EUROPEAN PACKAGING REGULATION

PPWR published in official journal of the European Union / Unresolved questions surrounding reusable transport packaging

PACKAGING EUROPE

Europen manifesto spells out industry's priorities / Trade body calls on EU to fast track PPWR

EU PACKAGING

Position of member states sets stage for talks on final regs / Interest groups raise concerns about PPWR

EU PACKAGING

Trade groups warn on erosion of single market under proposed packaging regulation / Fragmentation could deter potential investors

EU PACKAGING

More trade groups attack vote on plastic packaging regs / Some decisions earn praise

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

EP Environment Committee targets 80% packaging waste recycling / EU Commission's original goals revived

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Europen calls on EU to ensure packaging waste regulations do not disrupt the internal market / Need for case-by-case assessment / Extended producer responsibility scheme to apply to consumers, too

US SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

Ameripen association established to promote environmentally- friendly approach / “Material neutral” perspective

EVENTS

“Packaging 2020” and “Green Dot 2010” / Organisers Europen and Pro-Europe mark 20 years of Extended Producer Responsibility

PACKAGING REGULATIONS EUROPE

Europen reports on German drinks packaging / Ireland launches waste management review / EC publishes 203 page report on waste directive