Oxo-degradable or oxo-biodegradable plastics are conventional plastics, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), commonly used in carrier bags, which also include additives which are designed to promote the oxidation of the material to the point where it embrittles and fragments. This may then...

The objective of this study is to provide the Commission with a solid analysis on the availability of mercury-free button cell batteries for use in hearing aids. Under Article 4.2 of the amended Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators (the...

Green bonds could play a key role in helping to finance the investment needed to achieve the EU's 2030 Climate and Energy objectives and the UN Sustainable Devel-opment Goals. This report presents an analysis of the development and functioning of the green bond market, including the main actors...

Landmark international steps were taken with the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. These commitments, and the growing awareness of the urgency to address climate change and environmental degradation, as well as the importance of maintaining the...

The study to support the fitness check of the AAQ Directives focusses on assessing the implementation (including successes and challenges) of the AAQ Directives. This retrospective exercise, focussing on the period 2008 to 2018 has the aim of identifying what worked well or less well in the...

This study provides an overview of modelling activities in the context of EU environment policy and identifies opportunities for improved modelling of environmental policies. Modelling can be structured around the three thematic priorities of the 7th EAP (natural capital; resource efficient, low...