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Eurostat: EU plastic packaging waste reaches 35.9 kg per person in 2024

In 2024, each EU resident generated an average of 35.9 kg of plastic packaging waste, of which 15.3 kg was recycled, according to the latest Eurostat figures on packaging waste, published on 22 October 2026. Both the quantity of plastic packaging waste generated and the quantity recycled…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Circularity, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 458299
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COP31: EU Parliament adopts negotiating mandate, urging faster climate action on fuels and finance

The European Parliament adopted on 22 October 2026 its negotiating mandate for the COP31 climate summit, which will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. Parliament’s priorities are largely unchanged from the text adopted by the Environment (ENVI) Committee on 1 October…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 458231
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©  D.R.

Plastic bottles: Danone follows Coca-Cola and Nestlé in committing to change its recycling claims

Danone has agreed to change some of its labelling practices and recycling claims advertised on plastic bottles, following a European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) complaint, the European Commission announced on 22 October 2026. In 2023, BEUC and member organisations from 13 countries, supported…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, European bodies, Manufacturers , …
• Article # 458249
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Climate adaptation: EIB Group commits at least €30 Bn by 2030, “double what it delivered for 5 years"

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group presented its Adaptation Plan Phase 2 on 22 October 2026. The plan sets a target of at least €30 billion in adaptation financing by 2030, double what the group delivered over the previous five years. The plan runs from 2026 to 2030 and combines loans…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, European bodies, Bioeconomy, …
• Article # 458267
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Chemicals: Parliament adopts revised cosmetics, fertiliser and labelling rules (Omnibus VI)

The European Parliament adopted revised rules on cosmetics, fertilisers and labelling on 22 October 2026, by 477 votes to 59, with 41 abstentions. The amendments are intended to introduce greater flexibility while maintaining a high level of protection for human health and the environment. The…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Chemicals / plastics
• Article # 458118
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Switzerland: Federal Council backs a cement-only CBAM, subject to an import trigger

The Swiss Federal Council recommended that Parliament approve a carbon border adjustment limited to cement imports on 21 October 2026. The bill, drawn up by the National Council’s Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy (UREK-N/CEATE-N), aims to offset the difference in CO2…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Manufacturers , National bodies, …
• Article # 458180
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EU Commission: launch of Bio-based Europe Alliance, targeting €10 billion in purchases by 2030

Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, launched the Bio-based Europe Alliance (BEA) on 21 October 2026 at the Global Bioeconomy Summit in Dublin. Announced in the EU’s Bioeconomy Strategy, the voluntary initiative aims to de-risk…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Producers, Bioeconomy, …
• Article # 458157
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©  EcoSecurities 2026

EcoSecurities: Simon Retallack appointed Chief Executive Officer

EcoSecurities has named Simon Retallack as its new Chief Executive Officer, the company announced on 15 October 2026. EcoSecurities provides advisory, project and investment services in climate and carbon finance. Its clients include governments, companies and financial institutions. Its…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Service providers, Bioeconomy, Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 458112
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Commission: launch of a public consultation dedicated to bio-based feedstock in plastic packaging

The European Commission launched an open public consultation to gather views and evidence on the role of bio-based plastics in packaging policy on 21 October 2026. This consultation is part of the review under Article 8 of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) — focused on…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Circularity, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 458053
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European Parliament backs €194 billion EU budget for 2027, adding €1.17 billion to Commission proposal

The European Parliament adopted its position on the EU's 2027 budget on 21 October 2026, proposing €194 billion in commitment appropriations. The increase is €1.17 billion over the Commission’s original proposal, while payment appropriations are set at €203.3 billion. In the Parliament increase…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Financing & funding, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 458019
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