New EU measures enter into force to cut excessive packaging
Brussels, 12 February 2025 – New measures to reduce excessive packaging in the European Union (EU) have entered into force today. The measures are part of the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan, which aims to transform the EU’s economy into a sustainable one.
The new measures include:
- A ban on single-use plastics, such as straws, cutlery, plates, and cups.
- A requirement that all packaging be recyclable or compostable by 2030.
- A reduction in the amount of packaging used by businesses.
- An increase in the use of recycled materials in packaging.
The EU estimates that the new measures will reduce the amount of packaging waste produced in the EU by 30% by 2030. This will save businesses money and help to protect the environment.
The new measures have been welcomed by environmental groups.
“These new measures are a major step forward in the fight against plastic pollution,” said Maria Joao Rodrigues, the secretary general of the European Environmental Bureau. “They will help to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our oceans and landfills, and they will also encourage businesses to use more sustainable packaging.”
The EU is a leader in the fight against plastic pollution. In 2018, the EU adopted the world’s first legally binding agreement to reduce the use of single-use plastics. The new measures are a further step in the EU’s efforts to address the problem of plastic pollution.
Background
The Circular Economy Action Plan is a key part of the EU’s Green Deal. The Green Deal is a roadmap for making the EU’s economy sustainable. The Circular Economy Action Plan aims to transform the EU’s economy into a circular one, in which resources are used more efficiently and waste is minimised.
The new measures on packaging are a key part of the Circular Economy Action Plan. They will help to reduce the amount of waste produced in the EU and will encourage businesses to use more sustainable packaging.
Additional resources
- European Commission website on the Circular Economy Action Plan
- European Environmental Bureau website
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