EU adopts sustainable packaging and recycling rules
"Companies will ignore the packaging and packaging waste regulation at their peril."
The EU has formally adopted its Sustainable Packaging Directive, which will enter into force in June 2026, mandating packaging reduction and recyclability targets for companies.
The European Council’s adoption yesterday (December 16) marked the last step in the EU legislative process, meaning the regulation will now enter into force, giving companies 18 months to comply.
