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Rising Packaging Waste: EU Tightens Rules

The packaging industry plays a vital role in the European Union’s economy, generating an annual turnover of €370 billion. However, despite increased recycling efforts, packaging waste continues to grow at an alarming rate. Over the past decade, packaging waste has risen by nearly 25%, with projections indicating a further 19% increase by 2030. Plastic packaging […]

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EU reduces your energy bill by €285/year and €150/year from 2030

EU decided a new eco-design measures for products such as refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and televisions. This could reduce your bill energy by €150/year, which will be added to the €285/year reduction already planned starting from 2020. Improving the eco-design of products contributes to implementing the “Energy efficiency first” principle of the EU’s Energy Union priority […]

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