Plastic Tax

"The postponement of the plastic tax to 2027 is a decision of common sense and responsibility, which recognises the difficulties of a strategic sector for the country and the concrete commitment of companies in the ecological transition process." This was stated by Massimo Centonze, President of Unionplast, commenting on the extension contained in the Ministry of Economy and Finance's Budget Programme Document.

The European Commission has put forward an ambitious proposal to reform the EU’s system of own resources, aiming to provide sustainable financing for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034) and accelerate the green, digital and industrial transitions. The package introduces new sustainability-linked fiscal instruments with significant implications for the packaging sector especially for those working with plastic materials and recycling supply chains.