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Break Free From Plastic New tax on non-recycled plastic packaging waste will fail to address the plastic pollution crisis
02/05/2018in Break Free From Plastic 0 Comments 0 Likes

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

by Roberta Arbinolo
Circular Economy The Circular Economy Package is approved, now it is time to make it real
18/04/2018in Circular Economy 0 Comments 0 Likes

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

by Roberta Arbinolo
Break Free From Plastic Plastic packaging failing to prevent food waste crisis, new study finds
10/04/2018in Break Free From Plastic 2 Comments 0 Likes

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 /

by Roberta Arbinolo
Press Releases Citizens’ pressure convince UK government to introduce deposit schemes for beverages
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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

by Roberta Arbinolo
Circular Economy Sardinia paves the way towards Zero Waste on islands
30/01/2018in Circular Economy 1 Comments 0 Likes

Sardinia paves the way towards Zero Waste on islands

by Ferran Rosa
Bioenergy The European Parliament halts perverse subsidies to energy from mixed waste
17/01/2018in Bioenergy 1 Comments 0 Likes

The European Parliament halts perverse subsidies to energy from mixed waste

by Roberta Arbinolo
Break Free From Plastic The European Commission steps forward to reduce plastic pollution
16/01/2018in Break Free From Plastic 0 Comments 0 Likes

The European Commission steps forward to reduce plastic pollution

by Roberta Arbinolo
in cities French city of Besançon saves €800,000 through extensive use of decentralised composting
20/12/2017in in cities 0 Comments 0 Likes

French city of Besançon saves €800,000 through extensive use of decentralised composting

by Ferran Rosa
Biowaste Circular Economy? Member States want it ‘despacito’
18/12/2017in Biowaste 1 Comments 0 Likes

Circular Economy? Member States want it ‘despacito’

Circular Economy? Member States want it ‘despacito’ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Brussels, 18/12/17 After an 18-hour-long last negotiating meeting between the Council and the European Parliament an agreement to review the

by Ferran Rosa
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press release: Industry MEPs vote to exclude subsidies for waste-to-energy from mixed waste
29/11/2017in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 2 Comments 0 Likes

Press release: Industry MEPs vote to exclude subsidies for waste-to-energy from mixed waste

by Roberta Arbinolo
EPR - Extended Producer Responsibility Europe must design economic incentives fit for a circular economy
10/11/2017in EPR - Extended Producer Responsibility 0 Comments 0 Likes

Europe must design economic incentives fit for a circular economy

by Roberta Arbinolo
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution The Environment Committee’s vote on Renewable Energy confirms its commitment to Circular Economy
24/10/2017in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 2 Comments 0 Likes

The Environment Committee’s vote on Renewable Energy confirms its commitment to Circular Economy

by Roberta Arbinolo
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Letter to the European Parliament ENVI Committee on RED
27/09/2017in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Letter to the European Parliament ENVI Committee on RED

by Matt Franklin
Circular Economy Zero Waste Europe to the European Commission: let’s use plastics only when it makes sense
26/09/2017in Circular Economy 0 Comments 0 Likes

Zero Waste Europe to the European Commission: let’s use plastics only when it makes sense

by Roberta Arbinolo
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Sign-on Letter to the Green Climate Fund
25/09/2017in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Sign-on Letter to the Green Climate Fund

by Matt Franklin
Press Releases Scotland adopts a deposit for beverages that paves the way for the EU Strategy on Plastics
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Scotland adopts a deposit for beverages that paves the way for the EU Strategy on Plastics

by Matt Franklin
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Joint letter on amendments to RED II by CEPI, EURIC, Plastic Recyclers Europe and ZWE
06/09/2017in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Joint letter on amendments to RED II by CEPI, EURIC, Plastic Recyclers Europe and ZWE

by Matt Franklin
Circular Economy New study presents plan for Circular Economy using existing economic measures
12/07/2017in Circular Economy 1 Comments 0 Likes

New study presents plan for Circular Economy using existing economic measures

by Matt Franklin
Press Releases Press Release: Enough excuses: it’s time for EU Member States to break free from plastic bags
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Press Release: Enough excuses: it’s time for EU Member States to break free from plastic bags

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Brussels, 03/07/17Brussels, 3 July 2017 – More than 7 months after the transposition deadline of the EU Plastic bags directive, environmental NGOs celebrate today the 8th edition

by Matt Franklin
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution PRESS RELEASE: European Parliament’s report calls for halt on harmful subsidies to waste incineration
07/06/2017in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 1 Comments 0 Likes

PRESS RELEASE: European Parliament’s report calls for halt on harmful subsidies to waste incineration

by Roberta Arbinolo
Press Releases IPEN PRESS RELEASE: At UN meeting, Canada and Chile stand alone trying to legitimize e-waste dumping and promote recycling of toxic chemical into children’s products
26/04/2017in Press Releases 0 Comments 0 Likes

IPEN PRESS RELEASE: At UN meeting, Canada and Chile stand alone trying to legitimize e-waste dumping and promote recycling of toxic chemical into children’s products

by Matt Franklin
Break Free From Plastic Simona Bonafè drives Europe to a circular economy
14/03/2017in Break Free From Plastic 0 Comments 0 Likes

Simona Bonafè drives Europe to a circular economy

by Ferran Rosa
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press release: Future and financing waste-to-energy
28/02/2017in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 1 Comments 0 Likes

Press release: Future and financing waste-to-energy

by Matt Franklin
Press Releases Action of February 13 2007. Source: Friends of the Earth Europe Action of February 13 2007. Source: Friends of the Earth Europe
13/02/2017in Press Releases 0 Comments 0 Likes

10th anniversary of EU recycling rules marked by green groups

by Ferran Rosa
Break Free From Plastic PRESS RELEASE: European Commission Plastics Roadmap not leading anywhere
26/01/2017in Break Free From Plastic 0 Comments 0 Likes

PRESS RELEASE: European Commission Plastics Roadmap not leading anywhere

by Matt Franklin
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Commission calls for defunding of waste-to-energy
26/01/2017in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 1 Comments 0 Likes

Commission calls for defunding of waste-to-energy

by Ferran Rosa
Press Releases MEPs bring back Potocnik 2014’s spirit in a push towards zero waste
24/01/2017in Press Releases 2 Comments 0 Likes

MEPs bring back Potocnik 2014’s spirit in a push towards zero waste

by Ferran Rosa
Press Releases Press Release: Six paths to make Extended Producer Responsibility fit for a circular economy
11/01/2017in Press Releases 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press Release: Six paths to make Extended Producer Responsibility fit for a circular economy

by Ferran Rosa
in cities Press Release: New zero waste Roubaix case study shows ‘where there is a will there is a way’
05/12/2016in in cities 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press Release: New zero waste Roubaix case study shows ‘where there is a will there is a way’

by Matt Franklin
in cities PRESS RELEASE: Valencia’s commitment to introduce a container deposit scheme, a step forward for Circular Economy in Europe
30/11/2016in in cities 1 Comments 0 Likes

PRESS RELEASE: Valencia’s commitment to introduce a container deposit scheme, a step forward for Circular Economy in Europe

by Matt Franklin
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press Release: International NGOs State Support for Impacted Communities from Waste Incineration in Cement Plants
16/11/2016in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press Release: International NGOs State Support for Impacted Communities from Waste Incineration in Cement Plants

by Matt Franklin
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press Release: MEPs support the end to harmful subsidies to waste-to-energy incineration
19/10/2016in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press Release: MEPs support the end to harmful subsidies to waste-to-energy incineration

by Matt Franklin
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press Release: Circular Economy can be a game-changer to reach ESR targets
27/09/2016in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press Release: Circular Economy can be a game-changer to reach ESR targets

by Matt Franklin
Press Releases Press Release: Germany should work for and not against a Circular Economy in Europe
16/09/2016in Press Releases 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press Release: Germany should work for and not against a Circular Economy in Europe

by Matt Franklin
Break Free From Plastic Press release: A vision of a future free from plastic pollution: the EU must rise to the challenge
14/09/2016in Break Free From Plastic 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press release: A vision of a future free from plastic pollution: the EU must rise to the challenge

by Delphine
Press Releases PRESS RELEASE: Concern that flame retardants cause more harm than safety
08/09/2016in Press Releases 0 Comments 0 Likes

PRESS RELEASE: Concern that flame retardants cause more harm than safety

by Matt Franklin
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press Release: Zero Waste Europe – New ESR proposal is promising but lacks strength
25/07/2016in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press Release: Zero Waste Europe – New ESR proposal is promising but lacks strength

by Matt Franklin
People's Design Lab PRESS RELEASE: People’s Design Lab launched to redesign wasteful products
05/07/2016in People's Design Lab 0 Comments 0 Likes

PRESS RELEASE: People’s Design Lab launched to redesign wasteful products

by Matt Franklin
Break Free From Plastic PRESS RELEASE: EU Member States asked to deliver final decisive effort for Europe to break free from single-use plastic bags
01/07/2016in Break Free From Plastic 2 Comments 0 Likes

PRESS RELEASE: EU Member States asked to deliver final decisive effort for Europe to break free from single-use plastic bags

by Matt Franklin
in cities New case study: Parma proves 70% recycling and 100kg residual waste can be achieved in only 4 years
20/06/2016in in cities 3 Comments 0 Likes

New case study: Parma proves 70% recycling and 100kg residual waste can be achieved in only 4 years

by Matt Franklin
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