Brussels, Belgium, June 17, 2025 (AFP) - EU countries back recycled plastic targets for cars

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2025-06-17

EU countries Tuesday backed plans to set mandatory targets for recycled plastic content in new vehicles in a bid to reduce waste and promote the so-called "circular economy". Environmental ministers from the bloc's 27 nations approved a proposal by the European Commission to make sure at least 25 percent of the plastic in new cars has been recycled. But gathered in Luxembourg, the ministers delayed its planned entry into force. "The end-of-life v......

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