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???EU to propose exit from Energy Charter Treaty over climate concerns

The European Commission is readying a proposal for EU countries to jointly quit an international energy treaty. The 1998 #EnergyCharterTreaty, which has around 50 signatories including #EU countries, lets energy companies sue governments on policies that damage their investments. But in recent years it has been used to challenge policies that require fossil fuel plants to shut, raising concerns in some European capitals that it is an obstacle to addressing climate change. Read more

?? EU auditors see 2030 climate and energy targets at risk

The EU auditors state that reporting on the climate and energy performance of the EU and its member states lacks transparency, which makes it difficult to learn lessons. While the EU performs well by global comparison in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it does not account for all its emissions caused by trade, international aviation and shipping. Read more

?? How to achieve enhanced transparency in sustainability reports?

With Evreka's waste and material traceability solution, companies can track and report their waste-related data with accuracy and reliability, ensuring transparency and accountability in their sustainability reports. By harnessing the power of real-time data visibility and streamlined reporting, #WasteDashboard empowers businesses to showcase their commitment to environmental responsibility and engage stakeholders in their sustainability journey. Read more

?? What’s next for plastic recycling? Creating a traceable process

In recent years, plastic waste has become a growing environmental concern. As #plastic waste ends up in landfills and oceans, #recycling has emerged as a potential solution. However, it is crucial to establish traceability within the supply chain so that the plastic recycling industry can be effective and grow.?Read more

?? 172 million single-use plastic eliminated from Abu Dhabi since last June

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) ?launched its comprehensive Single-Use Plastic Policy in 2020 to foster a culture of sustainability and recycling in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. They recently confirmed that more than 172 million single-use plastic grocery bags have been prevented from entering the environment. Read more

???M&S has replaced the ‘Use By’ dates on its fresh milk packaging

Marks and Spencer?has replaced the ‘Use By’ dates with ‘Best Before’ alternatives in a bid to halve food waste by 2030 and reach net zero by 2040. M&S believes that switching to ‘Best Before’ dates will enable customers to judge the freshness of milk for themselves before throwing it away.?Read more?

???Are you eating tires in your salad?

You probably haven’t given a lot of thought to the damaging effects of tire wear, at least when it comes to our food?supply. But a study out of the Universit?t Wien (UV) will likely change your perspective on that.?Read more