European Parliament

EU PACKAGING EU Parliament approves PPWR / Reduction targets for plastic waste volumes / Associations voice disappointment	23.11.2023
GREENWASHING Advocacy group says drinks firms mislead consumers / Activists file EU complaint on recycling claims	23.11.2023
EUROPEAN PLASTICS WASTE EU bans exports of plastics waste to non-OECD countries / Anti-plastics groups call for complete ban	20.11.2023
PLASTIC PACKAGING Recyclate use quotas cannot be met, industry warns / European associations call for credit system	20.10.2023
GREENWASHING Clampdown on false sustainability claims / 'Green' labels must be verified / EU, other authorities on the case	16.10.2023
FRANCE Industry group unveils plan to recycle PS packaging / Elipso backs EU Parliament on deposit system / Proposed EPS rules face backlash	25.09.2023
PLASTICS INDUSTRY The EU Commissioner for Climate Protection is changing – what does that mean for the industry? / PIE asks some German associations	04.09.2023
PLASTICS INDUSTRY EUROPE The EU Commissioner for Climate Protection is changing – what does that mean for the industry? / PIE reached out to European associations	01.09.2023
FRANCE Tests said to support plans for EPS, XPS recycling / Business groups back French guidelines as EU doubts legality	30.08.2023
COFFEE CAPSULES Standard plastic and aluminium variants under scrutiny by EC / PPWR draft promotes biodegradable capsules / Nespresso launches home-compostable pods in France, Belgium	04.07.2023
LOGISTICS Container congestion down to 6.8% / Strikes paralyse ports on US West Coast / European Commission President von der Leyen to be godmother of Maersk's “green” vessel	08.06.2023
EUROPEAN PLASTICS WASTE Exports highest since 2021 / Basel Convention amendments bear fruit / Demand for waste PE in the lead / EU reclaim capacities grow	31.05.2023
PLASTIC PACKAGING German legislators want changes to planned EU regulation / Practical recycling criteria required	31.05.2023
PVC EU extends ban on lead content to imports / Recyclers receive limited exemption	12.05.2023
COFFEE CAPSULES European Bioplastics welcomes EC's proposed mandate for compostable capsules / Part of revised rules for PPWR / Green Dot group says move undermines recycling efforts	20.04.2023
LOGISTICS China delivers largest container ship in history / South Korea plans nuclear-powered freighters / Shipping firms threaten to reduce capacity	16.03.2023
POLYURETHANE FEEDSTOCKS European Commission to amend workplace exposure limits for diisocyanates / New rules “key” to climate neutrality transition / Industry groups welcome EU-wide harmonisation	15.03.2023
MCDONALD'S EU reuse targets to increase plastic packaging waste up to 300% – Kearny study / Fast food giant's official says regulation hurts economy, environment	13.03.2023
COMMENT PRE president Ton Emans reacts to MEPs' vote in favour of tighter waste shipment rules: “Plastics waste exports stop a key measure to keep valuable resources in the EU”	07.02.2023
PLASTICS WASTE UK MPs lament government's decision to reject calls for bans on export of plastics scrap / Recycler calls for local investments	01.02.2023
PLASTICS WASTE European Parliament votes for stricter shipment rules / Trade bodies say export ban a major setback for circular economy, recycling	31.01.2023
EUROPEAN ENERGY POLICY EU plans overhaul of emissions trading scheme / Officials approve natural gas price cap	10.01.2023
PLASTICS WASTE MEPs adopt report on new waste shipment regulation / European trade group calls for further amendments	09.12.2022
PACKAGING EU draft law sets targets for reuse, recycling / Goal is to cut packaging waste / Chemical recycling to count towards reclaim quotas / Trade groups raise concerns	05.12.2022
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT NGOs raise concerns on EU's revision to waste legislation / Circularity rate of 8.6% “dangerous for Europe's future”	21.11.2022