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The EU has postponed the update to its environmental legislation until 2027
The EU has postponed the update to its environmental legislation until 2027

The reform package should include, in particular, targets for ‘green’ energy and national commitments to reduce emissions

The government will step up measures to protect marine waters from pollution caused by ships and ports
The government will step up measures to protect marine waters from pollution caused by ships and ports

The document will tighten controls on the discharge of liquids into the sea and clarify the procedures for managing waste from ships

Each EU resident generates 12.3 kg of electronic waste — Eurostat
Each EU resident generates 12.3 kg of electronic waste — Eurostat

This is almost a third less than the volume of new equipment released onto the market, which points to a risk of growing waste stockpiles and unreported disposal