Packaging waste - European Commission - Environment
On 30 November 2022, the Commission proposed to revise the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. This review contributes to reaching the objective of the European Green Deal and the new circular economy action plan to ensure that “all packaging on the EU market is reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030”.
7 ways packaging is changing to reduce plastic waste
Dec 2, 2020 · The simplest way to prevent packaging waste is to consider whether the packaging is needed at all. Supermarkets like Tesco and ASDA in the UK, have been phasing out the use of unnecessary plastic films for products such as multi-buy …
Webinar on new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
Dec 11, 2024 · The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has sparked enormous interest among stakeholders. The European Commission is, therefore, hosting a webinar about the new regulation. This interactive session is your opportunity to get the latest information on the content, implementation steps, and answers to your questions.
Waste and recycling - European Commission - Environment
6 days ago · EU waste policy aims to contribute to the circular economy by extracting high-quality resources from waste as much as possible. The European Green Deal aims to promote growth by transitioning to a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy. As part of this transition, several EU waste laws will be reviewed.
Proposal Packaging and Packaging Waste - European Commission …
Nov 30, 2022 · Assessment of options for reinforcing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive’s essential requirements and other measures to reduce the generation of packaging waste English (334.32 KB - HTML)
Implementation of the Packaging Directive - European Commission
In 2018, the Commission published a Report on the implementation of EU waste legislation, including the early warning report for Member States at risk of missing the 2020 preparation for reuse/recycling target on municipal waste. According to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, amended in 2018, reports will be drawn up at the latest ...
Reusable packaging: 6 benefits beyond sustainability
Jul 29, 2019 · Four models to stop plastic packaging going to waste Image: Ellen MacArthur Foundation Based on an assessment of more than 100 reuse models and interviews with more than 50 experts in the field, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has found six ways that these reuse models can bring significant benefits to both consumers and businesses:
Waste law - European Commission - Environment
Dec 17, 2019 · Packaging Directive; Packaging Directive (consolidated version) Summary of EU law on packaging and packaging waste; Plastic Carrier Bags Directive; Secondary law. Communication on beverage packaging, deposit systems and free movement of goods. Marking and identification. Decision establishing the identification system for packaging materials ...
Indonesia is battling plastic waste long before it gets to sea
Mar 3, 2021 · One of their ventures, Koinpack, is partnering with warungs (local mom-and-pop shops) and waste bank community leaders to test its tech-enabled reusable packaging system. Based on a deposit and reward scheme, Koinpack’s circular system enables consumers to skip single-use plastic sachets by offering everyday products in refillable bottles.
Implementation of the Waste Framework Directive
The amended Waste Framework Directive, Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and Landfill Directive have removed the obligation for implementation reports. Now the European Commission, supported by the EEA, is required to publish early warning reports three years ahead of the recycling and landfilling target years.