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Un nou document de ghidaj publicat astăzi clarifică una dintre cele mai importante prevederi ale viitorului regulament european privind ambalajele (PPWR): începând cu 12 august 2026, toate ambalajele introduse pe piața UE trebuie să fie reciclabile. Clarificările vin într-un moment critic pentru industrie, în care producătorii, convertorii și reciclatori trebuie să-și ajusteze rapid strategiile tehnologice și comerciale.

European Commission has published an implementing act clarifying the methodology for calculating and reporting recycled content in packaging. The document establishes detailed technical criteria for compliance verification and directly impacts producers, converters, and recyclers across the EU.

EU Member States have supported the inclusion of chemical recycling within the regulatory framework defining minimum recycled content in plastic packaging. The move could accelerate investment in advanced recycling technologies and directly impact the PCR materials market.

The European Commission plans to introduce stricter measures in early 2026 regarding imports of recycled plastics. The initiative aims to clearly distinguish between recycled and virgin materials and could have a direct impact on the European recycled polymers market.

The European Commission is setting a clear agenda for plastics circularity in 2026, focusing on increasing the use of recycled plastics, legislative clarification (including end-of-waste criteria), and policy tools designed to stimulate demand for recycled materials in packaging.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, OMV’s CEO warned that excessively rigid plastic recycling regulations risk slowing down innovation and industrial investment if they are not supported by proper infrastructure and economic incentives.

The European Commission has launched a package aimed at harmonising “end-of-waste” (EoW) criteria for recycled plastics across the EU. The draft is open for public consultation until 26 January 2026, while adoption of the criteria is expected later in 2026.

The European Union is moving decisively into the implementation phase of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), a legislative framework set to fundamentally reshape the design, use, and recycling of plastic packaging starting in 2026.

The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on new rules covering vehicle circularity and the management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The framework includes requirements aimed at increasing the use of recycled materials, including recycled plastics, in the automotive sector.

The European Commission has released the final version of the PPWR 2026 proposal, introducing stricter rules on packaging reduction, recyclability, and reuse targets across the EU market.

The European Commission has released the final version of the PPWR 2026 proposal, introducing stricter rules on packaging reduction, recyclability, and reuse targets across the EU market.

A new international report shows that European circular economy policies will redefine global demand for recycled plastic materials by 2030.

In September 2025, the EU adopted its first regulation specifically targeting plastic pellet losses, a major contributor to microplastic pollution. The new law introduces strict containment, traceability, and auditing requirements across the entire plastics value chain.

The European Commission is moving into the final consultation stage for defining End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria applicable to recycled polyolefins — mainly polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
This long-awaited regulatory step could reshape the European recycling market by allowing certified recyclates to be officially classified as secondary raw materials, not waste.

Două dintre cele mai mari companii europene — Airbus și Renault — solicită eliminarea Directivei UE privind due diligence în domeniul sustenabilității corporative (CSDDD), considerând că aceasta aduce birocrație excesivă și riscă să afecteze competitivitatea industriei europene.

The European Commission has presented an updated draft of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), setting binding targets for recycled content in plastic packaging and a 65% recycling rate by 2030.

The European Union introduces stricter rules on the traceability and certification of recycled plastics imported from Asia, especially LDPE and PP.