On Wednesday 21 November, the European Parliament paved the way for harmonised rules to combat the ever-growing mountain of packaging waste in the EU (almost 190 kg per person per year) by imposing targets for reuse and recycling that will benefit the environment, health and the circular economy.
With 426 votes in favour, 125 against and 74 abstentions, the amended report by Frédérique Ries (Renew Europe, Belgian) was adopted, with the main points retained (see EUROPE B13278A12)....