China is both a partner and a competitor for Germany regarding the circular economy. As the motivations for more circularity are similar, there is potential for cooperation.
By Nicolas Heronymus
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.
By Alex Veit
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.
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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.
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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.
By Experts Table.Briefings
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.
By Experts Table.Briefings
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.
By Redaktion Table
The Member States adopted the EU Packaging Regulation by a large majority. The German government also agreed at the last minute but expressed reservations.
By Till Hoppe
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.
By Christian Domke Seidel
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.
By Manuel Berkel
