European recycling body proposed an extension to waste shipment deadlines as non-OECD countries are expected to struggle with compliance

Preliminary research identifies which products have the most potential to reduce waste through repair

Producers are urging EU policymakers to support domestic market for recycling as Europe’s share of global production falls

Harmonised labelling scheme aims to boost packaging recycling, address diverse waste systems and consumer behaviour across member states

Waste prevention strategies need to overcome barriers to knowledge transfer and be adapted to local characteristics if Europe is to achieve reduction targets

New study reveals massive untapped potential in bio-waste capture with only 26 per cent of food waste currently collected separately

New research report identifies potential quality protocols for key materials such as aggregates, concrete, fired clay bricks and gypsum

National electronic registries and standardised waste composition analyses proposed by JRC

New report recommends also including biogenic emissions when EU considers adding municipal incineration into ETS, ‘as atmosphere does not distinguish between fossil and non-fossil CO2 in terms of its response to emissions’

European Union takes a step towards reducing e-waste and empowering consumers by adopting legislation which will make 'defective products repaired in an easier, cheaper and faster way'