Council adopts position on rules to boost vehicle recycling and reuse
The Council of the European Union has adopted a general approach on the regulation governing end-of-life vehicles, expanding the scope to include trucks, motorbikes, quadricycles and special purpose vehicles. The proposal requires manufacturers to design vehicles that facilitate the removal and recycling of parts and to establish a circularity strategy, now required by vehicle category. A minimum recycled plastic content target of 15% will apply six years after the regulation enters into force, rising to 25% by year ten, with potential derogations and future targets for other materials including steel and aluminium.