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The measures will boost the recovery and recycling of critical and strategic raw materials.
The study was largely positive about the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, but suggested some changes are needed.
The digitalisation of waste shipment procedures is one of the key objectives of the new Waste Shipment Regulation, adopted in April 2024.
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Bathing water quality in Europe has improved significantly over the years, in large part thanks to widespread monitoring and management under the EU's Bathing Water Directive, as well as large investments in urban wastewater treatment plants.
The latest EEA report on European bathing water demonstrates how high-quality and safe bathing waters across the continent are now the norm.
So if you are looking to beat the summer heatwaves and find the best local dipping spots, then we have you covered with an interactive map showing the performance of every bathing site in Europe.
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At first glance, the EU Ecolabel may seem modest, a simple green flower. Yet behind that symbol lies a robust framework driving measurable change. Since 1992, it has driven Europe towards a clean, competitive and circular economy.
