Post by account_disabled on Mar 9, 2024 12:10:46 GMT 5
The European Union continues its fight against waste generated by the use of packaging with a new draft law published this month. This could dramatically change the way we consume products like coffee and detergents.
By 2030, all packaging on the EU market will be required to be fully recyclable under new rules proposed by the European Commission to tackle growing packaging waste and support the EU's climate and environmental goals in line with the EU's climate and environmental goals. sustainability of the Green Deal.
In the statement of Ecuador Mobile Number List this project, data is shared that shows the need to take action:
40% of the plastic used in the EU is used for packaging
50% of the paper generated in the EU is used in packaging
On average, a European generates 180 kg of waste per year
Half of these components are not even dedicated to the production of products as such, but are used to contain or transport the products that the consumer will ultimately use.
Without action, in a few years the figures would be:
A 19% increase in packaging waste by 2030.
A 46% increase in plastic packaging waste by 2030.
These statistics question the way of life of today's society and its impact on the environment. Although many companies and brands are already replacing plastic with paper and cardboard, the European Commission considers it necessary to legislate to put pressure on all parties involved.
Three objectives are determined in the bill:
Promote reusable containers, such as refillable ones, to extend their useful life.
Mandatory use of 100% recyclable packaging by 2030.
Reduce the need for virgin raw materials and create a recycled market.
Under the bill, companies will have to use a certain percentage of recycled or refillable packaging in their products. Likewise, packaging standardization will be implemented to simplify the process and reusable containers will be clearly labeled and, therefore, visible to consumers.
Certain forms of packaging will also be banned, such as small portions of food, shampoo or coffee often found in restaurants or hotels or non-reusable containers for fruits and vegetables.
Measures to make packaging 100% recyclable by 2030 include mandatory deposit systems in shops to return plastic bottles and aluminum cans. In addition, a portion of recycled content to be defined must be present in the new packaging.
On the other hand, each component of a product's packaging will have a logo indicating what material it is made of and what container it should be deposited after use. The containers will use the same logo and will be common throughout the EU.
If all these measures are applied, greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced to 43 million in 2030, that is, almost a third of current emissions, which is equivalent to Croatia's emissions. Water use will also be reduced by 1.1 million cubic meters.
The packaging waste proposal is currently being considered by the European Parliament and the Council.
By 2030, all packaging on the EU market will be required to be fully recyclable under new rules proposed by the European Commission to tackle growing packaging waste and support the EU's climate and environmental goals in line with the EU's climate and environmental goals. sustainability of the Green Deal.
In the statement of Ecuador Mobile Number List this project, data is shared that shows the need to take action:
40% of the plastic used in the EU is used for packaging
50% of the paper generated in the EU is used in packaging
On average, a European generates 180 kg of waste per year
Half of these components are not even dedicated to the production of products as such, but are used to contain or transport the products that the consumer will ultimately use.
Without action, in a few years the figures would be:
A 19% increase in packaging waste by 2030.
A 46% increase in plastic packaging waste by 2030.
These statistics question the way of life of today's society and its impact on the environment. Although many companies and brands are already replacing plastic with paper and cardboard, the European Commission considers it necessary to legislate to put pressure on all parties involved.
Three objectives are determined in the bill:
Promote reusable containers, such as refillable ones, to extend their useful life.
Mandatory use of 100% recyclable packaging by 2030.
Reduce the need for virgin raw materials and create a recycled market.
Under the bill, companies will have to use a certain percentage of recycled or refillable packaging in their products. Likewise, packaging standardization will be implemented to simplify the process and reusable containers will be clearly labeled and, therefore, visible to consumers.
Certain forms of packaging will also be banned, such as small portions of food, shampoo or coffee often found in restaurants or hotels or non-reusable containers for fruits and vegetables.
Measures to make packaging 100% recyclable by 2030 include mandatory deposit systems in shops to return plastic bottles and aluminum cans. In addition, a portion of recycled content to be defined must be present in the new packaging.
On the other hand, each component of a product's packaging will have a logo indicating what material it is made of and what container it should be deposited after use. The containers will use the same logo and will be common throughout the EU.
If all these measures are applied, greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced to 43 million in 2030, that is, almost a third of current emissions, which is equivalent to Croatia's emissions. Water use will also be reduced by 1.1 million cubic meters.
The packaging waste proposal is currently being considered by the European Parliament and the Council.
