by Valeria Branca | Sep 18, 2023 | Autumn 2023 Newsletter
The Zero draft text of the international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, is finally out. The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) is taking concrete steps to address plastic pollution, especially in our...
by exh-admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Summer 2023
In March 2022, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. The resolution (5/14) requested...
by exh-admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Summer 2023
In November 2022, a pivotal step was taken by the European Commission as it unveiled a comprehensive revision proposal for the existing Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. The key aim of this proposal was to foster harmonization of packaging requirements across...
by exh-admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Summer 2023
European Commission’s Report Highlights Member States’ Progress Towards Waste Management TargetsBrussels, June 8, 2023 The European Commission has released the COM(2023) 304 final report, presenting an evaluation of Member States’ performance...
by exh-admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Summer 2023
Framework Directive European Commission Proposes Directive to Address Textiles and Food Waste in Circular Economy EffortsBrussels, July 5, 2023 The European Commission has introduced a proposal for a directive (COM(2023) 420 final) that seeks to amend Directive...