So far, the quota only applies to non-refillable PET beverage bottles. From 2030, the quota will apply to all single-use plastic beverage bottles. Other types of packaging will follow.
The question of how high the recycled content of PET beverage bottles has to be, is no longer a matter of conjecture. The German government’s website provides clear information: “From 2025, non-refillable PET beverage bottles must contain at least 25 percent of recycled plastic, i.e. so-called recyclate. From 2030, this quota will be increased by at least 30 percent for all beverage bottles made of single-use plastic.”
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Share of recyclate in beverage bottles made of single-use plastic from 2030
Moreover, as is so often the case, this is a truism: the competition never sleeps, and so some have already set out to use 100% PCR for beverage bottles. One example is Lidl with its own brand “Saskia”. Other examples come from Vöslauer and Römerquelle.
What conclusion do you have to draw from this? Equip yourself today to at least meet the quotas tomorrow. We will be happy to help you and show you how to align your compass with the future.