Plastics
Olympic athletes tell Coca-Cola, Pepsi to end plastic pollution
Push comes ahead of the imminent 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The future of packaging in Europe
Right-wing MEPs loathe the Green Deal — but have no plan of attack
The European Parliament has changed your life — really. Here’s how.
France and the EU both want green economies — but are clashing over how
What the EU’s new packaging rules mean for you
EU to ban single-use plastic in deal on new green packaging rules
Don’t trash European recycling
Step change in EU plastic recycling rates is possible — but only if the European Commission’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation prevents waste from third-party countries from counting against EU recycling targets.
Commission sparks greenwashing fears in row over ‘100 percent recycled’ claims
The EU executive suggests laxer rules for calculating recycled content in products, siding with the chemical industry.
UK’s Kemi Badenoch challenged over Canada trade claims
The government says discussions with Canada are continuing.
The Wild West in the plastic supply chain
Plastic pellet pollution has plagued the EU for years — and there’s little to no legal recourse.
Plastic gets political as it washes ashore in Spain
Millions of spilled plastic pellets have shown up on beaches. Conservatives insist there’s little danger. Socialists say urgent action is needed.
German government backtracks on tax hikes for farmers following protests
The country’s ruling coalition continues to struggle to finalize a budget for 2024.
Europe needs more cash, Belgian PM says
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo — whose country has taken over Europe’s rotating presidency — outlines a controversial proposal in an interview with POLITICO.
Unlocked: Top 10 behind-the-paywall stories of 2023
A Christmas gift for all the policy wonks out there.
2023 in review: 2 steps forward, 1 step back for sustainability
From a crackdown on greenwashing to Green Deal drama, POLITICO takes you through the biggest moments of the year.
The Turkey-shaped hole in the EU’s new waste export regime
New rules will allow huge volumes of EU trash to keep flowing to Turkey, despite the country’s struggles to process it.
Single-use fast-food packaging hangs in the balance
France has already banned it — now industry is lobbying hard to ensure the EU doesn’t do the same.
Proposed mandatory reuse rules jeopardizing world’s best recycling system
Crucial EU vote on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation could result in a rule intended to prevent waste including a loophole that causes a mountain of it.
Paper or plastic — let’s choose wisely
Next week’s vote on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is a risky moment for Europe’s green future and circular economy.
Hands off our Camembert! France kicks up a stink over draft EU recycling law
Brussels risks another ‘bendy banana’ PR disaster over single-use packaging.
Political will and collaboration needed to redesign plastics system
Industry identifies ‘Plastics Transition’ roadmap milestone: a dynamic cultural shift toward making plastics circular; driving lifecycle emissions to net zero; and fostering the sustainable use of plastics.
Turkey’s parliament cans Coca-Cola over Israel ‘support’
Ankara’s legislature starts internal boycott of coke products.
Reuse or recycle? Inside Europe’s takeaway tug-of-war
Brussels’ proposal to make packaging more sustainable has sparked a fierce lobbying fight.
To ban or not to ban: Fixing the EU’s global plastic waste mess
Legal loopholes and a lack of transparency facilitate the flow of illegal exports to countries like Myanmar.
Let’s not waste chance for lasting change in packaging trade
Food giant: Blanket approach to Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation reform is at odds with EU’s green ambition for carbon emissions reduction, consumer safety and food waste goals, and innovation.
Commission falls short on pledge to beat microplastic pollution
New rules unveiled Monday only tackle one main source of microplastic pollution.
Unpacking EU packaging regulations
The PPWR debate has evolved, but we’re still concerned about the mandating of reusable packaging over recyclable, fiber-based solutions, says cross-sector EU business alliance.
PepsiCo Positive: Faster, better and stronger for the EU Green Deal
Making a difference in more than 200 markets, with 30-plus crops sourced from over 2.8 million hectares in 60 countries, and more than 1 billion interactions with consumers every day.
No silver bullet: Packaging waste plans wrong to prioritize reuse over recycling, finds report
McDonald’s EVP and global chief impact officer on EU’s PPWR proposals… and the Kearney report that reveals their anticipated impact on environment, economy, food safety and consumers.