Plastic: Kabul’s Silent Poison and a Serious Threat to the Environment
Many residents of Kabul say plastic bags have taken over daily life in the city. They argue that…
How can the car industry increase plastic recycling? A new supply chain analysis offers EU policy options.
From bumpers to dashboards, road vehicles carry a wide range of plastic components that make up 14-18% of their…
GDSO’s €1bn portfolio of 73 projects powers EU’s green transition
The Green Deal Support Office (GDSO) discusses how 73 EU-funded research initiatives are accelerating Europe’s green transition through…
Quantity and morphology of microplastics in the Tehran and Nowshahr MSW incinerators ashes
The results of microplastic quantity analysis in three types of studied ash, including bottom ash of the first…
EU seeks ambitious agreement to tackle plastic pollution
The European Commission is participating in crucial negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty (INC-5.2)Â in Geneva, Switzerland, with the…
EU Green Week 2025: Circular solutions for a competitive Europe
EU Green Week 2025 begins in Brussels today. Over 800 people are expected to attend in person, with…
New rules for more sustainable and competitive packaging economy
Today, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force with new measures to further tackle the environmental challenges…
EU accelerates shift to circular economy with new initiatives
The European Commission has unveiled a series of sweeping initiatives aimed at propelling the European Union toward a…
EU accelerates vehicle recycling with new ELV regulation
Europe’s old cars are about to get a new lease on life. In a landmark move to reshape…
The World’s Fifth-Largest Economy is About to Ban Most Polystyrene Foam
California, the most populous U.S. state and fifth-largest world economy, will effectively ban the use of most expanded…
US progress towards a circular economy for plastics revealed
With a clear call to action for stronger collaboration among businesses, policymakers, and the public, the report underscores…