About: waste

Mediterannean is Europe’s most waste-polluted sea, study says

Digital 14-01-2019

French investigation shines light on Amazon mass destruction of goods

Circular economy 03-07-2018

Thailand: The rich world’s new dumpsite for e-waste

Energy 08-05-2018

EU warms to plastic waste ‘recycling’ as transport fuel

A proposal to use non-recyclable plastic waste in the production of transport fuels is picking momentum among EU member states and legislators in the European Parliament, despite warnings from environmentalists.

French councillor pushes Commission to act on food waste

Climate change 21-12-2017

Member states give themselves more time to cut emissions

Member states struck a deal with Parliament on cutting emissions by 30% by 2030 from transport, buildings, waste and agriculture sector - but set themselves a later baseline to start counting emissions.
Circular economy 18-12-2017

Chinese waste ban ‘wake-up call’ for European recycling

Circular economy 08-11-2017


Circular economy 16-05-2017

Southerners back stricter EU waste rules, unlike Nordic countries


MEPs bolster EU recycling and landfill targets


Brexit will cost British businesses ‘billions’ unless Circular Economy Package is replaced

Brexit will cost British businesses billions of euros in lost efficiency savings, unless the government develops strong policies to replace the EU’s Circular Economy Package, researchers warned today (23 January).
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The benefits of waste-to-energy
Energy 25-11-2016

The benefits of waste-to-energy

Prevent, reuse, recycle and recover the best from what is left.

Germany wants to scrap EU recycling targets

Development Policy 15-09-2016

UK development minister challenged over ‘wasted aid’ claim


Fabien de Castilla: Business waste recycling has enormous potential

Only around ten companies currently collect waste from SMEs in France. New laws oblige businesses to separate their waste paper, but big change will not come without bigger incentives, Fabien de Castilla told EURACTIV’s partner La Tribune.


Climate change 13-04-2016

Air pollution and climate change top French environmental concerns

The French General Commission on Sustainable Development (CGDD) has published its annual study on France’s environmental concerns. Air quality has become a more prominent issue than ever before. EURACTIV's partner Journal de l'Environnement reports.
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Why waste your energy?
Energy 11-04-2016

Why waste your energy?

Climate change 09-03-2016

‘Pay as you throw’ cuts waste and encourages recycling, French report finds

Charging households based on the quantity of waste they produce is both an effective way to cut waste and an increasingly popular idea in France. Our partner Journal de l'Environnement reports.

Putting reuse and repair at heart of the circular economy

Every year, we throw away millions of euros worth of goods that could be repaired or reused. Europe must seize the opportunity offered by the new Circular Economy Package to turn this situation around, argues Michal Len. 

Circular Economy package to regulate construction sector

Climate change 12-11-2015

French Senate highlights the role of local authorities in fighting climate change

Despite the international nature of the climate negotiations, decisions taken at local and regional levels can have a big effect on climate change. EURACTIV France reports

A truly circular economy will massively reduce Europe’s climate impact

The climate conference in Paris is only weeks away but the emissions reductions pledges made by countries are far from sufficient. We now know that the meeting in Paris will at best provide a platform for further action, writes Anders Wijkman.

New Circular Economy Package takes shape

