What does the CEP mean for Repak Members?
The CEP contains revised legislation on waste and a comprehensive plastics strategy, both of which impose new obligations and targets for Repak and its members and essentially set the agenda for the next ten years and beyond. Repak is involved in regular consultations with the at EU level and with likeminded packaging compliance schemes in other EU Member States.
In this regard, Repak has already developed initiatives, campaigns and strategies to help meet our obligations, including the Repak Members’ Plastic Pledge and our new Design Guide for Recycling.
Waste Framework Directive (WFD) 2018
The new Waste Framework Directive was approved by the EU in July 2018 and will be transposed into Irish Law by 5 July 2020.
Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) 2018
The new PPFD was approved by the EU in July 2018 and sets new packaging recycling targets for all materials, including plastic.
EU Plastics Strategy & SUP Directive 2019
The Single Use Plastics Directive aims to deal with the top ten single use plastics items that cause 70% of marine litter.
Key CEP and SUP dates for Repak Members
Below are the proposed dates for transposition of the various wastre Directives under the CEP into Irish Law.
- 5 July 2020: Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive (PPFD) 2018
- 5 July 2020: Waste Framework Directive (WFD) 2018
- 3 July 2021: Single Use Plastics (SUP) Directive 2019
