Circular Economy

EU secures a toxic-free environment with the EU Chemicals Strategy

The Council of the European Union endorsed a new chemicals strategy securing a toxic-free environment, through a long-term vision for…

4 years ago

The global plastic waste problem

Global plastic waste pollution is becoming increasingly severe. According to a report by the German weekly magazine ‘Focus‘, plastic particles…

4 years ago

Food waste just feeds climate change

More than 930 million tonnes of food sold in 2019 landed in waste bins, according to new UN research, in…

4 years ago

Municipal Waste management in the EU Circular economy

Waste management planning is the cornerstone of any national, regional or municipal policy on waste management. The establishment of a…

4 years ago

Preventing chemical pollution requires safe and sustainable products

The recent European Union chemicals strategy for sustainability aims to ensure that chemicals make a positive contribution to society without…

4 years ago

How the EU wants to achieve a circular economy by 2050

EU’s circular economy action plan want to reduce waste and make products more sustainable. If we keep on exploiting resources…

4 years ago

Eurosystem accepts climate change-related sustainable investments

Eurosystem central banks aim to start climate-related disclosures for these types of portfolios of sustainable investments within two years. The…

4 years ago

Circular Economy targets for materials use and consumption footprint

A new Circular Economy Action Plan for a cleaner and more competitive Europe includes 2030 targets for materials use and…

4 years ago

Green Consumption Pledge: First companies support greater sustainability

European Commission is launching its new Green Consumption Pledge, the first initiative delivered under the New Consumer Agenda. The Green Consumption Pledge…

4 years ago

EU support for regions to work together in innovative pilot projects

The Commission has announced the winners of a new EU-funded initiative for interregional partnerships in four areas: coronavirus-related innovative solutions, circular economy…

4 years ago

Sustainability: What are the alternatives to economic growth?

What are the alternatives to economic growth taking into account global sustainability? Economic growth is closely linked to increases in…

4 years ago

EU spearheads efforts for Recovery plan in 2021

As the EU continues to deal with the impact of the pandemic, while delivering on priorities such as fighting climate…

4 years ago

E-waste Electronic Waste hit records in Europe

E-waste Electronic Waste such as computers, TV-sets, fridges and cell phones is one the fastest growing waste streams in the…

4 years ago

Smart new technologies play vital role in plastic pollution crisis

From source to sea, waters are contaminated by a plastics scourge. Innovative smart technologies play key role to tackle plastic…

4 years ago

2021 priorities for European recovery and renewed vitality

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament President David Sassoli and Chancellor Angela Merkel, on behalf of the Presidency of…

4 years ago

#EU2021PT priorities for Portugal’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

Securing a coronavirus vaccine for all European countries will be a top priority for Portugal when it takes over the…

4 years ago

Does Sustainable Consumption mean less consumption?

Sustainable Consumption may mean different things to different people. Worldwide consumption and production - a driving force of the global…

4 years ago

Top 10 facts about the new Common Agricultural Policy agreed

The Council agreed its negotiating position on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms to support farmers and improve productivity.…

4 years ago

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