PPWR: Parliament sides with single-use industry
The European Parliament's vote on the PPWR makes it clear that they sided with the industry. We analyse the situation.
PPWR: Parliament sides with single-use industry
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Europe’s war on plastic pollution in crucial phase
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Europe needs a strong plastics Directive to live up to the Paris Agreement
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