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

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.

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Belgian coalition agreement – Linking a deposit return system to the packaging tax is a smart decision

Belgian coalition agreement – Linking a deposit return system to the packaging tax is a smart decision

“Norway has achieved great success with this method. This is a very good way of tackling pollution caused by plastic and cans”, environmental organization Recycling Netwerk Benelux says in response to the coalition agreement. The Belgian federal coalition agreement...

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