12 September 2023
Some of the most regressive actors in the packaging value chain, such as single-use paper packaging producers and McDonald’s, have been conducting a massive lobbying campaign to […]
24 October 2023
Today, the European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted on its report on the Packaging and Packaging Waste regulation. Policy makers across institutions have complained about an endless […]
25 October 2023
The number of electronics on the EU market increased by more than 85% between 2013-2021, new Eurostat data reveals [1]. This is leading to a similarly […]
12 December 2023
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation made waves after aggressive dilution from the single-use packaging industry earlier this fall, making it the most lobbied file of […]
19 December 2023
The EU environment ministers agreed on a general approach for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation today. In the context of both record levels of packaging […]
13 March 2024
Today, the European Parliament tackled food and textile waste by voting on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive. [1] The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) welcomes […]
17 June 2024
Today, Europe’s Environment Ministers voted on crucial EU laws addressing waste management [1] and green claims [2]. The Council’s position raises the bar on holding producers […]
20 March 2025
Member States must step up efforts to ensure the EU meets its packaging waste goals, says the NGO group Rethink Plastic alliance. A new report reveals […]
3 April 2025
The European Commission has fined car manufacturers and industry association €458 million for operating a recycling cartel. The case reveals urgent gaps in transparency, accountability, and […]
