Apeal welcomes plenary vote of European Parliament on circular economy package
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has welcomed the European Parliament (EP) plenary vote on the Circular Economy Package (CEP). The vote gives a strong mandate to the EP in the trilogue discussion with the council and commission.
Commending the European Commission’s foresight in proposing the package, Apeal also complimented the efficiency of the rapporteur Simona Bonafé and the shadow rapporteurs throughout the EP procedure.
“Swift implementation of the CEP will deliver numerous benefits, specifically a harmonised EU approach, greater legal certainty and a more viable internal market,” said Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general of Apeal.
“Apeal is also pleased to note the EP’s reference to ‘multiple recycling’ is confirmed and backed by a large majority of the members of the EP. By introducing the concept of multiple recycling, where products and packaging materials are kept in the material loop and can become resources for other products and packaging, the EP contributes to increasing understanding of the corresponding concept of permanent materials such as steel, that can be recycled multiple times, indeed forever.
“We urge all EU member states to take the principle of multiple recycling on board in the final legislation and incorporate also the ‘permanent materials’ concept in the council text,” concluded Maercke.
