2025 EU Plastics Sector at a Crossroad - PRO

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Language: EN

August 2025
by eEuropa.org
@ 2021-2025

Content & Features

Executive Summary
2022–2025 Snapshot (JRC data)
Legislative Context (from eDossier)
- Packaging & Packaging Waste revisions.
- Single-use Plastics Directive.
- Plastic bag restrictions.
- Microplastics measures.
- Trade restrictions & Basel Convention implications.
Strategic Roadmap (from eDossier)
- Circular Plastics Alliance target (10Mt recycled plastics by 2025).
- 2030 recyclability goal for all packaging.
- Extended Producer Responsibility & deposit-return schemes.
- Tax on non-recycled plastic.
Implementation & Enforcement
- Public consultations, stakeholder engagement.
- Investment & funding opportunities (Horizon Europe, LIFE, EIB, etc.).
Global Dimension
Opportunities & Risks for Industry
Call to Action

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