New rules on packaging and waste are due to kick in in around seven weeks.<\/p>\n
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will be relevant for many businesses in terms of their obligations around packaging with all packaging to be recyclable by 2030.<\/p>\n
Repak’s annual report shows that more than 1.2 million tonnes of packaging was recovered and recycled last year.<\/p>\n
It found paper recycling continued its strong upward trajectory, increasing by a further 17,000 tonnes, while plastic recycling recorded its first year of growth since 2022, increasing by more than 5,000 tonnes<\/p>\n
The organisation wants to see a minimisation of waste used in packaging material in line with the new rules.<\/p>\n
The regulation aims to ensure packaging waste on the marketplace is reduced by 5% by 2030, while all packaging that is placed on the marketplace must be fully recyclable in an economically viable way.<\/p>\n
Repak members account for 60% of the packaging waste in Ireland and the environmental not-for-profit organisation is working closely with them to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n
However Repak CEO Zoe Kavanagh said they have concerns for the 40% that are not members in terms of compliance with the new rules that impact the whole of Europe.<\/p>\n
Speaking on RT\u00c9’s Morning Ireland, Ms Kavanagh said non-compliance will result in two huge factors for businesses.<\/p>\n