PFAS Restrictions: New REACH Regulations to Ban “Forever Chemicals” from the EU
PFAS have become a major concern for authorities around the globe due to their widespread use and potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. The good news is that, once again, European institutions are taking the lead in developing legislation to limit the industrial use of harmful chemicals and an overarching ban on […]
EU Deforestation Regulation: An Urgent Matter for Companies, People and the Environment
Although forested areas in Europe have expanded by 9% in the past three decades according to Forest Europe, the block’s prominent role in global deforestation has long warranted the development of new legislation to tackle the issue. Finally, after lengthy debates, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is now ready to radically change the way European […]
EU Microplastics Initiatives: A Deep Dive
Nearly twenty years have passed since the term ‘microplastics’ was coined by British marine scientist Richard Thompson, and yet it is only now being recognised and understood. With the alarming news that such particles have been found in living humans’ lungs, blood and even in breastmilk, the issue of microplastics should indeed be a point […]
Understanding the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
Are you often bothered by the amount of plastic and paper that went to waste after opening a product you purchased? Does it look like there’s a lot of unnecessary packaging material arriving with the goods you order online? Although many people will answer those questions with a resounding ‘yes’, most of us would probably […]
EU Biodiversity Strategy: Why It Should Be a Priority For Your Business
Most company leaders are quite clear about the need for their organisations to elaborate and implement strong sustainability strategies if they wish to continue doing business within the EU in the coming years. However, what many haven’t realised yet is that monitoring carbon footprints is not enough. Meeting the EU’s green goals demands a much […]
EU Textiles Ecosystem Transition Pathway: Why Your Organisation Should Get Involved Now
2022 has been a busy year for anyone trying to keep up with the EU Commission’s movements on the subject of sustainability. In order to accelerate the green and digital transitions within the EU, the Commission has developed and published a wide range of new legislation and guidelines impacting all industries. The textile sector is […]
EU Chemicals Framework: the Pathway Towards Safe and sustainable-by-design Industrial Practices
2050 may seem like it’s a long way away but the European Commission is well aware that real transitions take time, especially when large corporations and economies are involved. That’s why the institution is wasting no time in developing and implementing a range of new measures to foster more sustainable practices within the EU. The […]