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EU packaging rules take effect with limits on 'forever chemicals', plastics curbs

New European Union packaging rules will limit harmful forever chemicals. These regulations aim to significantly reduce plastic waste across the bloc. Targets are set to cut overall waste by fifteen percent by 2040. New sorting labels will improve recycling efficiency starting in 2028. The EU also seeks to control plastic waste exports to third countries.

11 Aug 2026 8:34 pm