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eDossier EUPLAST
EU STRATEGY
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Summary
The European Union has initiated a revolution in plastics management. By 2030, all plastic packaging in the EU must be reusable or recyclable in an economically viable manner. To reduce plastic waste, the EU has also established maximum allowable quantities of plastic bags per person per year.
This eDossier takes you to the heart of the current European debate on the use of plastics. It equips you to be an informed actor in discussions surrounding plastics policy, providing comprehensive information on existing and forthcoming EU legislation.
On July 3, 2021, the EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive came into force—the first European directive to ban certain single-use plastic consumer products that are frequently littered and harm the environment. Adopted in May 2019, the directive introduces new rules to combat plastic pollution and marine litter, including bans on specific single-use plastic items.
The EU's fight against plastic pollution began years earlier when studies revealed the harmful effects of plastics entering the food chain. Plastics now contaminate our bodies and pollute waterways and oceans. They also act as catalysts for bacterial colonies, posing risks of diseases and infections.
On November 30, 2022, the European Commission presented a new holistic approach to biobased, biodegradable, and compostable plastics. It also proposed amendments to regulations and directives on packaging and packaging waste, aiming to reduce environmental impact and promote a circular economy.
In November 2022, the European Commission proposed a new regulation to replace the existing Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. The proposed regulation aims to reduce packaging waste, promote reuse and refill systems, and ensure all packaging is recyclable or reusable by 2030. In Spring 2024, the European Parliament and the EU Council agreed on final text.
In April 2023, the EU Member States approved a restriction on intentionally added microplastics under the REACH regulation. This measure aims to prevent the release of microplastics into the environment by banning their addition to products such as cosmetics, detergents, and agricultural fertilizers.
In February 2023, the European Parliament adopted a resolution supporting the Circular Economy Action Plan. The resolution calls for stricter measures to reduce plastic waste, including setting binding targets for material use and consumption footprints by 2030.
In May 2024, the new Waste Shipment Regulation entered into force, with aim to better control waste exports, including plastic waste, and to ensure that waste is managed in an environmentally sound manner within the EU.
The EU continues to strengthen European rules on the use of plastics, opening new opportunities for stakeholders to engage with European institutions in shaping the future of plastics. This includes ongoing legislative work under the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and reducing plastic pollution.
By staying informed through this eDossier, you will have access to the latest EU legislation in force and in preparation, enabling you to participate effectively in the European debate on plastics.
This eDossier takes you to the heart of the current European debate on the use of plastics. It equips you to be an informed actor in discussions surrounding plastics policy, providing comprehensive information on existing and forthcoming EU legislation.
On July 3, 2021, the EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive came into force—the first European directive to ban certain single-use plastic consumer products that are frequently littered and harm the environment. Adopted in May 2019, the directive introduces new rules to combat plastic pollution and marine litter, including bans on specific single-use plastic items.
The EU's fight against plastic pollution began years earlier when studies revealed the harmful effects of plastics entering the food chain. Plastics now contaminate our bodies and pollute waterways and oceans. They also act as catalysts for bacterial colonies, posing risks of diseases and infections.
On November 30, 2022, the European Commission presented a new holistic approach to biobased, biodegradable, and compostable plastics. It also proposed amendments to regulations and directives on packaging and packaging waste, aiming to reduce environmental impact and promote a circular economy.
In November 2022, the European Commission proposed a new regulation to replace the existing Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. The proposed regulation aims to reduce packaging waste, promote reuse and refill systems, and ensure all packaging is recyclable or reusable by 2030. In Spring 2024, the European Parliament and the EU Council agreed on final text.
In April 2023, the EU Member States approved a restriction on intentionally added microplastics under the REACH regulation. This measure aims to prevent the release of microplastics into the environment by banning their addition to products such as cosmetics, detergents, and agricultural fertilizers.
In February 2023, the European Parliament adopted a resolution supporting the Circular Economy Action Plan. The resolution calls for stricter measures to reduce plastic waste, including setting binding targets for material use and consumption footprints by 2030.
In May 2024, the new Waste Shipment Regulation entered into force, with aim to better control waste exports, including plastic waste, and to ensure that waste is managed in an environmentally sound manner within the EU.
The EU continues to strengthen European rules on the use of plastics, opening new opportunities for stakeholders to engage with European institutions in shaping the future of plastics. This includes ongoing legislative work under the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and reducing plastic pollution.
By staying informed through this eDossier, you will have access to the latest EU legislation in force and in preparation, enabling you to participate effectively in the European debate on plastics.
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