Waste Fund advocates for Minister of Circular Economy

The Waste Fund Packaging has an urgent message for Dutch politics: we need a Minister of Circular Economy. In a recent open letter addressed to the new informateur and the Second Chamber, the fund advocates for a higher priority for the circular economy and addressing resource scarcity. While the Netherlands already leads in this area, further acceleration of the transition to a circular economy is essential, especially given the current climate.

A circular economy offers numerous benefits, including environmental gains, reduced dependence on oil-producing countries, and strengthening the Dutch economy. To realize these benefits, a robust investment climate is crucial. This requires a coordinated and centralized approach from politics, which is only possible with the appointment of a Minister of Circular Economy.

The Waste Fund Packaging has been playing an essential role in promoting a circular economy for almost 11 years. As the entity responsible for the collection and recycling of packaging in the Dutch market, including the deposit system, the fund contributes €1.2 billion annually to the circular economy.

The fund puts forward five specific proposals for a future coalition agreement:

• Appoint a Minister of Circular Economy.
• Pay more attention to the feasibility of regulations.
• Work towards uniform collection of household PMD.
• Increase recycling capacity in the Netherlands.
• Invest more in innovation in sorting and recycling.

These proposals form a solid foundation for an effective policy that will accelerate the transition to a circular economy in the Netherlands.

Read the full letter (Dutch only)

Afvalfondsverpakkingen.nl