One year to go: Are EU countries ready to turn waste into opportunity?
From plastic pollution to food waste, we’re about to find out whether EU governments are serious about recycling...
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The problem with batteries
Batteries are an essential product on the path to decarbonization. But experts in the EU are increasingly concerned...
Consigning the export of plastic waste to the dustbin of history
A landmark decision by 187 countries will see non-recyclable mixed plastics classified as ‘hazardous waste’ — restricting their...
Time for Europe to stop growing and grow up
As the European Union’s economic prospects improve and leaders vow to accelerate growth, life on earth is dying...
What has the European Parliament done for the circular economy? – META podcast: Elections Special
Check out our new series of podcasts: “Elections Special”. In this series dedicated to the European elections, we...
Draft law to exclude wonky carrots from food waste figures
Millions of tonnes of edible fruit and vegetables are thrown away because of their irregular shape or colour...
Europe’s waste problem in numbers
Newly released data shows little to no progress in reducing waste across the EU. EU countries generated 487kg...
Dreaming of a green Christmas? FIVE ideas for a beautiful plastic-free festive season
With all the unwanted presents, uneaten food and plastic decorations there seems to be waste everywhere at this...
EU governments support first set of laws for more repairable products
EU governments have supported the first-ever repairability measures for fridges despite opposition from manufacturers and hesitation from the...
