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Person's arm holding out a sieve full of plastic pellets on a beach
  • Press release

New EU rules to prevent microplastic pollution from plastic pellets take effect today. Plastic pellet operators must now avoid, contain and clean up any spills or losses, as well as implement risk management plans tailored to the type and size of their installations.

  • Leestijd: 1 min
Man handing over small parcels to another person
  • Press release

The EU has agreed to apply a fixed customs duty of €3 on small parcels valued at less than €150 entering the EU from 1 July 2026. This temporary measure addresses the fact that small parcels currently enter the EU duty free, leading to unfair competition for EU sellers and health and safety risks.

  • Leestijd: 1 min
Scrap cars piled up in a junkyard
  • Press release

The European Parliament and Council have agreed on new EU circularity rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to end-of-life treatment. The new measures would mean that all new cars will be designed to allow the easy removal of as many parts and components as possible.

  • Leestijd: 1 min

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