《European Green Deal》：The latest progress directly refers to plastic packaging waste

On November 30, the European Commission proposed a new packaging rule in the European Union, "Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations", to address the root cause of this growing waste. In the EU, 40% of plastic and 50% of paper are used for packaging. If no action is taken, the EU's packaging waste will further increase by 19% by 2030, and the plastic packaging waste will even increase by 46%. The new rules are intended to prevent this trend. For consumers, they will ensure reusable packaging options, eliminate unnecessary packaging, limit excessive packaging, and provide clear labels to support proper recycling. For the packaging industry, they will create new business opportunities, especially for small companies, reduce the demand for raw materials, improve Europe's recycling capacity, and reduce Europe's dependence on major resources and external suppliers. By 2050, the European packaging industry will be on a climate neutral track.