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Europe’s used textiles are an increasing waste and export problem
Environment
[ad_1] News ItemPublished 27 Feb 2023Discarded textiles in Europe, including used clothing and footwear, are an increasing waste and export problem. Rapidly increasing EU exports of used textiles — some…
Environment
[ad_1] News ItemPublished 23 Feb 2023ImageErik Mclean on UnsplashAbout half of the EU’s final energy consumption goes to heating, making it a key focus area in Europe’s efforts to improve…
Environment
[ad_1] News ItemPublished 20 Feb 2023ImageTeslariu Mihai on UnsplashPlastics have many useful applications, but the global production and consumption trends of these materials are currently unsustainable. Circular and sustainability practices…
Economy
More than 500 senior government officials representing 100 countries and jurisdictions from around the world are expected to come together for the first meeting of the Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches (IFCMA)starting…
Environment
[ad_1] News ItemPublished 26 Jan 2023ImageNareeta Martin on UnsplashEurope’s ambitions for a circular economy require the timely provision of good-quality recycled raw materials to manufacturers. However, according to a European…
Environment
The 27 EU Member States are not entitled to derogate from the EU ban on neonicotinoid seeds, the European Court of Justice ruled on 19 January. This applies even in exceptional circumstances.…
Environment
[ad_1] News ItemPublished 19 Jan 2023ImageTobias Tullius on UnsplashAmid a rise in plastic waste, more must be done across Europe to tackle the root causes of marine litter at its…
Environment
[ad_1] European soils are under increasing pressure due to soil sealing, pollution, intensive agriculture and climate change. At the same time, there are management options to improve soil functions and health, including to…
Environment
[ad_1] News ItemPublished 14 Dec 2022EU Member States recognise the importance of adapting to impacts of heatwaves, droughts, floods, heavy precipitation and changing temperatures and of mainstreaming climate change adaptation…
Environment
[ad_1] News ItemPublished 12 Dec 2022ImageImage copyright: Greyson Joralemon on UnsplashPlastics are used across Europe in everything from construction materials to consumer products. Recent policy actions on plastic packaging at…
