The new rules require the EU countries to reduce the amount of plastic packaging waste, as well as set packaging reduction targets.
May 1, 2024
The European Parliament has adopted the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which requires the EU countries to reduce the amount of plastic packaging waste, as well as set packaging reduction targets.
The regulation was approved with 476 votes in favor, 129 against and 24 abstentions.
The rules, which have been provisionally agreed on with the Council, include packaging reduction targets up to 5 percent by 2030, 10 percent by 2035 and 15 percent by 2040. The regulation further requires EU countries to reduce, in particular, the amount of plastic packaging waste.
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To reduce unnecessary packaging, a maximum empty space ratio of 50 percent is set for grouped, transport and e-commerce packaging. Besides, manufacturers and importers will also have to ensure that the weight and volume of packaging are minimized.
Certain single-use plastic packaging types as well as “forever chemicals” (PFAS) will be banned from 1 January 2030.
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The European Council needs to formally approve the agreement as well before it can enter into force, presumably after the summer.
