^BRUSSELS, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomed
the adoption of the ambitious EU regulation on packaging and
Packaging waste (PPWR). The adoption by the council on December 16th is
the last step in the codecision procedure before it comes into force.
The PPWR places particular emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions,
with bio-based plastics playing a key role in achieving EU
Goals related to circular economy and climate neutrality play.
“Bio-based plastics will play a crucial role in the reduction
the dependence on fossil materials and at the same time
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout their life cycle by
use carbon absorbed during plant growth,” says Hasso von
Pogrell, Managing Director of EUBP.
Their integration into packaging solutions is in line with the overarching ones
The EU’s goals to increase the circularity of packaging and the
Minimize environmental impact while reducing packaging costs
required performance and functionality is maintained.
“Bio-based plastics are not just an alternative, but a
necessary part of the EU’s transition to sustainable
packaging systems. They reduce dependence on fossil resources and
offer real solutions to achieve the objectives of the Packaging Regulation
reach packaging waste. Bio-based plastics can be integrated seamlessly
existing recycling streams are integrated and support development
a circular economy for packaging,” explains von Pogrell.
Compostable packaging solutions that comply with European standards (e.g. EN
13432) are certified, offer unique advantages for certain
Application areas such as food packaging, where they require management
improve organic waste and reduce contamination in recycling streams
reduce.
It remains up to the individual Member States to decide whether, in addition to the
Mandatory, other packaging should also be compostable, provided they are
comply with the obligation to carry out separate collection in their country
Set up organic waste and create an infrastructure for composting
create.
“Compostable packaging is therefore in a sense hostage to the
Willingness of Member States to properly implement the Waste Framework Directive
to implement, in particular the obligation to separate collection
organic waste and to build a suitable infrastructure for recycling.
Given the very different and inadequate waste management
At EU level, investments and incentives to promote innovation,
Education and the development of infrastructure will be crucial in order to achieve this
Overcoming challenges and introducing compostable solutions
accelerate,” concludes von Pogrell.
EUBP is committed to developing sustainable packaging solutions
and promoting bio-based, biodegradable and compostable
materials and plans to contribute to the next steps
the PPWR, in particular when drafting secondary legal acts.
Press contact
Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director
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