PODCAST: EU close to signing off most important packaging regulation in decades

BARCELONA (ICIS)–Europe is finalizing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), with far-reaching implications for both virgin and recycled polymer producers.

• Most significant EU packaging legislation in decades
• Includes binding targets for recycling and recyclability
• PPWR will have huge impact on virgin and recycled packaging sectors
• Legislation in final stages but may not be passed before EU elections in June
• Working groups need to be set up across recycling value chains

In this Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews ICIS senior recycling editor Mark Victory, ICIS insight editor Nigel Davis, and Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting.

Editor’s note: This podcast is an opinion piece. The views expressed are those of the presenter and interviewees, and do not necessarily represent those of ICIS.

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