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flag EU allows chemically recycled plastic in bottle recycling targets, sparking debate over environmental impact.

flag EU nations have agreed to count chemically recycled plastic toward mandatory recycled content targets for single-use bottles, expanding beyond mechanically recycled plastic. flag The move, backed by the European Commission, supports investment in recycling infrastructure and addresses hard-to-recycle packaging, with clear rules for reporting. flag However, environmental groups warn it may enable greenwashing due to the energy-intensive and potentially polluting nature of chemical recycling. flag The policy change comes amid challenges in Europe’s recycling sector, including cheap plastic imports from Asia.

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