Circular economy – Euractiv https://www.euractiv.com News & EU policy from Europe, for Europe Tue, 28 May 2024 14:53:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/cropped-cropped-Brand-avatar-_-CMYK-1-32x32.jpg Circular economy – Euractiv https://www.euractiv.com 32 32 Building a sustainable future – The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/video/live-now-building-a-sustainable-future-the-revision-of-the-energy-performance-of-buildings-directive/ Thu, 23 May 2024 07:29:05 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=video&p=2095999 EU Parliament approves new rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/eu-parliament-approves-new-rules-to-reduce-reuse-and-recycle-packaging/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:32:07 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2082617 EU Parliament approves new ‘ecodesign’ rules to make products more sustainable https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eu-parliament-approves-new-ecodesign-rules-to-make-products-more-sustainable/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:30:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2081948 EU Parliament ratifies Right to Repair Directive https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/eu-parliament-ratifies-right-to-repair-directive/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:14:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2081621 Europe finalises rules for more recycling, less waste exports https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/europe-finalises-rules-for-more-recycling-less-waste-exports/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:00:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2067820 Building back better: Ukrainian reconstruction has already begun – let’s make it sustainable https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/opinion/building-back-better-ukrainian-reconstruction-has-already-begun-lets-make-it-sustainable/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:30:49 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2066067 Europe needs to step up circular economy efforts: EU agency https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/europe-needs-to-step-up-circular-economy-efforts-eu-agency/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:25:23 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2065448 EU gives final green light to critical raw materials strategy https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eu-gives-final-green-light-to-critical-raw-materials-strategy/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:03:35 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2063496 EU Parliament approves proposal to reduce textile and food waste https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/eu-parliament-approves-proposal-to-reduce-textile-and-food-waste/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:35:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2061309 Level up EU circular economy: Unlock the power of mixed waste sorting https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/opinion/level-up-eu-circular-economy-unlock-the-power-of-mixed-waste-sorting/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:22:46 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2056176 Lawmakers back EU law to cut food and textile waste https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/lawmakers-back-eu-law-to-cut-food-and-textile-waste/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:51:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2047874 EU Commission warns Romania over landfill waste management https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-commission-warns-romania-over-landfill-waste-management/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:49:02 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2044667 Why fashion’s ‘recycling’ is not saving the planet https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/why-fashions-recycling-is-not-saving-the-planet/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:34:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2044277 The case for separate targets in the EU’s 2040 climate strategy https://www.euractiv.com/section/climate-environment/opinion/the-case-for-separate-targets-in-the-eus-2040-climate-strategy/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:30:03 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2040948 EU-backed green certification scheme for raw materials launched, in world first https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eu-backed-green-certification-scheme-for-raw-materials-launched-in-world-first/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:28:00 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2041034 Packaging waste regulation offers a final test of Europe’s commitment to the Green Deal https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/opinion/packaging-waste-regulation-offers-a-final-test-of-europes-commitment-to-the-green-deal/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:23:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2040188 EU Commission wants captured CO2 to become ‘tradeable commodity’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eu-commission-wants-captured-co2-to-become-tradeable-commodity/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:50 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2039184 Spanish pellet spill puts EU law on microplastic pollution in the spotlight https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/spanish-pellet-spill-puts-eu-law-on-microplastic-pollution-in-the-spotlight/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:20:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2033468 Why Europe should become a hub for innovation in materials https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/opinion/why-europe-should-become-a-hub-for-innovation-in-materials/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:30:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2032338 Recycling market in Europe faces ‘collapse’ after EU waste export ban https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-materials/news/recycling-market-in-europe-faces-collapse-after-eu-waste-export-ban/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:30:50 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2032933 Norway’s parliament gives green light for controversial deep-sea mining https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/norways-parliament-gives-green-light-for-controversial-deep-sea-mining/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:48:56 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=882308 French local authorities seek axing of EU deposit return scheme for plastic bottles https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/french-local-authorities-seek-axing-of-eu-deposit-return-scheme-for-plastic-bottles/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:54:41 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=880152 Deal on EU trash export ban hailed as end of ‘waste colonialism’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-materials/news/deal-on-eu-trash-export-ban-hailed-as-end-of-waste-colonialism/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:58:26 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2029894 Business leader: ‘Europe lacks a clear policy framework for bio-based products’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/biomass/interview/business-leader-europe-lacks-a-clear-policy-framework-for-bio-based-products/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:24:30 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=2028935 ‘Pay-as-you-throw’: The microchips conquering Europe’s waste bins https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/pay-as-you-throw-the-microchips-conquering-europes-waste-bins/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 06:00:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2020814 Eastern countries seek EU help to catch up on the bioeconomy https://www.euractiv.com/section/biomass/news/eastern-countries-seek-eu-help-to-catch-up-on-the-bioeconomy/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:40:53 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2024482 EU’s critical minerals act welcome but falling short, say green groups and industry https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eus-critical-minerals-act-welcome-but-falling-short-say-green-groups-and-industry/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:19:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2024325 Deal on new ‘ecodesign’ rules to make EU products greener, easier to repair https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/deal-on-new-ecodesign-rules-to-make-eu-products-greener-easier-to-repair/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:37:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2023227 Romania aims to recycle 7 billion PETs per year https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/romania-aims-to-recycle-7-billion-pets-per-year/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:54:15 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2022218 The draft regulation on packaging waste stokes fears about impact on forests https://www.euractiv.com/section/climate-environment/news/what-is-the-impact-of-packaging-on-our-forests/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:49:36 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2016248 Parliament votes to water down EU’s packaging waste law https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/parliament-votes-to-water-down-eus-packaging-waste-law/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:14:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2017375 EU Parliament adopts Right to Repair law with broad support https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/eu-parliament-adopts-right-to-repair-law-with-broad-support/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:36:46 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2015958 UN plastic treaty talks grapple with re-use, recycle, reduce debate https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/un-plastic-treaty-talks-grapple-with-re-use-recycle-reduce-debate/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:37:36 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2013782 MEPs denounce packaging waste regulation lobbying as violating ‘Qatargate’ rules https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/hold-meps-denounce-packaging-waste-regulation-lobbying-as-violating-qatargate-rules/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:57:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2012459 Brussels goes into infringement mode over Austria’s failure to adopt waste, rail rules https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/brussels-goes-into-infringement-mode-over-austrias-failure-to-adopt-waste-rail-rules/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:16:03 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2011760 Norway reluctant to ban deep sea mining in the Arctic, despite French pressure https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/norway-reluctant-to-ban-deep-sea-mining-in-the-arctic-despite-french-pressure/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:43:59 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=865446 EU agrees mineral supply targets to cut reliance on China https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eu-agrees-mineral-supply-targets-to-cut-reliance-on-china/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:40:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2007885 In UN talks for a global plastic treaty, delegates to face off over production limits https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/in-un-talks-for-a-global-plastic-treaty-delegates-to-face-off-over-production-limits/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:02:30 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2006957 Portugal activists urge suspension of lithium projects after PM quits https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/portugal-activists-urge-suspension-of-lithium-projects-after-pm-quits/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:35:01 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2005455 Western miners seek premium pricing for rare earth metals to break China grip https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/western-miners-seek-premium-pricing-for-rare-earth-metals-to-break-china-grip/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:55:53 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2005492 Bottled drink firms attacked over misleading green claims https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/bottled-drink-firms-attacked-over-misleading-green-claims/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:00:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2004530 EU readies new recycling goals for permanent magnets in white goods, wind turbines https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-materials/news/eu-readies-new-recycling-goals-for-permanent-magnets-in-white-goods-wind-turbines/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:00:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2003616 France prepares major mining inventory in push for critical raw materials https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/france-prepares-major-mining-inventory-in-push-for-critical-raw-materials/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:54:34 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=859005 Is Europe about to ban the iconic Coca-Cola bottle? https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/is-europe-about-to-ban-the-iconic-coca-cola-bottle/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:05:07 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1999769 Leading parliamentary committee adopts Right to Repair directive https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/leading-parliamentary-committee-adopts-right-to-repair-directive/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:28:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1998974 Italian lawmakers weigh on EU’s green packaging law ahead of key vote https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/italian-lawmakers-weigh-on-eus-green-packaging-law-ahead-of-key-vote/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:09:05 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1997352 Experts: Stockpiling may be EU’s blind spot in critical raw materials debate https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/stockpiling-may-be-eus-blind-spot-in-critical-raw-materials-debate-experts-say/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:13:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1996949 China to curb exports of graphite, a key battery material https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/china-to-curb-exports-of-graphite-a-key-battery-material/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:40:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1996724 At Paris summit, EU reaffirms push for critical raw materials https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/at-paris-summit-eu-reaffirms-push-for-critical-raw-materials/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:10:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=849389 Critical minerals require a critically different approach https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/opinion/critical-minerals-require-a-critically-different-approach/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:57:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1984070 EU urged to restrict export of ‘black mass’ from used electric vehicles https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-materials/news/eu-urged-to-restrict-export-of-black-mass-from-used-electric-vehicles/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:00:41 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1983254 Poland in talks with Germany over alleged illegal waste shipments https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/poland-in-talks-with-germany-over-alleged-illegal-waste-shipments/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:21:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1981764 EU bank chief warns against ‘Colonialism 2.0’ as green transition progresses https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/eu-bank-chief-warns-against-colonialism-2-0-as-green-transition-progresses/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:33:08 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1981334 Czech government pushes for lithium mining despite regional scepticism https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/czech-government-pushes-for-lithium-mining-despite-regional-scepticism/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:01:41 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1981104 EU parliament backs plans to secure raw materials supply https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eu-parliament-backs-plans-to-secure-raw-materials-supply/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:05:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1977762 Europe’s mining quest faces a hurdle: angry locals https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/europes-mining-quest-faces-a-hurdle-angry-locals/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:50:34 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1977456 Apple bows to EU and unveils iPhone with USB-C charger https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/apple-bows-to-eu-and-unveils-iphone-with-usb-c-charger/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:40:20 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1976355 Environmentalists fret over Portuguese green light for lithium mine https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/environmentalists-fret-over-portuguese-green-light-for-lithium-mine/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:11:51 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1973974 Parliament raises recycling goals in EU Critical Raw Materials Act https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/parliament-raises-recycling-goals-in-eu-critical-raw-materials-act/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:32:46 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1973768 Towards global action on resource governance https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/opinion/towards-global-action-on-resource-governance/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:13:56 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1973541 With mining set to increase in the near future, its negative impact on vulnerable communities and ecosystems is bound to worsen. Governments need to ensure their protection from the activities of the mining industry, write Diego Marin and Jan Morrill. ]]> Parliament moves to bolster EU’s ‘strategic projects’ for critical minerals https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/parliament-to-bolster-eus-strategic-projects-for-critical-minerals/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:45:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1972185 Study: Reusable packaging lowers emissions compared to single-use https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/reusable-packaging-lowers-emissions-compared-to-single-use-study/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:24:44 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1971739 Recyclers applaud EU’s new plastic recycling goal for cars, automakers wary https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-materials/news/recyclers-applaud-eus-new-plastic-recycling-goal-for-cars-automakers-wary/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:12:36 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1968918 Mongolia to deepen cooperation with US on rare earths https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/mongolia-to-deepen-cooperation-with-us-on-rare-earths/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:15:48 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1963245 Poland files EU complaint over illegal waste imports from Germany https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/poland-files-eu-complaint-over-illegal-waste-imports-from-germany/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 06:45:27 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1961880 Earth reaches ‘Plastic Overshoot Day’ as waste crisis continues https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/earth-reaches-plastic-overshoot-day-as-waste-crisis-continues/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:30:46 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1960828 World nations debate future of deep-sea mining in Jamaica https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/world-nations-debate-future-of-deep-sea-mining-in-jamaica/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:25:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1961288 Why aluminium has its place in the EU’s list of strategic raw materials https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/opinion/why-aluminium-has-its-place-in-the-eus-list-of-strategic-raw-materials/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:00:33 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1959952 EU already late for its 2030 raw materials targets, French experts warn https://www.euractiv.com/section/electricity/news/eu-raw-materials-targets-will-be-very-difficult-to-achieve-french-experts/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:43:02 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=828987 Poland to sue Germany over waste imports https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/poland-to-sue-germany-over-waste-imports/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:35:03 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1957996 Parliament vote boosts EU green product rules, leaves out online sales https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/parliament-vote-boosts-eu-green-product-rules-leaves-out-online-sales/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:46:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1955453 EU way off from reaching circular economy goals, experts say https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eu-way-off-from-reaching-circular-economy-goals-experts-say/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:21:52 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1953636 US should reach minerals deal with EU this year, official says https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/us-should-reach-minerals-deal-with-eu-this-year-official-says/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:28:29 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1953058 EU countries give final greenlight to new battery production rules https://www.euractiv.com/section/road-transport/news/eu-countries-give-final-greenlight-to-new-battery-production-rules/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:37:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1953102 More work needed on EU’s textile waste reduction plan, campaigners say https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/more-work-needed-on-eus-textile-waste-reduction-plan-campaigners-say/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:39:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1952809 Renault boss: War of the future will be over critical raw materials https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/renault-boss-war-of-the-future-will-be-over-critical-raw-materials/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:31:48 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1952416 Germany says preparing for possible China mineral export controls https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/germany-says-preparing-for-possible-china-mineral-export-controls/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:40:30 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1950906 Commission tables proposal for 30% cut in EU food waste by 2030 https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/commission-tables-proposal-for-30-cut-in-eu-food-waste-by-2030/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:51:22 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1950783 ‘Room for fine tuning’ on EU’s packaging waste regulation, official says https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/room-for-fine-tuning-on-eus-packaging-waste-regulation-officials-says/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:50:11 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1949204 France, Germany, Italy pledge close cooperation on critical raw materials https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/france-germany-italy-pledge-close-cooperation-on-critical-raw-materials/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:41:22 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=820773 Glass deposit scheme makes a comeback in France https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/glass-and-plastic-deposit-schemes-to-make-a-comeback-in-france/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:29:15 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=820037 Can the EU sustainable finance taxonomy unlock the circular economy? https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/can-the-eu-sustainable-finance-taxonomy-unlock-the-circular-economy/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:30:20 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1940006 The EU sustainable finance taxonomy aspires to provide the investments necessary to make the ambitious Circular Economy Action Plan a reality, and set an example for countries to follow. But for the transformation to happen, the taxonomies need to be in line with regulatory requirements and standards, write Jack Barrie and Pratrick Schröder. ]]> Lawmakers back EU ban on planned obsolescence, destruction of unsold goods https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/lawmakers-back-eu-ban-on-planned-obsolescence-destruction-of-unsold-goods/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:24:34 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1939714 EU in talks with Chile on raw materials ‘strategic partnership’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eu-in-talks-with-chile-on-raw-materials-strategic-partnership/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:51:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1939721 Biodiversity offsets under fire as EU updates green finance taxonomy https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/biodiversity-offsets-under-fire-as-eu-updates-green-finance-taxonomy/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:32:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1937306 Critical Raw Materials: China 15 years ahead, expert says https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/critical-raw-materials-china-15-years-ahead-expert-says/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:51:55 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1936794 France lags in 2025 EU recycling targets https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/france-lags-in-2025-eu-recycling-targets/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:27:34 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=814262 EU pushes alternative model to China in global race for raw materials https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eu-pushes-alternative-model-to-china-in-global-race-for-raw-materials/ Wed, 31 May 2023 10:45:19 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1931623 Plastic pollution: Treaty talks get into the nitty-gritty https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/plastic-pollution-treaty-talks-get-into-the-nitty-gritty/ Tue, 30 May 2023 05:40:19 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1930576 Critical Raw Materials: EU ministers want to move fast but dilemmas abound https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/critical-raw-materials-eu-ministers-want-to-move-fast-but-dilemmas-abound/ Tue, 23 May 2023 12:27:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1927712 Lawmaker mulls scrapping EU’s draft raw material domestic production targets https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eu-lawmaker-mulls-scrapping-eu-key-raw-material-domestic-production-targets/ Tue, 23 May 2023 08:11:12 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1927500 No destroying unsold goods: EU countries agree on green product rules https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/no-destroying-unsold-goods-eu-countries-agree-on-green-product-rules/ Mon, 22 May 2023 14:17:31 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1927191 Czech lithium could contribute to European energy security, says PM https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/czech-lithium-could-contribute-to-european-energy-security-says-pm/ Wed, 17 May 2023 04:42:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1924891 UN lays out blueprint to reduce plastic waste 80% by 2040 https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/un-lays-out-blueprint-to-reduce-plastic-waste-80-by-2040/ Wed, 17 May 2023 04:25:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1924846 EU countries blocking agreement on ecodesign law amid dispute over unsold textiles https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/eu-countries-blocking-agreement-on-ecodesign-law-amid-dispute-over-unsold-textiles/ Wed, 10 May 2023 15:14:54 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1921888 Reuse a ‘big opportunity’ to tackle packaging waste, advocates say https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/reuse-a-big-opportunity-to-tackle-packaging-waste-advocates-say/ Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1920029 Parliament split over how to tackle EU’s packaging waste problem https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/parliament-split-over-how-to-tackle-eus-packaging-waste-problem/ Mon, 08 May 2023 12:21:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1919741 Six countries call for ambitious measures to stop microplastics pollution https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/six-countries-call-for-ambitious-measures-to-stop-microplastics-pollution/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:16:03 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1916284 Finland’s Fortum begins battery material recovery from EV ‘black mass’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/finlands-fortum-begins-battery-material-recovery-from-ev-black-mass/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:15:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1914770 Axing aluminium from the Critical Raw Materials list was a mistake https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/opinion/axing-aluminium-from-the-critical-raw-materials-list-was-a-mistake/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:46:15 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1914655