Since January 1 of this year, a new tax has been in force in Spain that penalizes non-reusable plastic containers, commonly called “plastic tax”. The regulations have been established in Law 7/2022, of April 8, on waste and contaminated soil for a circular economy (articles 67 to 83). Companies will have to pay 0.45 euros for each kilo of non-reusable plastic. To learn more about this topic we have spoken with César Aliaga, head of ITENE’s Packaging and Circular Economy Unit.
ITENE is a Valencian technology center that offers companies (especially SMEs) cutting-edge knowledge and technology to build a safer and more sustainable future. Its objective is to generate scientific-technological knowledge that is transferred to companies through R+D+i projects, consultancy, testing and training services.
The plastic tax has brought a new blow to the small and medium-sized companies involved. However, the regulations establishes some exemptions, while meeting their requirements and percentages. In this video interview of Get to the point! we want you to find out the most important things on this subject, quickly and from the hand of those who know the most.
What issues does this video address?
1. What is the plastic tax?
2. Which companies does it affect? There are exceptions?
3. Has it already entered into force?
4. How will compliance be monitored?
5. What alternatives are there to this “tax” plastic?
