LightingEurope emphasizes the need for consistent green packaging rules across Europe, responding to the EU’s draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). While the Irish Green Party MEP stresses the importance of effective waste reduction laws, concerns arise in the business sector regarding sustainability measures. LightingEurope specifically worries about potential disparities among nations, like France’s suggested ban on polystyrene packaging.
The trade body insists that the PPWR must align with Single Market principles and ensure the smooth operation of packaging-dependent value chains. They applaud certain aspects of the European Parliament’s position but express reservations about the regulation’s capacity to unify sustainability rules. They fear that divergent national requirements might erect trade barriers, restricting market access for compliant products.
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