Single-use plastics - News

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.

In 2023, 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste were generated in the EU, or 177.8 kg per inhabitant. While this marks a reduction of 8.7 kg per capita compared with 2022, the figure remains 21.2 kg higher than in 2013.

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.

The initiative aims to provide a common methodology for calculating recycled plastic content in single-use beverage bottles.

Find out some important facts about single-use plastics and what the EU is doing to combat their use.

Join the EU’s largest annual environmental conference online now, which will explore how Europe can shift to more circular and sustainable models.

Athens, Greece – In an age where electronic waste is rapidly increasing and digital access is essential, Phones Without Borders, an initiative led by Julia Minder and the organization selfm. aid, is addressing both environmental and social challenges with one powerful solution.

The measures, which have now entered into force, will enhance resource efficiency, increase competitiveness and improve our economic security.