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: For packaging that cannot be reused, the focus shifts to ensuring it can be effectively recycled or composted. This involves setting strict criteria for "recyclability at scale" and promoting the use of bio-based and biodegradable materials where appropriate.
: This is the first line of defense. The goal is to reduce the overall amount of packaging waste generated. Strategies include setting mandatory reuse targets for specific sectors and encouraging the design of packaging that can be easily refilled. 122771
Specifically, document 122771 serves as an accompanying the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste. It details the potential effects of various policy options aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of the industry. : For packaging that cannot be reused, the
The document outlines three primary policy options, each building on the last to achieve higher levels of sustainability: The goal is to reduce the overall amount
The core objective is clear: to ensure that all packaging on the EU market is reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030. The Three Pillars of the Proposal
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