South Korea South Korea updates packaging recyclability grading criteria for glass bottles, trays, and containers

South Korea updates packaging recyclability grading criteria for glass bottles, trays, and containers

On December 12, 2024, the Ministry of Environment of Korea (MOE) announced a draft revision of the Evaluation Criteria for Recyclability Grading of Packaging Materials. This draft revision aims to introduce new criteria for glass bottles and containers/trays to be graded as “Best” in recyclability evaluation.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji