Single use plastics often end up in the sea, causing a threat to nature. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
The European Council has agreed to tackle marine litter coming from 10 single-use plastic products, abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics. The leaders of the European Member States...
Live debate European Elections 2019. Photo: EU
Between 23 and 26 May the EU citizens will choose a new European Parliament. For the water professional, these are important elections because legislation and regulations about water are mostly made in Europe. A vote for Members of the European...
The Environment Council added rules to the proposal of materials in contact with water. Photo: European Council.
The European Council adopted a General Approach on the Drinking Water Directive on Tuesday 5 March. The Environment Council is proposing a new procedure to set hygienic requirements for materials and...
Plans with the intention to facilitate the reuse of treated wastewater for agricultural irrigation were adopted by the European Parliament on Tuesday the 12th of February. The proposal defines minimum quality standards for reclaimed water for agricultural irrigation. The Plenary rejected an amendment...
