EU ministers reach agreement on packaging and packaging waste regulation

The aim of the proposed regulation is to tackle the increase in packaging waste generated in the EU, while harmonising the internal market for packaging and boosting the circular economy.

This is to ensure packaging is safe and sustainable, it also sets labelling requirements to improve customer information.

This will help to restrict certain types of single-us packaging and requiring operators to reduce the packaging used to the necessary minimum.

“And this figure will grow by nearly 20% in 2030, if things stay the same. We cannot let that happen. Today’s general approach gives a strong message that the EU is committed to reducing and preventing packaging waste from all sources. This regulation is crucial in our path to a circular economy and a climate-neutral Europe.”

Last week Smurfit Kappa voiced its support for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), in a joint statement with print and paper advocacy association Two Sides.