Why are caps permanently attached to bottles?
As of July 1, 2024, all beverage bottle caps must be located in the European Union The plant is included in the package. This change, resulting from Directive 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council on reducing the use of single-use plastics, aims to reduce the amount of waste going into environment. One of the main reasons for introducing this regulation is to combat water pollution. The SUP (Single Use Plastic) Directive imposes new obligations on producers of beverages in single-use packaging, Its capacity does not exceed 3 litres. Under Section 14B, plastic caps and covers must remain attached to containers during use.
The EU SUP Directive was implemented in phases, starting on 3 July 2021, when manufacturers were forced to Label the plastic packaging “Dead Turtle” symbol. The next step was the introduction on 24 May 2023 of the obligation to maintain records of single-use packaging and entry into the BDO Register (List of Waste Management Entities), as well as Banning the sale of certain single-use plasticsSuch as cutlery, plates, cups, tweezers and cotton swabs.
On January 1, 2024, an obligation was imposed on retailers, wholesalers and catering entrepreneurs Imposing fees on single-use containers These activities are reported in the BDO register. From July 1, 2024, in addition to the requirement to install caps on bottles, entrepreneurs will have to offer customers alternative packaging, for example reusable or Made of environmental materials.
What are the new hats?
The new regulations on attaching caps to bottles are aimed primarily at Reducing the amount of plastic waste in the environment. Loose covers, which are often lost and end up in aquatic ecosystems, pose a serious threat to marine life. The European Commission points out this Plastic Making up approximately 80% of marine litter on European beaches, hats are one of the most common litters. Permanently attaching caps to bottles increases the chances of them being recovered and recycled. The introduction of these regulations also aims to educate consumers about more Responsible approach to waste.
This change has been met with mixed reactions from consumers and producers alike. Many people cross Dissatisfaction with the new way of using bottles, which is mainly due to the habit of loosening the nuts. In turn, beverage producers must adapt their production lines, which entails additional costs.
Analysis conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers for UNESDA and the European Bottled Water Union indicates that these costs can be significant, ranging from Up to €8.7 billion across the EU. The higher production costs associated with cap assembly may be passed on to consumers, resulting in higher beverage prices. Despite these challenges, as the justification for the SUP Directive indicates, the initiative aims Guaranteed long-term benefits environment and promoting sustainable development principles.
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