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Guidance on the protection of bird species under the Birds Directive.

Frequently Asked Questions on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

A guidance document on the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Treatment wetlands are a method of purifying wastewater. This study tested a natural wastewater treatment system in Argentina comprising tanks, wetlands and ponds. The system removed most solids and pollution from kitchen and bathroom water, worked during floods, and supported healthy plant growth. 

Diversity of macroinvertebrates (e.g. snails, worms, and larval insects) is an indicator of river health. This study sampled locations along a Chinese watershed and found that downstream locations, where interconnectivity of river habitats was greater, saw higher macroinvertebrate diversity.

Microalgae can remove pollutants from wastewater, though their ability to do so is influenced by how pollutants interact. This study explored the use of the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris to remove nitrates, phosphates, and the common antibiotic florfenicol from wastewater.

Commercially farmed fish are at risk of becoming contaminated by ingested microplastics. This study measured ingested microplastics in farmed European seabass, finding the highest levels of microplastics in the intestine, blood, gills, liver and fillet. Larger particles accumulated in the fillet.

As seen for many amphibians globally, the Natterjack Toad is in decline in Europe due to reduction in habitat and breeding failure. The species requires monitoring for conservation. This study introduces audio recording at breeding ponds as an effective form of long-term, non-invasive monitoring.

Highly saline soil threatens agricultural productivity, ecosystem stability, and food security. Removing excess salts from soil relies on freshwater flushing – a challenge for arid regions. This study developed a sustainable soil remediation system able to remove 95.9% of salt from soil in 7 days.