Plastic Regulations 2025: What's Changing for Professionals
by Guillaume ZARKAThe AGEC law transforms professional practices
The AGEC (Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy) law continues to transform the practices of professionals in the hotel, catering and event industries. Here's what you need to know.
Key deadlines
France has made ambitious commitments in the fight against single-use plastic. The AGEC law, adopted in 2020, plans for the progressive end of single-use plastic packaging, with a target of zero disposable plastic by 2040.
Among the measures already in force or to come:
- Ban on plastic cooking and reheating food containers in collective catering
- Obligation to offer reusable containers in fast food for on-site consumption
- Strengthening of sorting and recycling obligations for professionals
- Target to reduce single-use plastic bottles by 50% by 2030
Impact for hotels
Hotels are directly concerned. Plastic bottles in rooms, meeting rooms, and dining areas are in the spotlight. Many hotel chains have already begun the transition, often under pressure from sensitized international customers.
Impact for events
Festivals and events are subject to increasing obligations regarding plastic waste management. Offering reusable or recyclable bottles is becoming a standard, and soon an obligation.
Alternatives
Water fountains: an economical solution for indoor spaces, but limited in mobility and brand image.
Glass: classic and premium, but heavy, fragile and costly in terms of logistics.
Aluminum: infinitely recyclable, light, resistant, customizable. This is the solution that offers the best balance between practicality, image and environmental impact.
Anticipate rather than suffer
Regulations will continue to get tougher. Professionals who anticipate this transition benefit from a competitive advantage: reinforced brand image, regulatory compliance, and loyalty from an increasingly demanding clientele.
Drink Waters supports professionals in this transition with a complete range of water in aluminum bottles, customizable and compliant with the highest environmental requirements.