31 Oct 2022 --- FINAT has released a statement expressing concern over the European Commission’s reported plans to revise its Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive with a “negative list” of packaging characteristics, suggesting that to do so would impede the progress of recycling technologies. Reportedly, the list intends to alert manufacturers to properties and materials that are not considered recyclable and ensure that packaging is designed for a circular waste stream at the outset. Alternatively, FINAT proposes to emphasize the definition of criteria for Design for Recycling in a technology-agnostic manner, and involve a multi-stakeholder Expert Group in the development of Design for Recycling guidelines for the specific packaging materials.
