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ANIPH: Avoiding the negative impacts produced by plastic materials in humanitarian contexts

The ANIPH project pioneers safe and sustainable biobased and biodegradable plastics for a circular future.

How biodegradable microplastics affect agricultural ecosystems

Biodegradable microplastics can promoting organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling in soil. Find out more.

Sewage spills and coastal winds are fuelling microplastic pollution, finds Plymouth study

Plymouth researchers have uncovered that sewage spills and coastal winds are fuelling microplastic pollution. Find out more.

EU accelerates shift to circular economy with new initiatives ahead of 2026 legislation

EU Commission launches new initiatives to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, laying the groundwork for the Circular Economy Act.

Towards 2030: Will the EU meet its packaging waste reduction targets?

Understanding the EU's struggles with packaging waste raises questions about future sustainability in Europe. Can they meet 2030 goals?

EU accelerates vehicle recycling with new rules on plastics and producer responsibility

EU advances vehicle recycling with new rules targeting recycled plastics, expanded scope, and stronger producer responsibility.

Zero-waste beauty: Sustainable packaging innovation in the cosmetics industry

Ellie Gabel discusses how, as zero-waste beauty gains momentum, the cosmetics industry is rethinking packaging with sustainable materials, refillable systems, and innovative designs that...

Reimagining recycling: How policy innovation can transform the EU’s packaging waste crisis

A study from the University of Greenwich proposes an optimal policy roadmap for solving the EU’s packaging waste crisis. Discover more here.

Circular by design: EU’s new packaging waste regulation sets the global standard

Learn how the EU’s new Packaging Waste Regulation redefines packaging design with strict recyclability, reusability, and safety standards.

Zero-waste solutions: Rethinking product development for sustainability

Ellie Gabel discusses how pioneering product development with zero-waste principles can help create a more sustainable future.

Why is ocean plastic waste still a growing problem despite global efforts?

Jack Shaw, a seasoned writer and editor for Modded, delves into why ocean plastic waste persists despite global solutions to reverse it.

New report reveals Europe is leading the charge in plastic waste management

In the past three decades, there has been a surge in inventions to recover and recycle plastic waste, advancing a more circular economy.

Transforming plastic waste management: Innovating solutions for a circular economy

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste's Progress Report outlines its scalable and collaborative solutions to combat plastic pollution.

Investigating the cause of microplastic retention in streams

A team of researchers have investigated how the contents and flow of streams impact microplastic retention. Discover more here.

New method for detecting nanoplastics in body fluids

Researchers have developed a method for detecting nanoplastics in liquids and determining their composition.

How PPWR 2024 reshapes European business operations

PPWR 2024 will compel companies to rethink their approach to packaging by prioritising sustainability and compliance.

HolyGrail 2.0 confirms digital watermarking as key to circular packaging

Digital watermarking achieves 93% sorting accuracy in HolyGrail 2.0 trials, marking a major step toward circular plastic packaging solutions.

EU cracks down on microplastic pollution with landmark regulation

EU introduces first-ever regulation to tackle microplastic pollution from plastic pellets, aiming to cut emissions and protect ecosystems.

Ambitious co-innovation research to build reusable packaging systems

Discover how the Reusify project aims to develop reusable packaging to cut fossil-based materials for packaging and packaging waste.

Glitter microplastic pollution destroys marine ecosystems, Trinity College Dublin study suggests

Trinity College Dublin research reveals how PET-based glitter contributes to microplastic pollution, threatening marine ecosystems.

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