This report provides potential criteria to address problematic, unnecessary and avoidable plastic products at the global level, supporting the objectives of the upcoming international plastics instrument as per UNEA Resolution 5/14.
Waste management
On February 1, 2024,the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released two new rules to address pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the financial burden of remediation expenditures on businesses.
Sheffield Liberal Democrats are advocating for a ban on disposable e-cigarettes in the UK due to environmental and health concerns.
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide grants to assist communities in addressing PFAS contamination, but would also limit the authority of state agencies supervising the cleanup of the chemicals or the implementation of…
The Brazilian government remains committed to addressing the climate crisis, halting deforestation, promoting sustainable development, and facilitating the energy transition.
More than 25% of recovered waste material do not comply with the EU chemicals regulation REACH.
On October 24, 2022, EU regulation to reduce limit values for the presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in waste was adopted.