DIRECTIVE (EU) 2015/720 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 29 April 2015 amending Directive 94/62/EC as regards reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags

Directive establishes mandatory consumption reduction targets for lightweight plastic carrier bags through economic instruments (fees/charges) and labeling requirements, advancing circular economy by reducing single-use plastic waste and incentivizing reusable alternatives; enacted in 2015.