22 Nov 2022 --- The Spanish packaging and waste industries are battling to improve circularity while keeping the country’s sectors competitive within Europe. New laws set to penalize single-use plastics through prohibition, taxes and reduction targets starting in 2023 are being met with criticism as energy prices and inflation are placing additional burdens on industry players. A new tax is being imposed on single-use plastic containers and another on waste sent to landfills or for incineration. The aim is to help Spain reduce the amount of waste it generates to 15% of its 2010 level by 2030.
