European Plastic Pact: Just a gesture?

European Plastic Pact: Just a gesture?

On 6 March, 15 EU Member States and 66 companies signed the European Plastic Pact during a high-level event in Brussels. This document, which sets a number of targets aiming at achieving a circular economy for plastics, comes as a result of political discussions led...
EU fights marine plastic pollution

EU fights marine plastic pollution

Cracking down on plastic pollution, the EU Council adopted a directive in May which introduces new restrictions on certain single-use plastic products. The formal adoption announced in May of the new rules by the Council is the final step in the procedure. The...