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RSS![Biobased biodegradable polymers may amplify absorption of mercury from the marine environment](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-03/NA1441_shutterstock_2030105048.jpg?itok=i8uRWOeK)
Issue 598: Biobased polymers, designed to be used instead of fossil-based plastics, are growing in use worldwide.
![Face masks.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-03/NA1451_shutterstock_1745097287.jpg?itok=AAoB5hPo)
Issue 598: Disposable face masks used during the COVID-19 pandemic limited viral transmission but created a plastic waste disposal problem. This study explored whether single use masks remain effective if worn multiple times with or without washing.
![Green claims - 40%](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-03/40_1.png?itok=xWckTQxw)
Today, the Commission is proposing common criteria against greenwashing and misleading environmental claims.
![water](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-02/nathan-dumlao-kDxqbAvEBwI-unsplash.jpg?itok=ogkekjfG)
From tomorrow, at the United Nations Water Conference in New York from 22 to 24 March, the EU will be confirming its strong engagement for global water security by announcing 33 commitments for action starting now.
![Forest landscape.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-07/image_v1_2_0.png?itok=0qvVw7pL)
Forests are the lungs of the earth. They play a vital role in maintaining the health and well-being of both humans and the planet.
![Autumn landscapes](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-046918/00-11.jpg?itok=q1XKonkn)
Today, the Commission published a report on the implementation of the Environmental Noise Directive, setting out how noise can be further reduced.
![Waste being loaded on ships.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-03/Waste%20shipments_0.jpg?itok=LCWrvE-f)
Today the European Commission published the implementation report of the Waste Shipment Regulation for 2016 to 2019, a key document for the supervision and control of shipments of waste both within EU borders, and with third countries.
![Ship in shipyard.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-03/ship_0.jpg?itok=5byXn0wi)
The European Commission has launched an online public consultation on the evaluation of the Ship Recycling Regulation that will run until June 7, 2023.
![Agroecological practices may enhance food production by increasing ecosystem services](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-03/NA1452_shutterstock_68067856.jpg?itok=xIKQChrc)
Issue 597: A Spanish study finds agroecological practices, such as using crop diversification, increase supply and diversity of ecosystem services on farms.
![Big data modelling can indicate risk of bark beetle attacks in Norway spruce forests](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-03/NA1455_shutterstock_2037509063.jpg?itok=DMGLTSLz)
Issue 597: Bark beetle is a serious pest in temperate and boreal forests. New research pinpoints some of the factors that increase outbreak risk, especially in the context of more frequent droughts.