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Roswall: Environmental candidate with considerable knowledge gaps

The candidate for the environment portfolio in the upcoming Commission was often unspecific and unsure of the details. As a lawyer, she emphasized that she would simplify and implement regulations. She is not planning any new laws.

Von Alex Veit

Analysis

Circular economy: Mushrooms and their enormous potential

Kreislaufwirtschaft: Dieses Potenzial für Klimaschutz schlummert in Pilzen

With the National Circular Economy Strategy, the German government wants to create fully recyclable material cycles. Research and the first start-ups see mushrooms as a suitable material for this. They can also contribute to climate protection in many other ways.

Von Lisa Kuner

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Jessika Roswall – Environmental Commissioner from Sweden

Former Swedish EU Minister Jessika Roswall has no previous experience in her future field of work. But the reason why her appointment as Environment Commissioner has been met with some harsh criticism is a different one.

Von Sarah Schaefer

Opinion

What can Germany learn from China in the transition to a circular economy?

China is perceived as an environmental polluter. However, Raimund Bleischwitz writes that Germany can learn a lot from China when it comes to the circular economy. The two countries could also cooperate successfully in this area.

Von Experts

Opinion

Without swift regulations, the circular economy cannot progress

Whether it's recycled steel, cement or plastic, the circular economy has the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the industry, says Sabine Nallinger. More and more companies are therefore looking to invest, but according to the board member of the Foundation for Climate Economy, reliable regulatory frameworks are lacking.

Von Experts

Feature

Wind energy: recycling of rotor blades still in its infancy

While wind energy is currently experiencing rapid growth, the challenge of recycling rotor blades becomes more pronounced as installations age. Companies are seeking solutions, but a circular economy for rotor blades remains elusive.

Von Redaktion

News

EU states adopt new packaging rules – even Germany agrees after making changes to the content

The Member States adopted the EU Packaging Regulation by a large majority. The German government also agreed at the last minute but expressed reservations.

Von Till Hoppe

Feature

Chinese investor remains silent on strike in Germany

The employees at recycling company SRW Metalfloat in Germany have been on strike for months – next week marks the 100th day of their strike. And yet, the Chinese investor continues to refuse talks.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

Feature

Limits for disposable fashion

Many retailers will no longer be allowed to destroy unsold clothing in the EU. This was agreed by the negotiators in the last trilogue of the Ecodesign Regulation. Consumer advocates complain that the rules for online stores are too lax and business associations that reporting obligations are too strict.

Von Manuel Berkel

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René Repasi – law professor in the EU Parliament

René Repasi has an ambitious goal: to conclude negotiations on the right to repair by the end of the current legislative period in spring. As the rapporteur in the European Parliament's Internal Market Committee (IMCO), his focus in the coming months will be on this legislative proposal.

Feature

Bio-plastics for the climate?

On September 25 in Bonn, the International Conference on Chemicals Management seeks a new framework for the global chemical industry – the goals: saving raw materials and energy, and achieving climate targets. The German start-up Traceless is working on solutions to achieve these goals. But the company is also facing criticism.

Von Leonie Sontheimer

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