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Countries are meeting in Geneva for the first Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution plenary.
A mid-term review of the EU's Zero Pollution Action Plan found that Europe’s health and competitiveness are suffering due to slow implementation.
The PLAST2bCLEANED project has pioneered a revolutionary process that transforms hazardous plastic waste into high-value, circular resources.
Two groundbreaking EU-funded projects offer a definitive roadmap for removing PFAS from industrial streams and drinking water alike.
Nitrogen is a key pollutant in European waters. A study explores whether restoring wetlands could help reduce nitrogen levels and improve water quality across the EU, finding it to be an effective solution if applied strategically.
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.
Researchers have developed a machine learning approach to map the areas where 11 potentially toxic chemicals exceed safety guidelines in Czech farmland. The model accurately predicts hazardous areas and identifies important drivers of contamination.
The new framework is a major step towards more coordinated and efficient chemical safety assessments throughout the EU.
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.