Plastic packaging overhaul in Spain: These are the new rules set to come into force after an EU ruling [Video]

THE European Parliament today gave the green light to new measures that are aimed at not only making packaging more sustainable from an environmental point of view, but also to reducing packaging waste.

Each European Union (EU) citizen generates nearly 190 kilos of packaging waste every year, according to the European Parliament, and these new rules include packaging reduction targets for countries in the bloc of 5% by 2030, 10% by 2035 and 15% by 2040.

The rules still have to be approved by the Council of the European Union, which represents member states such as Spain. 

But when they come into force they will see certain single-use packaging types banned from January 1, 2030. These include packaging for fruit and vegetables, packaging for foods and beverages filled and consumed in cafés and restaurants, and very lightweight plastic carrier bags. 

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