The European Commission has launched a €1 billion call for research and innovation projects that respond to the climate crisis and help protect Europe’s unique ecosystems and biodiversity. The projects funded under this call are expected to deliver results in ten areas.
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The EU has published its communication around “Critical Raw Materials Resilience: Charting a Path towards greater Security and Sustainability”. WEEE Forum supports the EU’s quest for resilience in supply of raw materials.
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Achieving a cleaner Mediterranean Sea requires better implementation of policies and enhanced environmental data and information, according to a joint report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and United Nations Environment Programme’s Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP), published today.
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Today, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, delivered a landmark speech on the State of the Union 2020.
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The European Parliament’s plenary vote yesterday made clear that a circular economy is a precondition for a just energy transition in Europe – a positive step that couples climate solutions with zero waste solutions and points towards stronger circularity in the future.
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The European Paper Packaging Alliance has warned that new guidance from the European Commission Services, which makes no distinction between paper and plastic cups, poses a major challenge to recycling and a circular economy.
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PlasticsPoliticsTechnology
Reusable foodservice packaging: Science review highlights need for robust hygiene measures
EPPA calls for national food agencies to review policy options and publish hygiene-guidance.
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A new toolkit launched by the European Green Capital Network (EGCN) contains tips, guidance and inspiring stories from experts, to encourage cities to transition to a circular economy and improve waste prevention practices.
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MarketNon-ferrous metalsPoliticsSteel
Europe’s strategy for critical raw materials “a double-edged sword”
From electric vehicles to solar panels, energy storage products are Europe’s way out of fossil fuels.
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The 9th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns – “Mannheim2020”, taking place online from 30th September – 2nd October, will address the socio-economic and socio-cultural challenges associated with accelerating the transformation to sustainability and climate neutrality.
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Upfront the 25th International Congress for Battery Recycling, organizer ICM has talked to Roman Stiftner, Managing Director of the Austrian Non-Ferrous Metals Federation.
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