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Ukrainian business paid over UAH 4 billion in environmental tax
Ukrainian business paid over UAH 4 billion in environmental tax

Companies paid UAH 300 million more in environmental tax than last year

China develops bamboo plastic that decomposes within 50 days
China develops bamboo plastic that decomposes within 50 days

Eco-plastic made of bamboo is recyclable in a closed cycle with 90% strength retention

EBA appeals to the government to update climate goals for Ukraine
EBA appeals to the government to update climate goals for Ukraine

This is the EBA's second official appeal to the government to amend the Election Code 2

The most significant environmental violations from October 11 to 17. Digest
The most significant environmental violations from October 11 to 17. Digest

In total, the environment suffered losses of more than UAH 250 million at the hands of criminals.

EU introduces mandatory EPR for textiles and food waste reduction targets
EU introduces mandatory EPR for textiles and food waste reduction targets

By 2026, the countries of the bloc should appoint competent authorities to coordinate measures to reduce food waste

Green transition of Ukrainian steel industry will cost $12 billion
Green transition of Ukrainian steel industry will cost $12 billion

Companies will not be able to finance green technologies without additional investments

Global investors will invest about $56 billion in green technologies in 2025
Global investors will invest about $56 billion in green technologies in 2025

Venture capital investments, which are part of climate finance, will amount to about $25 billion by the end of 2025

Construction of houses in Ivano-Frankivsk suspended due to contamination of a spring
Construction of houses in Ivano-Frankivsk suspended due to contamination of a spring

The developer conducts its own expert study on water pollution

Business wins, climate awaits: European Commission plans to change priorities in 2026
Business wins, climate awaits: European Commission plans to change priorities in 2026

EU Commission plans to amend terminology on renewable energy

About 1 million cubic meters of trees are cut down annually in Ukrainian reserves, – Boreiko
About 1 million cubic meters of trees are cut down annually in Ukrainian reserves, – Boreiko

In 4 years, the volume of logging in reserves has increased about 7 times

Integrated environmental permitting is a marathon that has already begun
Integrated environmental permitting is a marathon that has already begun

How industry can go through the new permitting procedure and not stumble at the finish line