EU plans checks against cheap plastic imports, FT says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on December 23, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on December 23, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
The EU plans to introduce checks on imported plastics to support its recycling industry, ensuring imports are recycled, as reported by the Financial Times.
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The European Union is planning checks on imported plastics and other steps to support its recycling industry, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
Proposals, expected as soon as Tuesday, include checks on imports to ensure they are recycled, the report said.
(Reporting by Ruchika Khanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. It helps reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, decreases energy usage, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
Imports are goods and services brought into a country from abroad for sale. They are essential for countries to obtain products that are not available domestically or are cheaper to import.
The recycling industry encompasses businesses and organizations involved in the collection, processing, and selling of recyclable materials. It plays a crucial role in waste management and environmental sustainability.
Environmental issues refer to problems that affect the natural environment, such as pollution, climate change, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity. Addressing these issues is critical for sustainable development.
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