The upcoming packaging and packaging waste regulation (PPWR), expected to be adopted by end of 2024, introduces harmonised EU waste-sorting labels. In this context, the European Commission has published a stakeholder consultation on the design of EU harmonised waste sorting labels under the new PPWR.
Currently, the EU has no harmonised labels design for waste recycling. Different countries apply their local requirements to regulate the sorting information to display on labels, such as Spain and France.
Take part to the consultation on waste sorting labels
This consultation, open from 2 to 30 September, is relevant for European waste management and packaging community, including representatives of workers, manufacturers, retailers, packagers, labellers, government and policy, science and environmental advocates.
Some questions address matters related to sorting of different packaging materials, local differences in waste sorting practices, country-specific packaging, digital solutions as well as benefits and challenges of pictograms, meta labels and opinions on materials’ recycling, among other things.
Follow the European Commission instructions and have your say on harmonised EU waste-sorting labels.
All public consultations and surveys are published in our Library of Documents.
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