligns with the EU’s broader goals of achieving climate neutrality and creating a circular economy. By setting binding targets, the EU aims to lead globally in sustainable packaging practices.
The updated regulation represents a monumental step forward,” noted an EU spokesperson. “Turning waste into opportunity is at the heart of this strategy.”
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