9. Glossary

Biodegradable (plastic)

"A plastic that is capable of undergoing physical or biological decomposition, such that it ultimately breaks down into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass, and water, and is, in accordance with European standards applicable to packaging, recoverable through composting and anaerobic digestion. " (Dir. SUP 2019/904, Art. 3 § 16).

Composite (packaging)

"Packaging consisting of two or more layers of different materials that cannot be separated by hand and form a single unit, consisting of...