EU Reuse Targets May Hurt Environment, Experts Warn Broad Regulations Don't Fit All
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Reuse targets in EU regulation may not actually benefit the environment as taking a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for all products.
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Binding reuse targets counterintuitively make it difficult for companies to meet recycling targets, and more reuse requires more resources and emissions to create reusable products.
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Many businesses are already taking sustainability seriously, so EU regulation should support their efforts with appropriate, tailored policies.
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Removing broad reuse targets from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation makes the policy more implementable and supported.
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The EU needs strong circular economy policies tailored to products, not just broad reuse targets, to remain competitive globally.