A functioning circular economy – that is, the collection, sorting and recycling – of plastic packaging is also the aim of industry and trade, and consumers also expect recycling to be expanded. With 1 million tonnes of recycled material and 90% recyclability, the German plastic packaging industry has set itself ambitious targets for the year 2025.
Far-reaching structural change in the supply of raw materials
The change from a linear to a circular, resource-optimized and climate-neutral economy implies a profound structural change in the supply of raw materials. The plastic packaging industry has set itself ambitious targets for the circular economy that are in line with the Commission’s requirements.