Greener Living
EU to Unveil Packaging Rules for Nespresso Pods, Plastic Bags
- Firms will have to ensure containers can be reused or recycled
- Regulations to affect range of sectors from food to chemicals
Used Nespresso single-serve coffee pods.
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The European Union will set out measures this week to clean up the packaging industry, from coffee pods to single-use plastic bottles, in an effort to reduce waste.
The regulations are aimed at boosting the sustainability of packaging -- one of the biggest uses of new plastic and paper -- according to a draft document seen by Bloomberg. EU countries and firms will have to ensure containers used for everyday products can be more easily recycled or biodegrade naturally.