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Stichting OPEN misses opportunities to accelerate the circular transition in its application for a general binding declaration
This article analyzes the new AVV request by Stichting OPEN for e-waste, showing persistent failure to meet collection targets, producer-dominated governance, and minimal focus on reuse and lifetime extension in the 2025–2030 Action Plan. It also questions the AVV instrument’s effectiveness and the limited influence of stakeholders in the consultation process.
Customers pay the bill for McDonald’s pollution
For two years now, all hospitality establishments in the Netherlands have been required to serve food and drinks for on-site consumption in reusable packaging. However, since the summer of 2024, McDonald’s Netherlands has been violating the law by offering single-use cardboard cups with plastic coating in its restaurants. As a result, the country’s largest fast-food chain is not only non-compliant and wasting resources, but is even making customers pay extra by charging a fee for these single-use cups.
Belgian packaging industry already saved 465 million € in litter fees – at our expense
The Belgian packaging industry is outraged by the introduction of a new €102 million litter levy. But it conveniently forgets that its effective lobbying has already saved it no less than €465 million. This sum has been gained at the expense of local authorities and society. This levy is due to be approved today by the Walloon Council of Ministers. Fair Resource Foundation delves into the figures.
