80,000+ .EU websites suspended by Brexit

80,000+ .EU websites suspended by Brexit

EURid suspends 80,000 UK run .eu websites following Brexit rule change on 1st January. EURid, which manages the European Union domain name, has suspended tens of thousands of UK run .eu websites under new rules that came into force on 1 January. The suspended domain...
January: EU plastic waste ban takes effect

January: EU plastic waste ban takes effect

The European Union’s ban on the export of unsorted plastic waste takes effect and the onus is on importers and exporters to agree on how to handle hazardous shipments. Effective from the 1st January 2021, new rules govern the export, import of plastic waste. The rules...
EU: Don’t use Biodegradable Plastics over reuse

EU: Don’t use Biodegradable Plastics over reuse

EU scientists recommend that the use of Biodegradable Plastics should be limited to specific applications for which reduction, reuse, and recycling are not feasible. This week the European Commission’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA) published a report,...
Europe writes the rules for the digital age

Europe writes the rules for the digital age

Europe puts many of Silicon Valley’s biggest companies in their sights and wants to impose substantial fines if they abuse their position. The European Union announced this week new proposals for digital services, including social media, online marketplaces, and other...