For immediate release: Brussels, 14/06/18 Member States to phase-out subsidies to incineration, separate collection obligations prevail Press Contacts: Janek Vahk, Development and Policy Coordinator, Zero Waste Europe: janek@zerowasteeurope.eu /+32 493 553779 The
European Commission steps forward to cut on single-use plastics – but it’s just the beginning
For immediate release: Brussels, 28/05/18 European Commission steps forward to cut on single-use plastics – but it’s just the beginning Press Contacts: Roberta Arbinolo, Communications Officer, Rethink Plastic alliance /
NGOs call the Commission to protect citizens from endocrine disruptors
NGOs call the Commission to protect citizens from endocrine disruptors The EU has the obligation to protect its people and the environment from all harm caused by endocrine disrupting chemicals
Renewable energy proposal boycotts the EU Plastic Strategy and the Circular Economy
For immediate release: Brussels, 14/05/18 Renewable energy proposal boycotts the EU Plastic Strategy and the Circular Economy Press Contacts: Janek Vahk, Development and Policy Coordinator, Zero Waste Europe: janek@zerowasteeurope.eu /+32 493
Zero Waste Europe and partners call on the EU to exclude plastic-to-fuel from the Renewable Energy Directive
Zero Waste Europe and partners call on the EU to exclude plastic-to-fuel from the Renewable Energy Directive Today Zero Waste Europe called the European institutions to exclude non-renewable solid waste such
New tax on non-recycled plastic packaging waste will fail to address the plastic pollution crisis
For immediate release: Brussels, 02/05/18 New tax on non-recycled plastic packaging waste will fail to address the plastic pollution crisis Press Contact: Roberta Arbinolo, Communications Officer, Zero Waste Europe / Rethink Plastic
The Circular Economy Package is approved, now it is time to make it real
For immediate release: Brussels, 18/04/18 The Circular Economy Package is approved, now it is time to make it real Press Contact: Ferran Rosa, Waste Policy Officer, Zero Waste Europe: ferran@zerowasteeurope.eu / +32 (0) 2
Rethink Plastic challenges the European Parliament to break free from plastic bottles
Rethink Plastic challenges the European Parliament to break free from plastic bottles Today Rethink Plastic prompted the European Parliament to set the example and break free from plastic bottles, with
Plastic packaging failing to prevent food waste crisis, new study finds
For immediate release: Brussels, April 10th 2018 Plastic packaging failing to prevent food waste crisis, new study finds Contacts: Ariadna Rodrigo, Sustainable Products Campaigner at Zero Waste Europe: ariadna@zerowasteeurope.eu /
Beyond single-use plastic: a new era for European businesses is within reach
Beyond single-use plastic: a new era for European businesses is within reach With a true concept night, Rethink Plastic took participants into the future to explore the opportunities of a post-single-use
Citizens’ pressure convince UK government to introduce deposit schemes for beverages
Press release: Citizens’ pressure convince UK government to introduce deposit schemes for beverages For immediate release: Brussels, 28/03/18 England introduces a deposit in all plastic, glass and metal drinks containers sold
Rethink Plastic launches a summer challenge for the European Commission
Rethink Plastic has sent an open letter to the European Commission calling on them to propose strong and harmonised EU legislation within the EU Strategy on Plastics in the Circular Economy
