SSK Seminar on 'European Regulatory Trends for Expanding Recycled Plastic Use' featuring Rie Arai from Mitsubishi Research Institute on June 23, 2026
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- SSK Seminar on 'European Regulatory Trends for Expanding Recycled Plastic Use' featuring Rie Arai from Mitsubishi Research Institute on June 23, 2026
- Social System Research Institute (SSK) will host a seminar featuring an expert from Mitsubishi Research Institute to discuss the strengthening of European regulations on recycled plastic content in packaging and automotive sectors, covering Ecodesign and ELV rules.
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- Date: May 19, 2026
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Social System Research Institute (SSK) will host a seminar featuring an expert from Mitsubishi Research Institute to discuss the strengthening of European regulations on recycled plastic content in packaging and automotive sectors, covering Ecodesign and ELV rules.
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- SSK Seminar on 'European Regulatory Trends for Expanding Recycled Plastic Use' featuring Rie Arai from Mitsubishi Research Institute on June 23, 2026 (May 19, 2026), PR Times
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- May 19, 2026
Social System Research Institute (SSK) will host a seminar featuring an expert from Mitsubishi Research Institute to discuss the strengthening of European regulations on recycled plastic content in packaging and automotive sectors, covering Ecodesign and ELV rules.
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Social System Research Institute (SSK) will hold a seminar titled 'European Regulatory Trends for Expanding Recycled Plastic Use' on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM JST. The event will be accessible via live Zoom webinar and a two-week on-demand archive. The guest speaker is Ms. Rie Arai, Chief Researcher at the Circular Economy Group, GX Division of Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Under the 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan, the European Commission is implementing regulations to promote sustainable products. Notably, mandatory recycled content targets are being introduced for packaging and vehicles, requiring specific percentages of recycled plastic. This seminar will provide detailed explanations of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and the proposed End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation. Ms. Arai will also discuss the current status of corporate responses and challenges in scaling up recycled plastic utilization.
Lecture Outline:
1. Background of plastic resource circulation policies in Europe
2. Trends in Ecodesign regulations
3. Trends in Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations
4. Trends in the proposed ELV regulation
5. Strategies for expanding recycled plastic use
6. Q&A session
Under the 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan, the European Commission is implementing regulations to promote sustainable products. Notably, mandatory recycled content targets are being introduced for packaging and vehicles, requiring specific percentages of recycled plastic. This seminar will provide detailed explanations of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and the proposed End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation. Ms. Arai will also discuss the current status of corporate responses and challenges in scaling up recycled plastic utilization.
Lecture Outline:
1. Background of plastic resource circulation policies in Europe
2. Trends in Ecodesign regulations
3. Trends in Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations
4. Trends in the proposed ELV regulation
5. Strategies for expanding recycled plastic use
6. Q&A session
FAQ
Which companies need to follow EU recycled plastic regulations?
Manufacturers exporting products with packaging or automobiles to the EU market, along with their supply chain partners, are affected.
How long is the seminar archive available?
The recorded session will be available for on-demand viewing for two weeks following the live event on June 23, 2026.
What is the focus of the ELV regulation revision?
The focus is on increasing the recycling rate of end-of-life vehicles and mandating a minimum percentage of recycled plastic content in new cars.