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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. — Used Nespresso single-serve coffee pods.
Photographer: Smith Collection/Getty Images

By

John Ainger and

Alberto Nardelli

November 28, 2022, 9:39 AM UTC

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.