“Plastics Europe welcomes the European Parliament's Environment Committee endorsement of the compromise text on the proposed legislation to prevent plastic pellet losses. Today’s vote marks an important step towards securing mandatory pellet loss prevention measures and legislation prompting a more sustainable plastics value chain in Europe.
It is encouraging to see parliamentarians support policy which builds upon our industry's previous efforts to prevent plastic pellet losses, while accommodating for the operational complexity of preventing pellet losses. We appreciate that policymakers have arrived at solutions that are comprehensive, adjustable to circumstance and applicable across the full value chain—from production and transport to storage, conversion and recycling.
This political agreement reflects a smart and pragmatic approach to policymaking. By drawing on existing best practices and voluntary industry action, it ensures tangible progress without placing disproportionate regulatory burden on an industry which is already under severe competitiveness pressures.
We now urge the European Council to also swiftly endorse the compromise text. The speedy conclusion of this file will give companies the certainty they need to invest in long-term solutions that advance both environmental goals and industrial resilience in the EU.”