Document 128 - Written interpellation by P. Hladík to P. Macinka regarding the deposit system for packaging

Petr Hladík MP interpellates the Minister of the Environment about plans to introduce PET bottles and cans in the Czech Republic. He points to the time pressure due to European legislation, according to which, without national regulation, the Czech Republic would have to accept less favourable EU rules. The Minister responds that the potential deposit system must meet the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and that the Ministry is preparing steps to align Czech legislation with this Regulation. The Government will only consider introducing deposit schemes if they demonstrate environmental benefits and do not disrupt existing municipal waste sorting systems.