The directive contains important measures: – Producers of certain single-use items containing plastic, such as cigarettes, balloons, specific food containers and drink containers will have to pay the clean-up costs of litter (extended producer responsibility, in...
This directive is key in the war on plastic waste. Its impact can only be realised when the ambitions and instruments are kept fully intact during the trilogues between Commission, Parliament and Council. All eyes are on the position of the Council. Reports on plastic...
Carpet is a significant waste stream, creating around 1,6 million tonnes of waste every year in the European Union. Most carpets are made from finite oil-based plastics. Less than an estimated 3 % of European carpet is currently recycled. The EU is the second largest...
The European Parliament strongly backed the Commission’s proposal to ban a range of single-use plastics and to ensure that producers will pay the clean up costs. On October 24th, an impressive 91.5% of the Parliament supported the ambition to curb the ocean pollution....
Photo credit: edubirdie.com The circular transition is in impact comparable to the digital revolution. It requires a change in mindset and intrinsic alteration of DNA to fully reap the benefits of the circular model. Changes – and investments – in eco-design are...
