Sustainable batteries: Revised EU laws can pave the way for greener transport
EU officials want to make durable, repairable and recyclable batteries the norm. From transport to energy storage, this...
Circular Economy
Fostering socially and environmentally responsible businesses – new report
As business leaders strive for sustainability, systemic problems such as poor working conditions, unfair distribution of profits and...
Braving the elements: which brands are acting to get the toxic forever chemicals off your raincoat?
Earlier this year, META reported on how outdoor gear has become a major source of PFAS – also...
From dough to doughnuts: Charting Europe’s post-pandemic future
High-profile speakers at the 2020 EEB annual conference included Kate Raworth, the founder of ‘doughnut economics’, European Environment...
Whatever happened to Europe’s circular economy ambition?
Juggling between their green ambition and a global pandemic, EU institutions and national governments may be losing momentum...
Giving cars and other vehicles a second life
The European Commission is preparing the revision of its End-of-Life Vehicle Directive with the aim of improving the...
Talking trash: How the plastics industry fails to walk the talk on pollution
A new report exposes the hypocrisy of the plastics industry, which has obstructed and undermined proven legislative solutions...
EU slammed for dumping toxic ships in developing countries
The EU’s legislation allowing the export of retired and potentially toxic ships to developing countries violates national obligations...
Europe’s scramble for minerals comes home
The European Commission risks causing an explosion in new mining projects across the bloc as part of its...
Reuse, repair, remake is the future of fashion
Significantly reducing the textile industry’s environmental footprint will require a radical shift in its business model: from one...
