Today (16 December 2024), the Council formally adopted the Package and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
The new rules will significantly reduce packaging waste by setting binding re-use targets, restricting certain types of single-use packaging and requiring economic operators to minimise the packaging used. The regulation covers the full life cycle of packaging.
Next steps
The formal adoption by the Council marks the final step in the legislative procedure. The regulation will now be published in the EU’s Official Journal and will enter into force. The regulation will be applied 18 months after the date of entry into force.
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
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