The ‘sustainability package’ proposed in Europe has raised doubts, especially in the plastic packaging sector. The regulations have brought to the fore a conflict between two contrasting philosophies: reuse and recycling. While the European Union aims to promote recycling by encouraging the use of materials from separate waste collection, there is renewed interest in the reuse of packaging.
While this approach promotes waste reduction and extends the useful life of packaging, it could also hinder efforts to increase plastic recycling. Confindustria raises other concerns, suggesting that the widespread adoption of electric cars may not be the best solution for environmental sustainability.
Although it aims to reduce air pollution, the production of electric vehicles still involves the use of many other resources, raising questions about the true sustainability of the automotive sector. The uncertainties are not limited to the automotive sector: from regulations on deforestation to those on the energy performance of buildings, new regulations pose significant challenges for businesses. These complexities make the path to sustainability a challenging one, adding extra costs and operational uncertainties.
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