At Reciclados La Red by Veolia, sustainability and proper waste management have always been our priorities. With the entry into force of Royal Decree 1055/2022 on Packaging and Packaging Waste from January 1, Spain has taken a significant step towards improving recycling, especially in relation to plastic packaging.

One of the main novelties of this decree is the obligation for manufacturers of domestic packaging to clearly specify on their products the container in which they should be deposited for recycling. This labeling seeks to facilitate consumers’ correct separation of waste, something we consider essential to optimize the recycling process.

This regulatory change is not only a step towards more responsible waste management, but it also has a direct impact on our activity as plastic recyclers. By ensuring that more plastic containers end up in the appropriate bin, the efficiency of recycling is increased and the quality of the recycled plastic we obtain is improved. Ultimately, this allows us to offer our customers a purer and higher quality recycled product.

On the other hand, the decree excludes B2B (business to business) packaging from this labeling obligation. Although this could pose a challenge in the separation of industrial waste, it also represents an opportunity for companies in the sector to improve their own packaging classification and recycling systems.

At Reciclados La Red by Veolia, we see this decree as an opportunity to reinforce our sustainable practices and collaborate with our customers and suppliers to promote higher quality recycling throughout the production and consumption chain. We continue in our mission to not only provide innovative and effective solutions for the management and recycling of plastics, but also to contribute to a more sustainable future.

We hope that these new regulations will encourage more companies and consumers to take conscious steps towards a circular economy, in which resources are used efficiently and responsibly.

We remain attentive to any changes and extensions in the regulations to continue adapting and promoting efficient plastic recycling in Spain. We invite all our partners and customers to collaborate in this path towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.