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EU Set to Approve Regulation Cutting Plastic Pellet Losses

10/23/2025

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The European Parliament, led by the S&D Group, is poised to approve a regulation preventing plastic pellet losses.
The regulation would hold all operators accountable for preventing pellet losses during handling and transport.
Rethink Plastic Alliance criticizes the proposal for delays and exemptions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The European Commission anticipates a 54-74% reduction in pellet losses, aligning with a 30% cut in microplastic leakages.

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Story summary

The European Parliament, led by the S&D Group, is poised to approve a regulation preventing plastic pellet losses.
The regulation would hold all operators accountable for preventing pellet losses during handling and transport.
Rethink Plastic Alliance criticizes the proposal for delays and exemptions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The European Commission anticipates a 54-74% reduction in pellet losses, aligning with a 30% cut in microplastic leakages.