The European Commission proposed this Wednesday Requires Member States to reduce food waste per capita in restaurants by 30% by 2030supermarkets and homes and 10% in production and processing are trying to hold textile manufacturers accountable for covering the costs of managing their waste.
These offers are part of Brussels’ package to support the circular economy of food and fabric. reduce the waste produced by these sectors recycling is encouraged, which will lead to a reduction in emissions.
As the Community Manager warns, the EU generates around 59 million tonnes of food waste each year – 131 kilograms per person – which represents an estimated loss of 132,000 million euros, while around 10% of all food supplied to supermarkets, restaurants is wasted. , soup kitchens or hospitals, among others. eg school and company canteens, hospitals etc.) and homes.
Moreover, The environmental impact of these food wastes represents the equivalent of 252 million tons of carbon dioxide. (CO2) is about 16% of total greenhouse gas emissions from the EU food system, such that food waste would be the fifth largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions if it were a Member State.
However, food waste legislation includes a clause to review progress made by the end of 2027, with the possibility of course correction if it shows that the EU can contribute more to global aspirations, as committed under the EU’s Sustainable Development Goals. (SDGs) to halve per capita food waste in retail and consumer trade by 2030.
Reducing textile waste
Regarding textiles, the EU generates 12.6 million tons of textile waste per year. only 22% is reused or recycledThe Commission is therefore proposing to manufacturers to cover the costs of managing this waste, which will give them incentives to reduce waste and increase the circularity of textiles.
The amount that the producers will pay to the expanded liability plan will be adjusted according to the environmental performance of the textiles. “echo modulation”.
Co-producer responsibility rules will also facilitate Member States’ enforcement of the obligation to collect textiles separately from 2025 in accordance with current legislation. Contributions of manufacturers financing investments in separate collection, sorting, reuse and recycling capacities.