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Plastic recycling plants are closing en masse in the EU: what's the reason?
Plastic recycling plants are closing en masse in the EU: what's the reason?

China produces more than a third of the world's plastics

Canada plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45-50% by 2035
Canada plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45-50% by 2035

Canada has also developed a plastic waste management plan

EU governments close to agreeing on target for recycled plastic content in new cars – media
EU governments close to agreeing on target for recycled plastic content in new cars – media

A study of potential targets for steel and aluminum will be prepared by the end of 2026

Today is World Environment Day: history, interesting facts and how to get involved
Today is World Environment Day: history, interesting facts and how to get involved

People come together to create a healthier future

Kyiv company makes furniture for shelters from recycled plastic
Kyiv company makes furniture for shelters from recycled plastic

They are ordered from all over Ukraine

The kids collected almost 50 kg of lids, the proceeds from which will be used to buy drones
The kids collected almost 50 kg of lids, the proceeds from which will be used to buy drones

The initiative attracts concerned citizens from all over the country

Eco-Easter: how to celebrate without harming the environment
Eco-Easter: how to celebrate without harming the environment

Try to make the holiday more environmentally friendly this year

Environmentalists called not to bring artificial flowers to the cemetery: what threat do they hide
Environmentalists called not to bring artificial flowers to the cemetery: what threat do they hide

Plastic flowers are not recyclable and will pollute the environment for centuries

The European automotive industry calls on the EU not to lower the 25% recycled plastic target for new vehicles
The European automotive industry calls on the EU not to lower the 25% recycled plastic target for new vehicles

Over the past 5 years, plastic recycling capacities in the EU have increased by more than 55%, while a significant amount of them remains unused due to low demand

Countries failed to negotiate and agree on a Global Compact to Limit Plastic
Countries failed to negotiate and agree on a Global Compact to Limit Plastic

The states that produce oil and gas in large volumes got in the way