Legislation
13 September 2024
EU rules on packaging and packaging waste
Legislation
13 September 2024
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The European Commission's packaging regulations, first introduced in 1994 and periodically updated, standardize EU packaging waste management, enhancing recycling and reducing environmental pollution through comprehensive rules.
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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The European Union's regulations on packaging and packaging waste address the increasing volume of waste and its environmental impact. These rules apply to all forms of packaging from industrial, commercial, and household sources. The focus is on harmonizing national policies to ensure both high levels of environmental protection and the smooth operation of the internal market. Key goals include preventing waste, promoting reuse, boosting recycling efforts, and minimizing landfill disposal. By 2024, EU countries were required to implement producer responsibility schemes for all packaging, with specific recycling targets established for materials such as plastic, wood, metals, glass, and paper.
These regulations are part of the EU’s broader transition towards a circular economy, aimed at increasing resource efficiency and sustainability. This includes improving packaging design to enhance recyclability, reducing hazardous substances, and fostering innovation in packaging materials and waste management. Through collaboration between governments, businesses, and consumers, the EU seeks to reduce the environmental footprint of packaging and build a more sustainable, resilient economy.
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#Waste reduction #Circular tourism economy #Green transition
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