The amended Waste Framework Directive will promote a circular textile economy throughout the EU. Credit: Mariia Korneeva/Shutterstock. The amendment on the waste framework is designed to enhance ...

Earlier in the week (19 February 2025), EU negotiators reached an agreement for revisions to the WFD regarding mandatory food waste targets and extended producer responsibility for textiles (tEPR).

The European Parliament Committee on Environment published its draft report on the proposal for a directive amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste, commonly known as the Waste Framework Directive (WFD ...

Zero Waste Europe described the EU budget as being “more progressive". European Parliament and the European Council (EC) have both concluded an “early second reading” of the agreement. The EC is now ...

The Council adopted its position (‘general approach’) on the targeted revision of the waste framework directive, with a focus on food and textile waste. The general approach aims to prevent waste from ...

Today, the Council presidency and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional agreement on the targeted revision of the waste framework directive, setting EU targets for food waste ...

Europe leads the way in the collection and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) as well as setting standards for the reduction of toxic substance content in EEE. These efforts ...

The amendment on the waste framework is designed to enhance circular economy practices across the EU textile sector by encouraging innovation and more sustainable methods in both industry and consumer ...