EU announces plastic waste vision

18th January 2018


The European Commission has announced that all plastic packaging on the continent will be recyclable by 2030 as part of a transition towards a more circular economy.

Under the plans, the consumption of single-use plastics will also be reduced and the intentional use of microplastics restricted, with the commission saying there is a “strong business case” for doing

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