Earth News EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets EU takes aim at tiny plastic pellet pollution with new regulations 21/10/2025
Euronews Tech Talks PFAS: What’s all the fuss? | Euronews Tech Talks Podcast Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals widely used in the industry, but potentially harmful to human health. Euronews Tech Talks explores this topic with chemist and research scientist Martin Scheringer. 03/09/2025
Earth News Plastic pollution treaty talks end without an agreement Nations have said they are deeply disappointed to be leaving Geneva without a treaty 15/08/2025
Earth News Global plastics treaty talks stall as deadline approaches Nations remain divided on how to curb plastic production, threatening progress on a landmark global pollution agreement. 14/08/2025
No Comment Protesters urge strong action on plastic pollution at UN talks The World Wildlife Fund staged a conveyor belt of plastic waste outside the United Nations in Geneva on Wednesday, as countries sought to finalise the first global treaty on plastic pollution. 13/08/2025
Europe in Motion What is the main use of plastics in Europe amid global negotiations? As the world's nations strive to agree on a treaty to combat plastic pollution, plastic consumption continues to rise, resulting in the European Union producing about 13.4 million tonnes of CO2 annually from plastics. 12/08/2025
Earth News Artist’s plastic sculpture at UN urges delegates to act on pollution An evolving sculpture built from waste confronts negotiators as talks on a landmark plastic continue. 12/08/2025
Earth News Global Plastics Treaty hangs in the balance as talks resume in Geneva Campaigners say that industry lobbyists must be banned from the talks to secure a meaningful outcome. 03/08/2025
The Road To Green Stopping pollution at source: Can we turn off the plastic tap? In partnership with The European Commission Faced with the explosion of plastic consumption, scientists and institutions are warning: recycling will not be enough. Reducing andalternative options are needed to tackle plastic pollution, with plastics now present everywhere in the environment and even in our bodies. 30/07/2025
The Road To Green Plastic-free holidays in Croatia: the destinations setting an example In partnership with The European Commission With its turquoise waters and picturesque villages, the Croatian coast attracts millions of tourists every summer. But this authentic beauty is under threat from massive plastic pollution. Several towns and islands are taking action to limit its impact. 30/07/2025
Ecotech From Italy to Ukraine, plastic waste gets a second life with DIY tech Around 1400 tonnes were recycled by the Precious Plastic community in one year. Could open-source tech help plastic recycling finally take off? 20/07/2025
Culture news Coldplay to re-issue LPs on records made from recycled plastic bottles Coldplay will re-issue nine of their previous albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles. The EcoRecords reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85 per cent compared with traditional vinyl production. 20/06/2025
Earth News Nations issue ‘Nice Wake-Up Call’ on plastic pollution treaty Countries have shown a united front for ambition after talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty collapsed last year. 11/06/2025
Nature 7 conversation-starting photos of our precious planet The competition celebrates the camera’s ability to capture “both the fragility and strength of communities facing environmental challenges.” 25/05/2025
Earth News Why is less than 10% of the world’s plastic being recycled? Cutting down on the production of virgin plastics is essential, campaigners say, in the face of such low reuse rates. 14/04/2025
Earth News New Lego factory in Vietnam aims to use 100% clean energy It is hoped that the factory’s 12,400 solar panels and energy storage system will help set a precedent for more sustainable manufacturing in Vietnam. 09/04/2025