The challenge of how to deal with waste effectively and move towards a more sustainable, circular economy is a key work stream for the REA – and it is our members that are enabling this important transition.

See the resources and news sections below for our latest work in this area.

 

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BRIEFINGS

Apr 25, 2024

Update on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive

European Parliament validates the provisional agreement it made with the European Council on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. When the legislative process is completed, the PPWR will amend Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 [on market surveillance and compliance of products] and Directive (EU) 2019/904 [the Single Use Plastics Directive], and repeal Directive 94/62/EC [the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive].  

BRIEFINGS

Apr 22, 2024

Progress Towards an EU Soil Monitoring Law

Progress towards the introduction of an EU Soil Monitoring Law

REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Apr 19, 2024

Composting Consortium reveals North America field test findings

North American study shares data on disintegration of over 23,000 units of compostable packaging and identifies optimal composting conditions that support it.