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SUP-Directive

What is the SUP-Directive? SUP stands for Single Use Plastics, in other words, the plastic that is only used once and is then thrown away. To reduce the plastic soup, the European Commission compiled the directive ‘regarding the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment’, in short, the SUP-Directive.

The problem of single use plastics 

Single use plastics, most of which come from packaging, is an ever larger source of the plastic soup. The European Union intends to take action and has thus compiled the SUP-Directive. This should definitely put an end to the pollution caused by this type of disposable plastic that is commonly found on beaches.

The objectives identified by the EU should be turned into national legislation by the member states. These measures may vary according to product or type of packaging. The first measure will take effect on 3 July 2021.

Some plastic products will be completely banned. These include disposable cutlery, stirrers, cotton buds and straws, for which there are alternatives. Other plastic products will bear labels stating the damage caused by plastic in the environment. Other products should be designed better. And producers will have to comply with the ‘detailed producer responsibility’ that states that they pay for the cleaning up costs and information.

Plastic Soup Foundation applauds the directive, though it also believes that the action taken could and should be much more ambitious. We support the objectives of the EU, but the current measures are a drop in the ocean and are not really a solution for tackling the plastic soup. We also fear that many companies will try to wriggle out of complying with the directive. We will thus observe the directive’s enforcement very closely!

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Read more in our SUP file

  • What is the Netherlands doing

    Just like all member states of the European Union, the Netherlands is also turning the directive into national legislation. Read how the Netherlands is planning to do this.

  • Measures

    Various measures will be taken to achieve the desired reduction in plastic. We will explain what we think of each measure.

  • Products

    What are the relevant products? Many different products and plastic packaging fall under the directive. Here is a list of the relevant products and the requirements set.

Read more in our SUP file

What is the Netherlands doing

Measures

Products

SUP-timeline 2021-2029

  • 3 July 2021

    On-the-go

    From 3 July 2021 member states are required to ensure a decreased usage of plastic on-the-go packaging such as drinking cups and food containers.

  • 3 July 2021

    Disposable products

    From 3 July 2021 there will be a ban on certain plastic disposable products such as plastic plates, cutlery, stirrers and straws.

  • 3 July 2021

    Ruling on hygiene products, tobacco products and drinking cups

    From 3 July 2021 there will be a label on hygiene products, tobacco products and drinking cups. It will state how the waste is to be disposed of and provide information about the plastics in the product and their impact on the environment.

  • 2023

    Fishing gear

    From 2023, there will be a target for the collection of fishing gear of 23%. It will be increased by 3% every year.

  • 5 January 2023

    Packaging, cups, bags etc.

    From 5 January 2023, producers will be held responsible for litter and waste of drinking and food packaging, drinking cups, bags and wrappers, light plastic bags and tobacco products (with filters).

  • 3 July 2024

    Bottle tops and lids

    From 3 July 2024, bottle tops and lids must be attached to plastic bottles and drink packets. They will thus be automatically handed in for recycling.

  • 31 December 2024

    Balloons, wet wipes and fishing gear

    On 31 December 2024 at the latest, producers will be responsible for waste and litter of balloons, wet wipes for consumers and fishing gear.

  • 2025

    PET bottles made of recycled plastics

    From 2025 PET bottles must be made of at least 25% recycled plastics.

  • 2025

    Plastic bottles

    In 2025, at least 77% of all plastic bottles up to 3 litres must be collected.

  • 2029

    Plastic bottles

    In 2029, at least 90% of all plastic bottles up to 3 litres must be collected.

  • 2030

    PET bottles made of recycled plastics

    From 2030 PET bottles must be made of at least 30% recycled plastics.

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Articles about Single Use Plastic

Ahold Delhaize’s plastic policy has improved but still falls short

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POLLUTER UNILEVER SUPPORTS THE CLIMATE SUMMIT

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Only prevention will effectively decrease the amount of plastic food packaging

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Canada declares plastic toxic and plans to ban SUP items

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Twenty companies are responsible for 50% of the disposable plastic

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Beverage industry advocates the introduction of deposits in the European Union

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EU OFFERS COMPANIES MANY ESCAPE ROUTES FROM SUP DIRECTIVE

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APPROACH TO DOLLY ROPE IN SUP-DIRECTIVE FALLS SHORT

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Bold lobbying by the plastics industry in times of crisis

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A minus point for PLUS supermarket

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Amsterdam’s Club Nyx ditches plastic straws

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Plus Supermarket works around the European Ban on single-use plastics

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The plus supermarket is messing with the European ban on plastic cutlery

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Bol.com introduces plastic packaging and claims environmental benefit

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Berkeley (US) shows us how it’s done

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EU agrees unprecedented cuts to single-use plastics

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Cotton bread bag is becoming mainstream

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European Parliament takes historic decision against plastic pollution

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The Government should ban drink pouches

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McDonald’s says goodbye to plastic straw

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Morocco proves: ban on plastic bags is pointless without enforcement

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United Nations advises countries to take measures against plastic

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European Commission’s Proposal to Reduce Single-Use Plastic

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Powerful European plastics industry lobby resists European Union measures

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Amsterdam wants to go strawless! Join us by ditching plastic straws!

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Are you ready to #RefuseSingleUse for planet Earth? 

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