Position Paper

Waste Framework Directive

The RCTP welcomes the European Commission’s ambition to improve the protection of public health and the environment through the proper management of waste. RTPs play a significant role in reducing waste generation and supporting the EU’s 2050 climate targets. The revision of the Waste Framework Directive aims to improve waste management by reducing waste generation through the re-use of products and reducing mixed waste by improving separate collection. RTPs contribute to these objectives by offering reusable alternatives for one-way packaging.

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