Reloop and Zero Waste Europe have published a study by Eunomia which shows that applying sorting systems to mixed waste (MWS) before thermal treatment and landfilling can significantly support Europe’s climate objectives and contribute to achieving ambitious plastics and municipal waste recycling targets.
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The Minderoo Foundation’s Plastic Waste Makers Index 2023 (PWMI) shows that the planet’s plastic pollution problem is worsening, and new estimates of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from single-use plastics show that single-use plastic producers are also contributing to the climate crisis.
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The Commission has unveiled a Green Deal Industrial Plan to boost the competitiveness of Europe’s net-zero industry and support a rapid transition to climate neutrality.
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According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment published today, from the eight most common recyclables, only aluminium, paper and glass have well-functioning secondary markets.
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Amid a rise in plastic waste, more must be done across Europe to tackle the root causes of marine litter at its source to prevent the waste from polluting in-land rivers and making its way to our coastlines and seas, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) web report published today.
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Today, the Observatory Against Greenwashing, a coalition of experts and NGOs, launches its Independent Science-Based Taxonomy. Banks, investors and insurers will be able to check if their investments are truly …
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Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) has set four essential criteria for mapping zero waste fashion business models, urging decision-maker s and the fashion industry to look beyond product circularity and ecodesign.
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On 29 December 2022, the new Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) has entered into force, providing a legally binding obligation to protect human health and the environment from some of the most harmful chemicals in waste.
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According to Eurostat, in 2021, the EU’s circular material use rate reached 11.7%.
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The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council to make batteries more sustainable, circular and safe.
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To address this continually expanding source of waste and consumer annoyance, the Commission has proposed new EU-wide rules on packaging.
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