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New EU rules to target 10 single-use plastic products found on beaches

With the amount of harmful plastic litter in oceans and seas growing ever greater, the European Commission has proposed new EU-wide rules to target the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on Europe's beaches and seas, as well as lost and abandoned fishing gear. Together, these constitute 70% of all marine litter items. The new rules are proportionate and tailored to get the best resu...
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EU ambassadors approve new rules on waste management and recycling

EU ambassadors endorsed the provisional agreement on the four legislative proposals of the waste package reached with the European Parliament on 18 December 2017. The waste package will lead to more recycling of waste and contribute to the creation of a circular economy. It will improve the way waste is managed as well as encourage the re-use of valuable material embedded in waste. The new rules ...
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