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A new global inventory, PlastChem, presents information on more than 16,000 chemicals in plastics – over a quarter of which are hazardous chemicals of concern. This data can aid plastics regulation, but more transparency is still needed.
The European Commission today launched a public consultation and call for evidence to evaluate the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).
The European Commission has unveiled a first set of pilot actions to accelerate Europe's transition to a circular economy, with a particular focus on the plastics sector.
The Commission is participating in crucial negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty in Geneva to address our growing plastic problem.
The latest episode of Euronews’ 'The Road to Green' series explores ways to fight plastic pollution at source, ahead of negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty.
Issue 617: A study of bacteria on microplastics in nine European rivers shows salinity to serve as a barrier stopping serious pathogens travelling large distances on plastic debris.
My name is Els Herremans, I studied bio-engineering with a focus on agriculture and environmental sciences. I work as policy advisor for the plastics product chain OVAM, the Flemish public waste agency.
A new study has outlined how academia, government, industry, civil society and the environment can come together to tackle the growing challenge of microplastic pollution.
World leaders and negotiators meet in Ottawa from 21-29 April to prepare a new UN Treaty on global plastic pollution.
The International Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution has agreed on a draft that will be the basis for further negotiations in April.