BRUSSELS — A world-first European Union law will force restaurants and clothing retailers to reduce their waste, as Brussels targets excess consumption of food and fast fashion.
Under a deal struck between EU institutions on Wednesday, member countries will have to reduce food waste by 10 percent in the processing and manufacturing sector by 2030, and by 30 percent in retail, restaurants and households, compared to 2021-2023 levels.
Fashion brands, meanwhile, will have to pay a fee for the processing of their products once they become waste.
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When the law is passed, the EU will be the first region in the world to have set binding food waste targets.
