The European single-use plastics regulations focus on reducing plastic waste by limiting the use of disposable plastics. These rules apply not only to the hospitality industry, but also to offices, businesses, and (educational) institutions that use or offer plastic products.
To help organizations comply with the requirements, the government prepared fact sheets . These contain practical information about banned products, reusable alternatives, and how internal processes can be adapted. Examples include rules for plastic cups, food packaging, and cutlery.
Since 2024, a ban on free single-use plastic for on-site consumption has been in effect. Businesses must switch to reusable materials or demonstrate that packaging is collected and recycled.
These fact sheets provide an overview for each sector and help plan sustainable replacement. This gives organizations insight into exactly what is changing and what measures they can take now.
