Legislation relating to packaging
In the following we outline EU legislation on packaging and the Danish implementation. Generally, the packaging directive has been implemented in the Danish Environmental Protection Act, while more detailed provisions are implemented through statutory orders. We expect to see the statutory order on producer responsibility for packaging sometime during 2023.
Packaging directive
The EU revised packaging directive on requirements for extended producer responsibility, product design, consumption reduction, and attainment of environmental targets for recycling of second-hand packaging material. The directive is shown with subsequent amendments.
Danish Environmental Protection Act
Act on amendment to the Danish Environmental Protection Act (Implementation of minimum requirements in the waste directive regarding existing extended producer responsibility systems, introduction of extended producer responsibility on packaging, and modernisation of collection and treatment of waste electronics). Statutory order expected in 2023.
Reporting and calculation of environmental targets
The revision of the packaging directive has brought about changes to the requirements for reporting of quantities. These requirements are more complicated than for the other producer responsibility fields. The below provision from the EU describes in detail reporting requirements and calculation methods used for environmental targets.
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Legislation relating to single-use plastic products
Read more about EU and Danish legislation concerning producer responsibility for single-use plastic products
Legislation relating to electronics
Read more about EU and Danish legislation concerning producer responsibility for electronics
Legislation relating to batteries
Read more about EU and Danish legislation concerning producer responsibility for batteries
Legislation relating to vehicles
Read more about EU and Danish legislation concerning producer responsibility for vehicles