Europe has a new plan to tackle plastic pollution – but will concrete steps follow?
A new plan unveiled by the European Commission to curb plastic pollution is a step in the right direction but will only be effective if it is strongly implemented
Tag: circular-economy
MPs call for a complete ban on plastic waste exports from UK to developing countries
Nearly 40 MPs are backing a motion which calls for a complete ban of UK plastic waste exports to developing countries, it has been announced (7 February)..
European Parliament says biodegradable plastics will not solve plastic pollution
Biodegradable and compostable plastics do not prevent plastic pollution and should not be an excuse to keep consuming single-use plastics, the European Parliament has recognised in a vote. The Parliament voted to strengthen the European Commission’s plans to slash plastic pollution under ECOS
EU must rise to challenge of plastic pollution-free future
A groundbreaking new global vision for a future free from plastic pollution has been released by a network of 90 NGOs. The vision lays out 10 principles, the ultimate goal being ‘a future free from plastic pollution’. It represents the first step in a global movement to change society’s perception and use of plastics
New Euro waste & air quality rules must not be scrapped
According to leaked documents, the European Commission’s new Vice-President Frans Timmermans plans to scrap innovative proposals to increase recycling and reduce waste as well as plans to tackle air pollution which causes tens of thousands of premature deaths
Europe Green Week and ways to counter marine debris
Today marks the start of Green Week in Europe – the biggest annual conference on European environment policy. EIA welcomes the focus this year on creating a circular economy, where almost nothing is wasted and reuse of resources becomes standard practice