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Parliament and Council agree drastic cuts to plastic pollution of environment

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Single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws and cotton buds, will be banned in the EU under plans provisionally agreed between Parliament and...

MEPs to vote on new EU strategy for plastics

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An advisory report from the European Parliament’s environment committee on the European Union’s strategy for reducing plastic waste will be put to a vote...

Interview: Commissioner Vella opens sails for sustainability

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From the increasing threat of marine litter to the cruise industry – Europe boasts a booming year-round cruise destination, it is no wonder the...

EU to lay off cancer-causing chemicals

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To protect workers in the European Union from workplace-related cancer as well as other health problems, the European Commission has proposed to limit exposure...

Plans to boost recycling in Europe

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The share of municipal waste, which includes garbage from households and businesses, that is being recycled is only 44% today. It could rise to...
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