Policies, directives, regulations and initiatives related to reducing plastic waste are evolving at a fast pace in Europe, and they are all connected. Key European news sources to watch these developments are listed below.

Across the European Union there is a noticeable strategic integration of overarching strategy with action plans, campaigns, investment deals, and collaborative alliances.  

Integrated EU Plastic Campaigns, Strategies, Action Plans, by Government, Business, and NGOs

Key sources of information on many of these initiatives are listed below.

Circular Plastic Alliance

European Plastic Pact

Circular Economy Action Plan

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (proposal)

EU Plastics Strategy

EU Green Deal

Eco-Design for Sustainable Products

EU Circular Procurement

EU Green Public Procurement (GPP) Advisory Group

EU Press Corner

EU Joint Research Committee

 

The European Union (EU) project on Reducing Plastic Waste in Canada