欧盟出台政策推动再生塑料循环利用

Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has introduced a policy proposal focused on plastics to promote a circular economy and boost the demand for recycled plastics [1] Group 1: Policy Measures - The EU requires member states to amend the Single-Use Plastics Directive to enhance plastic recycling, mandating that by 2030, 30% of materials in specific beverage bottles sold domestically must be made from recycled plastics [1] - Member states are required to report the weight of compliant bottles sold and the weight of recycled plastics used in these bottles, with only mechanically recycled plastics currently recognized as recycled [1] - The amendment allows chemically recycled plastics to be considered as recycled plastics, introducing a quality balance method for calculating the amount of recycled plastics [1] Group 2: Implementation Standards - The European Commission proposed an implementation regulation to treat recycled plastics as secondary raw material standards, based on the Waste Framework Directive, establishing EU-wide standards for mechanically recycled plastics [1] Group 3: Regulatory Enhancements - The European Commission plans to improve regulations due to the issue of unused plastic raw materials imported from abroad being sold as recycled plastics, with a revision scheduled for the second quarter of 2026 [1] - Stricter compliance documentation will be required for imported recycled plastics used in food containers, along with a revision of tariff codes to distinguish between virgin plastics and recycled plastics [1]