29 Nov 2022 --- European Bioplastics (EUBP) is joining the rally against the European Commission’s (EC) planned revisions of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) – expected this week – saying the “ignorance” of the stipulations has “sent a shockwave” through the industry. The association warns the EC’s focus on reusable packaging targets could effectively shut down the bioplastics sector altogether in Europe.Leaked last month, the PPWD revisions are set to enforce stringent reuse and refill targets, which critics fear will diminish the recycling industry throughout the EU. However, proponents argue this focus will slash material usage and ensure a path toward the EU’s Green Deal.
