News: The Circular Economy Package: the Distinct Case of Packaging & Packaging Waste Within the Wider EU Waste Policy Framework

摘要

The European Union (EU) Circular Economy Package promises to be an important driver for sustainable growth and competitiveness for the packaging supply chain in Europe. From a policy perspective, relevant harmonisation across EU waste legislation will be needed, while at the same time keeping a distinct packaging waste stream policy approach. This distinct approach is needed in proposed policy measures such as the new targets, methodologies and extended producer responsibility, according to a statement released 25 January by the European Organization for Packaging and the Environment (Europen).