#Plastics, #SUPD, #Circular
The European Commission has launched activities aimed at the recycled materials sector, especially plastics sector.
The European Commission has presented a package of measures to support the circular economy, with a particular focus on plastics. The package of measures is divided into two phases. The first consists of rapid, short-term actions to support the circular economy and encourage investment and innovation in environmental protection and waste management. The second phase will focus on ensuring a uniform functioning market for recycled raw materials.
The European Commission’s work includes:
- Launching a public consultation on the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), which will run until mid-March 2026.
- Publishing a proposed implementing act to establish EU end-of-waste criteria for plastics. The new legal proposal will clarify the criteria for the reusability of recycled material. The proposal is undergoing public consultation, which will conclude at the end of January.
- Referring the implementing act regarding the recycled content in single-use PET beverage bottles to a vote.
- Planning the reactivation of the Circular Economy Alliance in the Plastics Sector.
- Monitoring the global plastics market, culminating in a summary and development of potential measures to ensure fair competition in the plastics market.
- Increasing support for circular economy projects.
The Commission’s actions are intended to accelerate the implementation of the circular economy for plastic materials.
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_3151
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