Plastic Regulations 2025: What's Changing for Professionals
by Guillaume ZARKAThe AGEC Law Transforms Professional Practices
The AGEC Law (Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy) continues to transform practices for professionals in hospitality, catering, and events. Here's what you need to know.
Key Deadlines
France has made ambitious commitments to combat single-use plastics. The AGEC Law, adopted in 2020, provides for the gradual phase-out of single-use plastic packaging, with a goal of zero disposable plastic by 2040.
Among the measures already in effect or coming soon:
- Ban on plastic cooking and reheating containers in collective catering
- Obligation to offer reusable containers in fast-food restaurants for on-site consumption
- Strengthened sorting and recycling requirements for professionals
- Target of 50% reduction in single-use plastic bottles by 2030
Impact for Hotels
Hotels are directly affected. Plastic bottles in rooms, meeting rooms, and dining areas are in the spotlight. Many hotel chains have already begun the transition, often driven by pressure from environmentally conscious international clients.
Impact for Events
Festivals and events face increasing obligations regarding plastic waste management. Offering reusable or recyclable bottles is becoming standard practice, and will soon be mandatory.
Alternatives
Water fountains: an economical solution for indoor spaces, but limited in mobility and brand image.
Glass: classic and premium, but heavy, fragile, and expensive in logistics.
Aluminium: infinitely recyclable, lightweight, durable, and customizable. It's the solution that offers the best balance between practicality, brand image, and environmental impact.
Anticipate Rather Than React
Regulations will continue to become stricter. Professionals who anticipate this transition gain a competitive advantage: enhanced brand image, regulatory compliance, and loyalty from an increasingly demanding clientele.
Drink Waters supports professionals through this transition with a complete range of water in aluminium bottles, customizable and compliant with the highest environmental standards.