European Union

11 February 2025PPWR enters into force Source section: Timeline.

30 November 2022Commission adopted revision of EU rules on Packaging and Packaging WasteFind out more Source section: Timeline.

September 2020 – January 2021Open public consultation on the review of requirements for packaging and other measures to prevent packaging wasteSee more about the public consultation Source section: Timeline.

30 May 2018Packaging Directive amended to reinforce prevention and to promote reuse and recycling of packaging waste Source section: Timeline.

29 April 2015 Packaging Directive amended to reduce the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags Source section: Timeline.

20 December 1994Packaging Directive enters into force Source section: Timeline.