The European Council adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. It’s expected to be officially published in the coming weeks and apply 18 months later. 

Published Dec. 16, 2024

The European Council on Monday formally adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, in what’s described as the final legislative step to a years-long process.

It’s expected to be signed on Dec. 19, and publication in the Official Journal of the European Union usually occurs around 20 days after signature. The regulation will be applied 18 months after officially published.

The regulation contains topline targets to reduce packaging waste from a 2018 baseline by 5% by 2030, 10% by 2035 and 15% by 2040.

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