The EU’s first ever plastics strategy, which was presented by the European Commission in mid-January as a new pillar of the circular economy, was favourably welcomed by the environment ministers of the 28, in Brussels on Monday 5 May, at the meeting of the Environment Council. However, they also feel that the Commission could have been more specific.
This strategy, Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella stressed, aims to ensure that by 2030, 100% of plastic packaging on the EU market is...