The Strictest Plastic Recycling Policy System in The World

EU: The strictest plastic recycling policy system in the world
Policy/Goal Content Timings
European Circular Economy Plastic Strategy All plastic packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2030 2030
Single-use Plastic Directive Prohibit single-use plastic tableware, straws, etc.; PET bottles with a collection rate of 90% by 2029 From July 2021
Recycling Component Mandatory Requirements PET bottles with a minimum of 25% recycled content by 2025, 30% by 2030; beverage bottles with a minimum of 30% recycled content by 2025, 50-65% by 2040 2025 - 2040
Packaging Recycling Rate Target Plastic packaging recycling rate of 55% by 2030; food packaging containing 10% recycled content 2030
Restriction on Waste Plastic Export Notify and obtain consent before exporting waste plastic starting from May 2026; ban exports to non-OECD countries starting from November 2026 2026
Waste Vehicles Directive At least 25% of plastic in new vehicles should come from recycled materials (25% from recycled vehicles) Completely effective from 2031
Member State Measures Spain/Italy/Germany/France/Netherlands and others implement plastic taxes, mandatory recycling components, microbead bans, etc. from 2023 to 2026