circular economy
Digital Product Passports are no longer a future concept—they’re becoming a business reality.
As this article highlights, denim manufacturers are already preparing for the EU’s upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements. Forward-looking companies increasingly recognize that transparency will become a competitive advantage rather […]
Is the EU About to Lose Its Only Chemicals-in-Products Transparency Database?
The debate over the future of the SCIP database is intensifying. The European Parliament’s lead rapporteur on the Environmental Omnibus has endorsed the European Commission’s proposal to abolish the SCIP […]
Strong PFAS Action Requires Strong Implementation
Germany’s latest submission to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) underscores the growing debate surrounding the proposed universal PFAS restriction. While supporting stronger action on PFAS, Germany argues that the current […]
Challenge for Europe’s circular economy transition
A truly sustainable circular economy must prioritise prevention and reuse over waste generation and incineration
BASF to Phase Out PFAS: A Milestone for Global Chemical Safety
PFAS phase-out by a major global manufacturer is a meaningful win for health and environmental protection.
PFAS-Safe Green Transition: Aligning Climate Ambition with Chemical Safety
The better pathway is to accelerate innovation and substitution, not entrench PFAS reliance.
Revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive: New Rules for Textiles, but No Reduction Targets
The revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive introduces significant changes for the textile industry. For the first time, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) will be mandatory for textile companies and […]