Category: Politics & Policies
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Who should pay for the removal of microplastics?
Who should pay for the removal of microplastics?
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Essay on US Oil Diplomacy and Influence Channels in Europe
A Hypothetical Examination of US Oil Diplomacy and Channels of Influence in Europe
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Belgian MEP calls out European Parliament for failing its mandate
Belgian MEP calls out European Parliament for failing its mandate
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Greenpeace blames US companies for sabotaging EU plastic law
McDonald’s and Coca-Cola caught trying to gut Europe’s landmark plastics law months before it takes effect
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The Strait of Hormuz Blockade and American Strategic Interests
The recurring instability in the Strait of Hormuz often appears to harm global markets, but it can also create strategic advantages for the United States. As one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints, any tension in the region immediately raises energy prices, increases uncertainty, and reminds allies of the importance of maritime security. In…
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European Economic and Social Committee in the middle of corruption scandal
The secretary general has been accused of misappropriating public funds and channeling contracts to her friends and family.
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Germany is loosing patience with the European Commission
One of the proposed measure includes “cutting staff numbers in the European institutions.”
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EU plastic trends: prepare for the worse
What briefing should you give to your corporate EU affairs department?
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Biden’s stake in the Russian Ukraine conflict (Video Doc)
Watch View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kapitol.ai (@kapitolai) Personal Remarks Some politicians from the old guard, such as Joe Biden, seemed comfortable returning to a Cold War–style geopolitical framework. For them, it was familiar territory — almost a kind of comfort zone. It also shifted attention away from difficult domestic issues,…
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EU policies have destroyed french sugar industry
Source Sorry, the social media post is in French. EU policies have effectively dismantled France’s last family-owned sugar company. By allowing tariff-free Ukrainian sugar imports to support the war effort, the EU has favored massive agro-industrial corporations over small-scale family players. Our politicians are complicit in this destruction of the European food supply. View this…
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Damage Caused by Net Zero Policies in the UK
The Net Zero agenda is being used to undermine Europe’s industrial capacity.
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EU PPWR is a complete failure
The European Circular Economy: Now Circulating Mostly Microplastics The European Commission has launched yet another consultation on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Citizens, stakeholders, industry representatives and lobbyists are invited to provide feedback on how Europe should manage packaging waste. The same stakeholders who helped design the system that produced Europe’s packaging waste…
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Stubb Backs “Hormuz-for-Ukraine” Trade to Secure Trump’s Support
Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggests that Europe could strike a trade deal with US President Donald Trump. Under this deal, the European Union would assist the US with military support to clear the Strait of Hormuz. In return, the US would have to help Ukraine secure a better position at the negotiating table. Source Hormuz…
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Belgian PM is smartest man in the European room
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever maintains that it is in Europe’s strategic interest to pursue a peace settlement with Russia He advocates for the normalisation of relations with Moscow to ensure the security and affordability of Europe’s energy supply, arguing that such a move is “common sense”. Many officials in the European Commission and…
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Youtuber Proves Election Interference in France
Rémi Gaillard, the world-renowned French YouTuber and animal rights activist, has successfully transitioned from viral pranks to a legitimate, albeit unconventional, force in local French politics. 2026 Municipal Elections (Montpellier) In the first round of the 2026 French municipal elections held on March 15, Gaillard was eliminated after receiving 8.21% of the vote. Despite a highly publicized campaign under the…
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How the Greens destroyed European Nuclear leadership (Video)
The politician responsible for undermining France’s nuclear dominance has left the public feeling betrayed. By dismantling France’s nuclear edge, these politicians have betrayed their own citizens. It’s as if they’re actively rooting against their own country. Watch View this post on Instagram A post shared by Factuel (@factuelofficiel)
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EU Chemical sector is collapsing due to dysfunctional EU policies
Source Chemical plant closures rate surges six-fold in Europe since 2022, new report finds
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USDA organics board says no to compostable plastics
USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
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US Government: Globalisation and WEF have failed the West
Watch the speech of US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, at Davos (WEF).
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USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
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Petition for the EU Bioeconomy Promoted by Catia Bastioli (CEO of Novamont)
In the EU, the bioeconomy generates over €3 trillion in turnover and supports 17.42 million jobs. From 2014 to 2021, the bio-based industries’ turnover grew by 5.8%, reaching approximately €55 billion.
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Technical knowledge remains the biggest hurdle for independent palm oil smallholders to comply with EUDR
https://www.eco-business.com/news/technical-knowledge-remains-the-biggest-hurdle-for-independent-palm-oil-smallholders-to-comply-with-eudr
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Ursula von der Leyen makes a freedom of Speech blooper (Video)
Ursula telling a protester that he has freedom of speech in the EU and that he would be arrested in Russia … while he’s being arrested 😂 Watch the video
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NSW takes action to phase out single use plastics and harmful chemicals
https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/nsw-takes-action-to-phase-out-single-use-plastics-and-harmful-chemicals
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Minister of Environment Launches “Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution in Jordan” Project
https://www.jordannews.jo/Section-112/Economy/Minister-of-Environment-Launches-Circular-Solutions-for-Plastic-Pollution-in-Jordan-Project-45640
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Message to the European Commission (FREE)
Please stop annoying citizens and industry with your red tape and your crazy little rules. It’s not working. This is a FREE article
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Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaging
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/california-newsom-veto-pfas-packaging-plastic-microbeads/802693
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Singapore issues greenwashing guidelines for businesses
https://www.eco-business.com/news/singapore-issues-greenwashing-guidelines-for-businesses
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Industry Concerned Over Proposed Increase of EU Plastic Packaging Levy
This is the result of lobbying activities done by European Bioplastics (ENI, TotalEnergies, BASF). They wanted to make virgin plastic more expensive (through EU levy) to make compostable plastic more competitive.
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INEOS CEO says EU is killing the chemical industry
The European Union is mismanaged by the European Commission. The EU is less than the sum of its part. Western Europe used to run the whole world, now Europe looks like a fancy fair run by WEF bobos.
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Experts debate bioplastic innovations amid greenwashing, regulations, and fossil fuel reliance
https://www.packaginginsights.com/special-reports/bioplastics-debate-greenwashing-regulation.html
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California lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in food packaging and cookware
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB682
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Inconsistent plastic definitions across UK Regulations create barriers for bio-based innovation
https://hub-4.com/news/inconsistent-plastic-definitions-across-uk-regulations-create-barriers-for-bio-based-innovation
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CICC: Policy-driven development of the biodegradable plastics industry with low capacity utilization for PBAT.
https://news.futunn.com/en/post/62656006/cicc-policy-driven-development-of-the-biodegradable-plastics-industry-with?level=1&data_ticket=1759154941801629
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Egypt’s Role in the Negotiations for a Plastic Treaty
The Plastic Pollution Problem, the Illusion of Comfort, and Egypt’s Role in the Negotiations for a Global Treaty
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Saudi Arabia sets new fruit and vegetable packaging rules
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-issues-new-packaging-rules-for-fruits-and-vegetables-what-suppliers-and-vendors-must-know/articleshow/124008705.cms
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UK plastic packaging tax undermined by fraudulent recycled content claims
https://resource.co/article/uk-plastic-packaging-tax-undermined-fraudulent-recycled-content-claims
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The High Seas Treaty will take effect from January
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5j87114deo
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Exxon pauses European plastic recycling plans over draft EU rules
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/exxon-pauses-european-plastic-recycling-plans-over-draft-eu-rules-2025-09-17
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Did ENI write the speech of Italian PM Meloni?
Greenpeace replied to my emails and from what I understood: ENI wrote the speech of Italian Prime Minister Meloni at the COP 29. This is a FREE article
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The EU increases disproportionate taxation instead of promoting circularity
https://petcore-europe.prezly.com/the-eu-increases-disproportionate-taxation-instead-of-promoting-circularity
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Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2025/09/05/prime-minister-carney-launches-new-measures-protect-build-and
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Corruption and human rights still a problem in China
China is a positive example but still faces major problems. This is a FREE article.
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Trump approves Chemical Recycling
Let’s hope Americans will do it properly. When Americans put their mind to it, they can achieve everything. Maybe a small part of the plastic waste can be redeemed if done properly. Independent audit will be needed to avoid a second plastic recycling fiasco
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US Bill to promote biobased products
https://www.michiganfarmnews.com/new-markets-for-farmers-slotkin-s-bill-boosting-biobased-products-praised-by-ag
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Policy shifts drive investment in fresh packaging solutions
https://www.pressreader.com/vietnam/vietnam-investment-review-9bbd/20250825/281706915785795
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‘We are drowning in plastic’: Environmentalists, lawmakers urge Newsom not to weaken plastic pollution law
https://phys.org/news/2025-08-plastic-environmentalists-lawmakers-urge-newsom.html
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EU is in economic crisis and the Plastic industry is the canary in the coal mine
EU is sliding in an economic crisis due to the European Commission’s mismanagement. This is a FREE article
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The WEF Baby foundation supports a EU Circular Economy Act
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/the-foundation-signs-a-joint-letter-on-the-eu-circular-economy-act
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EPA Withdraws Proposed SNURs for 18 Chemicals Made from Plastic Waste-Based Feedstocks
https://www.lawbc.com/epa-withdraws-proposed-snurs-for-18-chemicals-made-from-plastic-waste-based-feedstocks
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European Commission pushes Circular Economy Act with public consultation
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/eu-circular-economy-act-public-consultation.html
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Trump ridicules the European Commission with new plastic straw mandates
https://www.eenews.net/articles/trump-pushes-plastic-straw-purchases
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Nations must deliver an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty – for nature & people
https://www.fauna-flora.org/opinion/nations-must-deliver-an-ambitious-global-plastics-treaty
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California’s Compostable Labeling Requirement Delayed, Varying Compostable Requirements in State’s Laws Questioned
https://www.newsbreak.com/the-national-law-review-329296004/4148500809409-california-s-compostable-labeling-requirement-delayed-varying-compostable-requirements-in-state-s-laws-questioned
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UN Plastics Treaty is the world’s “last chance to act boldly”
https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/un-plastics-treaty-is-the-worlds-last-chance-to-act-boldly
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White House moves to kill chemical safety board, despite industry support
https://cen.acs.org/safety/industrial-safety/White-House-moves-kill-chemical/103/web/2025/07
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Hanoi rolls out roadmap to phase out free and non-biodegradable plastic bags
https://en.sggp.org.vn/hanoi-rolls-out-roadmap-to-phase-out-free-and-non-biodegradable-plastic-bags-post119196.html
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Commission puts forward €175B budget for FP10
https://sciencebusiness.net/news/planning-fp10/commission-puts-forward-eu175b-budget-fp10
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EU Commission’s support for chemically-recycled beverage bottles faces scrutiny
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/eu-chemical-recycling-bottle-rules.html
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Trump exempts more than 100 polluters from environmental standards
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5408714-trump-epa-polluters-environmental-standards-clean-air-act
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EU public consultation on Green-listing certain waste for the purposes of shipments to recovery between Member States
Read https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/news-and-events/all-news/eu-public-consultation-green-listing-certain-waste-purposes-shipments-recovery-between-member-states#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=6a727e6c-fc1a-4f82-a2b8-53a362b90200
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New EU budget
Ursula von der Leyen intends to keep giving public money to her friends. Most EU citizens are completely disinterested in EU politics
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EU Commission policies have destroyed the chemical industry
Read https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/plan-stronger-eu-chemical-industry-2025-07-08_en https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1755
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EPA ditches proposed reviews of plastic-to-fuel chemicals
Read https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/07/09/epa-ditches-proposed-reviews-of-plastic-to-fuel-chemicals-00444516
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End-of-life Vehicle Regulation – crucial differences in EU Council and Parliament approach
Read https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2025/07/09/11117925/end-of-life-vehicle-regulation-crucial-differences-in-eu-council-and-parliament-approach
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Irish EPA confirms d2w biodegradable plastic complies with EU directive
Read https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/irish-epa-confirms-d2w-biodegradable-plastic-complies-with-eu-directive-93CH-4125864
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Plastic waste: Commission consults on new rules for chemically-recycled content in plastic bottles
The only end-of-life option that is working OK is mechanical recycling of PET …. now the European Commission wants to throw everything overboard by allowing chemical recycling of PET. 😂 The European Commission is truly an ivory tower ….
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USDA Advances Trump Administration’s Farmer-First Agenda at UN FAO Conference
I publish this USDA article because of one word: “chargé d’affaires” … a french word. Americans are sophisticated and the US government is an example of professionalism. The European Commission believes it plays in the same league as the US government but it doesn’t. The European Commission are truly amateurs compared to the US government.…
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How will Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill affect climate change?
Read https://www.eco-business.com/news/how-will-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-affect-climate-change
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How far has the dial really moved in climate finance since COP29?
Read https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/how-far-has-the-dial-really-moved-in-climate-finance-since-cop29
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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ blows US emissions goal by 7 billion tonnes
Read https://www.eco-business.com/news/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-blows-us-emissions-goal-by-7-billion-tonnes
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EU regulatory certainty needed to boost bio-naphtha and pyrolysis oil growth (FREE)
Read INSIGHT: EU regulatory certainty needed to boost bio-naphtha and pyrolysis oil growth
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EU may revoke “greenwashing” directive, NGOs call for consumer protection (FREE)
Read EU may revoke “greenwashing” directive, NGOs call for consumer protection
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New Zealand Government Introduces Legislation to Restrict Farm-to-Forest Conversions (FREE)
Read New Zealand Government Introduces Legislation to Restrict Farm-to-Forest Conversions
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What Was Achieved at the UN Ocean Conference in France? (FREE)
Read What Was Achieved at the UN Ocean Conference in France?
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California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote (FREE)
Read California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote
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California regulators delay ‘compostable’ labeling rules (FREE)
Read California regulators delay ‘compostable’ labeling rules
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California regulators delay ‘compostable’ labeling rules (FREE)
Read California regulators delay ‘compostable’ labeling rules
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