Check out the information below about what other countries in Europe are doing when it comes to single use plastic directives.
The SUP Directive became Law on June 1st 2021 and has been transposed into each member states’ legislation. We’ll focus on 4 EU members who have been pushing legislation even further than the Directive’s regulations.
Single use plastic directive
Netherlands
The Netherlands has announced aggressive next steps;
Levy on all single-use beverage containers – Jan 2023. Levy on all single-use food containers – Jan 2024.
Mandatory reusables in all restaurant settings – Jan 2023. Mandatory reusable option on all takeaway & delivery – Jan 2024.
France
France has announced next steps on 12th May 2022;
Market Restriction on food containers made partly or wholly of EPP & EPS for consumption in store, delivery and takeaway.
Effective 1st July 2022, with 6 months to sell existing inventory by 31st Dec 2022.
Mandatory reusables in all restaurant settings – Jan 2023. Mandatory reusable option on all takeaway & delivery – Jan 2024.
Spain
Spain, on 31st March 2022, approved circular economy measures food containers & beverage cups reduce by 50% in weight by 2026 by 70% in weight by 2030.
Introduction of a fee charged to consumers on single-use cups and food containers made from plastics or partially made from plastics.
Tax on non-reusable products made of virgin plastic €0.45 per kilo.
Mandatory acceptance of customer brought reusables in takeaway.
Mandatory for festivals, sports and cultural events to make reusable alternatives available for serving drinks – 1st Jan 2023.
