This accreditation marks a significant milestone in WtERT’s global mission.

Current deadline for the Single-Use Plastic Fund expires at the end of 2024

The Governments of Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe have launched a US$90-million project to reduce the releases of hazardous chemicals from plastics

CRC press at Boca Raton, Florida , USA, by Taylor & Francis Group

Lightweight plastic carrier bags still dispensed despite ban

Countries negotiating an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, adjourned their fifth session.

Quote from Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke on COP29

Here is what PIK’s scientific directors, Ottmar Edenhofer and Johan Rockström, say about the outcome of the conference.

The COP29 Declaration on Reducing Methane from Organic Waste marks the first time waste is formally included in a COP Declaration.

Belgium prohibits the sale of single-use (disposable) e-cigarettes as of 1 January 2025.

Amending Bill of the German Act on Electr(on)ical Equipment (11 October 2024): Separate collection for re-use

ESWET welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Commission on the proposed Delegated Act (DA) and Annex concerning greenhouse gas (GHG) emission savings for low carbon fuels.

Ban on sale and supply of single-use vapes in England to come into force on 1 June 2025

Expected ban of disposable e-cigarettes (“puffs”) in France

The estate of California suing a big plastics manufacturer for environmental harm is the first of its kind.

One year after its adoption in Bonn, the Global Framework on Chemicals today launched its first call for projects targeting the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste.