RECYCLING IN EUROPE
EU is a trend setter and a strong advocate for environmental protection
worldwide. It has one of the most ambitious waste legislations in the world.
Explore the timeline below to learn more about plastic recycling in Europe.
2022
ECODESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS REGULATION
2021
Single-use plastics directive

CIRCULAR PLASTICS ALLIANCE
Green Taxonomy
2020
NEW CIRCULAR ECONOMY PACKAGE

2019
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS DIRECTIVE
EU GREEN DEAL
2018
CIRCULAR ECONOMY PACKAGE
A EUROPEAN STRATEGY FOR PLASTICS IN A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
CIRCULAR PLASTICS ALLIANCE
2013
GREEN PAPER ON A EUROPEAN STRATEGY ON PLASTIC WASTE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
2011
ROADMAP TO A RESOURCE EFFICIENT EUROPE

1994
PACKAGING AND PACKAGING WASTE DIRECTIVE

1975
WASTE FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE
