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An assessment report on the sustainable management of plastic waste exported from the EU to Türkiye.

Q&A on Directive (EU) 2024/1785 amending Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) and Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste.

A Commission report on the assessment of the appropriateness of revising the targets for recycling efficiency and recovery of materials set out in Parts B and C of Annex XII to Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.

A frequently asked questions document on the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation.

There are few rivers in Finland that are not impacted by hydropower dams or other constructions. Public support is increasing to restore free-flowing rivers. This study used a cost-benefit analysis to identify Finnish residents’ willingness to pay for river restoration, finding broad support.

Plastics in the environment form new conformations as they fuse with rock, sand or organic materials. These are called plastiglomerates. An Indian study found that the microplastiglomerates (the microscopic version) can absorb contaminants, such as heavy metals, in the ocean.

Ornamental plants provide multiple environmental benefits, including cleaning up our soil, water and air (‘phytoremediation’). This study reviews their phytoremediation role, highlighting how their ability to capture carbon and clean pollutants can support net zero and pollution reduction targets.

Processes for treating sludge wastewater produce the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide as a byproduct. In this study, researchers aerated sludge produced by a wastewater treatment plant in the Netherlands with pure oxygen, finding that this method reduced nitrous oxide emissions by 67%.

Monitoring microplastic pollution is important but challenging. This review of fourteen studies across seven countries shows that barnacles can serve as indicators of microplastic pollution levels in their local environment.