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  "id": 671187,
  "title": "EU waste packaging rules: Why small businesses are worried",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/eu-waste-packaging-rules-why-small-businesses-are-worried-671187",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-12T09:21:00.000Z",
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  "summary": "The EU has introduced new rules targeting packaging waste and \"forever chemicals.\" Although the changes will be phased in slowly, some small sellers have already paused shipments due to the additional red tape.",
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        "title": "EU waste packaging rules: Why small businesses are worried",
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        "title": "EU Waste Packaging Rules: Why Small Businesses Are Worried",
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