The Dawn of a New Circular Era The European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is a cornerstone of the Green Deal. It moves beyond simple energy efficiency, requiring almost all physical goods placed on the EU market to be durable, repairable, and recyclable. At the center of this regulation lies a revolutionary tool:…
As the European Green Deal shifts from policy to enforcement, industrial manufacturing plants must navigate a complex web of carbon taxes, circularity mandates, and reporting standards to remain competitive in 2026.
By Recycling Journal Regulatory Desk
The “Fit for 55” package is no longer a future goal—it is the current operating reality. For industrial plants, compliance is the only way to maintain access to the EU single market and avoid the heavy penalties associated with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
