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Multinationals aim to sabotage new EU rules against single-use packaging, we try to stop them<br>

Multinationals aim to sabotage new EU rules against single-use packaging, we try to stop them

Three months before the introduction of new European legislation aimed at reducing single-use packaging, increasing reuse and banning toxic PFAS in food packaging (the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, PPWR), multinationals are attempting to block the rules. Whilst the world is increasingly overwhelmed by packaging waste, 138 CEOs – including those of Heineken, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Mondeléz and Kraft Heinz – are once again lobbying via a leaked letter to the European Commission, European Parliament and European Council. They are once again calling for a delay and watering down of these important rules due to ‘ambiguities’. But our health and environment cannot wait for multibillion-euro companies that struggle with change. Therefore, together with more than 160 NGOs, we are calling on the European Commission not to give in to these companies.

15 May, 2026

Stichting OPEN misses opportunities to accelerate the circular transition in its application for a general binding declaration

This article analyzes the new AVV request by Stichting OPEN for e-waste, showing persistent failure to meet collection targets, producer-dominated governance, and minimal focus on reuse and lifetime extension in the 2025–2030 Action Plan. It also questions the AVV instrument’s effectiveness and the limited influence of stakeholders in the consultation process.

02 Dec, 2025

Customers pay the bill for McDonald’s pollution

For two years now, all hospitality establishments in the Netherlands have been required to serve food and drinks for on-site consumption in reusable packaging. However, since the summer of 2024, McDonald’s Netherlands has been violating the law by offering single-use cardboard cups with plastic coating in its restaurants. As a result, the country’s largest fast-food chain is not only non-compliant and wasting resources, but is even making customers pay extra by charging a fee for these single-use cups.

27 Nov, 2025

Belgian packaging industry already saved 465 million € in litter fees – at our expense

The Belgian packaging industry is outraged by the introduction of a new €102 million litter levy. But it conveniently forgets that its effective lobbying has already saved it no less than €465 million. This sum has been gained at the expense of local authorities and society. This levy is due to be approved today by the Walloon Council of Ministers. Fair Resource Foundation delves into the figures.

17 Jul, 2025

Why is The Netherlands a key player in the global plastic waste market?

Despite its small size, the Netherlands is one of the world’s largest exporters of plastic waste per capita. Thanks to the port of Rotterdam and a strong trading position, the Netherlands acts as an important transit country – even for shipments with shadowy origins and destinations. A lack of enforcement makes the system vulnerable to illegal exports, with waste often ending up in countries with weak environmental regulations. This article shows how the Netherlands unintentionally contributes to global environmental pollution and why stricter rules and more responsibility are crucial.

23 Jun, 2025

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – an overview

The entry into force of the revised Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on February 11th 2025 brings large changes in the way packaging is managed in Europe. In this article, we give an overview of the main provisions of this Packaging regulation.

21 Feb, 2025

Reusable Packaging Fair 2024

After the success of the first Reusable Packaging Fair, we would like to invite you to the next edition on Tuesday 19 November 2024 at Congrescentrum 1931 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The Reusable Packaging Fair is partly organised by Mission Reuse, a collaborative project between Natuur & Milieu, Enviu and Fair Resource Foundation.

10 Oct, 2024