British Plastics industry warns of ‘unprecedented’ shortages amid US-Iran war
The US-Iran war has caused ‘unprecedented’ raw material shortages and cost increases, the British plastics industry has…
Trump’s Iran ceasefire doesn’t mean Europe’s economy is out of the danger zone – POLITICO
But the damage done to the world’s supply chains, especially for energy, will simply not be undone overnight,…
Europe’s coming energy crunch – POLITICO
“Markets are now grappling with a scenario long discussed in theory but rarely thought of as a legitimate…
With the Earth warming at a troubling rate, plastic pollution will also worsen, recent study says
WATCH: Essential Arctic algae found littered with microplastics “There’s a chance that microplastics, already in every corner of…
Moldovans left without water after Russian attack on Ukraine affects river – POLITICO
The city of Bălți and the surrounding areas in northern Moldova have been without running water for several…
The EU’s 5 biggest environmental problems — and why they’re not being solved – POLITICO
Meanwhile, the EU’s incoming “simplification” bills aim to cut green rules and help business interests. So far, the European…
EU launches bold new push for circular economy, plastic recycling
The European Commission has unveiled a sweeping set of pilot measures aimed at turbocharging Europe’s shift to a…
EUROPEAN ECONOMY: German business climate weakens / Processors’ mood worsens / European manufacturers send mixed messages
EUROPEAN ECONOMY German business climate weakens / Processors’ mood worsens / European manufacturers send mixed messages — By…
Mexico Gains From Global Value Chain Relocation: IMF
Mexico has become a key player in the reconfiguration of global supply chains as companies seek to mitigate…
Is the Mediterranean turning into plastic soup? • FRANCE 24 English
Is the Mediterranean turning into plastic soup? • FRANCE 24 English A wild hidden beach in Corsica seems…
Showcasing the path to circularity for Europe’s economy | News | CORDIS
CircSyst’s second general assembly highlights innovations and solutions in water management, biowaste, and plastics and packaging driving Europe’s…
Global plastics pact stalls, petroleum producers reject plastic reduction
When no agreement could be reached, the committee chair struck the gavel to adjourn the session, announcing that…