Der Grüne Punkt: GreenDot Group reorganizes to embrace the ambition set by PPWR

“Germany should not only work towards high recycling quotas, but also the use of recycled content in plastic packaging. Additionally appropriate calculation methods for recycled content such as mass balance fuel exempt as proposed by the EU Commission should be agreed upon as soon as possible to secure investments. We need clear legal recognition in Germany of chemical recycling as part of the solutions to contribute to the recycling quotas. We also need to make progress on the topic of design for recycling, currently packaging producers do not receive any eco-modulation fees based on the recyclability of their packaging,” according to Auguste.

These are challenges, but also important opportunities. It’s crucial to keep innovation in Germany to attract investments and create jobs. The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and extended producer responsibility schemes will create significant market demand for high-quality recyclates from both mechanical and chemical recycling. Auguste continues: “However, the current economic situation and market conditions for recyclates puts this industry at risk when this is precisely the time where investment in new assets and plastic recycling capacities should happen to meet the goals set by PPWR while providing a significant contribution to the decarbonization of the industry. When EU regulations give a clear direction calling for investment, we absolutely have to see a change in present market dynamics or needed investments will not take place. All stakeholders of the value chain, including brand owners as well as petrochemical companies have to take their responsibilities there. The development of sustainable production capacities must now be intensified if we want to reach the 2030 targets and build the circular economy of tomorrow in Europe.”

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