Jun 2, 2025 · The EU is taking action to tackle plastic pollution and marine litter to accelerate the transition to a circular and resource-efficient plastics economy. Specific rules and targets apply …

Dec 2, 2024 · The negotiators sitting around the table could not unite around a text of a binding instrument with disagreements most notable on measures for the reduction of overall plastic …

Nov 25, 2024 · It must include rules on the elimination of chemicals of concern in plastics, bans and phase-outs on problematic products, such as certain single-use plastic products. More …

Feb 11, 2025 · Today, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force with new measures to further tackle the environmental challenges caused by excessive packaging.

EU Green Week 2025 begins in Brussels today. Over 800 people are expected to attend in person, with more joining online.

Jan 1, 2021 · It also contains specific rules for exports of plastic waste, depending on the type and destination. Exports from the EU. Exporting plastic waste, including clean, non-hazardous …

•Any plastic part representing less than 5% of the total weight of the packaging unit •Pack. for pharmaceuticals and medical devices •Compostable plastic packaging, transport of dangerous …

Nov 30, 2023 · Single-use plastic products are more likely to end up in our seas than reusable options. The 10 most commonly found single-use plastic items on European beaches, …

Apr 24, 2025 · The European Union is tackling plastic and microplastic pollution in various environmental, chemical and sectoral policies, including the Registration, Evaluation, …

Mar 9, 2021 · The marking concerns single-use plastic products listed in part D of the Annex to Directive (EU) 2019/904. These products are. Sanitary towels (pads), tampons and tampon …