In May, 2024, the European Union (EU) issued Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2024/14411, introducing a methodology to measure microplastics in water intended for human consumption. The move comes as a supplement to Directive (EU) 2020/2184 on the quality of water intended for human consumption2, which… Read More »EU Introduces Methodology for Measuring Microplastics in Water Intended for Human Consumption

Background The energy sector is responsible for over 75% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions. In order to achieve the objective of reducing emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and attaining climate neutrality by 2050, it is imperative to increase the share of renewable… Read More »EU Adds Feedstocks for the Production of Biofuels and Biogas

Once the draft regulation titled The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 is approved, designated producers shall conduct recyclability assessment for all primary packaging and shipment packaging they supply. Starting from April 1, 2027, designated producers shall additionally ensure that such packaging… Read More »UK Introduces Recycling Labelling Requirements for Packaging Producers

Overview As part of Canada’s plan to move toward the goal of zero plastic waste by 2030, the Government of Canada is taking ambitious action to reduce plastic pollution and help Canadians move towards a circular economy through an evidence-based and comprehensive plan that addresses… Read More »The Canadian Federal Plastics Registry

With an average worldwide temperature that is about 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, 2023 was officially the hottest year on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Additionally, data indicate that, since the 1980s, temperatures have increased with each passing decade,with the last nine years being… Read More »Hong Kong Establishes a Green Finance Taxonomy to Strengthen the City’s Position in Fundraising