On Wednesday 24 April 2024, the European Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU.
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which aims to tackle constantly growing waste, harmonise internal market rules and boost the circular economy, was approved with 476 votes in favour, 129 against and 24 abstentions.
“Today marks a significant achievement as the European Parliament approves the provisional agreement on packaging waste regulation, advancing our goals for more circular packaging.
As discussions unfold at the INC4 plastic treaty negotiations in Canada, Europe’s leadership provides a vital benchmark and inspiration for global sustainable practices.”
Clarissa Morawski, CEO
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
Reloop’s work on new EU regulation targeting packaging waste reduction.