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The Commission published its first report under the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), showing Member States' progress.
In the face of political challenges to scientific evidence, both entities emphasised the indispensable role of science for informed policy decisions.
Very small pieces of plastic – known as nanoplastic particles – are often under-represented in both research and policy contexts. A study estimates that they may be the dominant form of marine plastic pollution in the North Atlantic.
Two EU-funded projects are leading the way in lowering plastic waste, increasing circularity and showing that bio-based products are the future.
The PLAST2bCLEANED project has pioneered a revolutionary process that transforms hazardous plastic waste into high-value, circular resources.
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 new rules will help ensure fair competition across the Single Market and support Europe’s transition to a sustainable economy.
A single car may contain around 240 kg of plastic – and much of this plastic waste is difficult to recycle at the end of a car's life. New research reveals ways to improve plastics circularity in the vehicle sector and offers policy insights.