EU Council backs simplification for small packaging producers under Omnibus VIII
The EU Council has agreed its negotiating position on simplifying extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules under the Packaging and Packaging…
EU Parliament backs simplified waste compliance rules for small businesses
The EU Parliament has adopted proposals to exempt small and micro enterprises from appointing waste compliance representatives in other Member…
Eurostat reports widening EU e-waste gap as NGOs demand stricter recycling rules
Eurostat reports 32.4 kg of new electronic equipment per EU resident in 2024, compared with just 12.3 kg of e-waste…
EU vehicle recycling rules enter into force on 13 August, tightening circularity
New EU rules on end-of-life vehicles will tighten recycling, traceability and producer responsibility while boosting the recovery of steel, aluminium,…
EU packaging rules start applying with PFAS ban for food-contact materials
New EU packaging rules start applying on 12 August 2026, with strict limits on PFAS in food-contact packaging among the…
EU Council agrees negotiating stance to simplify and streamline environmental rules
The EU Council has agreed its position on parts of the Omnibus VIII simplification package, covering industrial emissions, circular economy…
EU Parliament approves circularity rules for vehicle design and recycling
The European Parliament has given final approval to new EU rules covering vehicles from design to end-of-life treatment. The regulation…
EU Commission presents measures to simplify environmental legislation
The changes will contribute to reducing the administrative burden for businesses, while keeping the EU's ambitious objectives to protect the…
Ecommerce Europe: Position paper on Extended Producer Responsibility
Jan 11, 2022 In a new position paper, Ecommerce Europe calls for the setting-up of a...