recycling Archives - Investigate Europe

1 May 2023 Wasteland

Deposit & return: the plastic recycling success opposed by southern Europe

By Amund Trellevik, Lorenzo Buzzoni and Manuel Rico

Schemes where customers are incentivised to recycle are a big hit in northern nations but are shunned elsewhere. Is change on the way? Read more "Deposit & return: the plastic recycling success opposed by southern Europe"

28 April 2023 Wasteland

Producers wield power over plastic pollution

By Maria Maggiore, Manuel Rico and Maxence Peigné

Influential producer groups help shape local waste collection and recycling efforts. But criticism of the schemes is growing louder. Read more "Producers wield power over plastic pollution"

27 April 2023 Wasteland

Europe’s circular economy is leaking

By Nico Schmidt and Wojciech Cieśla

EU plans for a circular economy are failing. Countries still ship their plastic waste, burn it and dump it in landfills. Industry, meanwhile, continues to wield its influence and push against initiatives. Read more "Europe’s circular economy is leaking"