A vote of committment.
helmut.minor • 24. Oktober 2023
New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging are getting closer.
On Tuesday, 24th October 2023, the Environment Committee adopted its proposals to make packaging easier to reuse and recycle, to reduce unnecessary packaging and waste, and to promote the use of recycled content.
The MEPs in the Environment Committee adopted their position on a proposed regulation establishing requirements for the entire packaging life cycle, from raw materials to final disposal, by 56 votes in favour, 23 against and 5 abstentions.
The EU parliament is scheduled to vote on its negotiating mandate during the second November 2023 plenary session.
Source:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52022PC0677&qid=1697614579053
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