The study suggests that this could see an increase in waste prevention and recycling

The body’s new report labels the technology as a ‘distraction’ from circular efforts

Plastics Europe has noted that the installed recycling capacity for flexible plastic film now equates to 2.7 metric tonnes

The charity has reviewed environmental progress in the Republic of Ireland, awarding the Government a C+

The trade association supports the European Commission’s proposed revision to the PPWD

The charity has published a white paper calling on the UN to address plastic pollution and support the transition to a circular economy for plastics in a new treaty

In an open letter to the Environment Minister, a group of 21 organisations urged the Government to align with the EU Single-Use Directive

In an open letter to the European Parliament, the alliance encourages MEPs to go further to tackle illegal imports on online markets

Zero Waste Europe shows concern for the European Commission’s decision to leave municipal waste to energy incinerators from the legislation

The study suggests that the implementation of holistic resource systems could save 2.76 billion tonnes of CO2 per year