Climate Policy Archives • Polyestertime

Climate Policy Archives • Polyestertime

circular economy | Climate Policy | European Union Policy | Industrial Strategy

Fragmented Waste Rules Threaten Europe’s Circular Economy Ambitions as Industry Urges Strong Internal Market Legal Basis for Circular Economy Act Reform 26-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Seventy European packaging and plastics associations urge the EU Commission to anchor the Circular Economy Act in Internal Market law, warning that fragmented waste rules undermine competitiveness and recycling targets.

Read More Fragmented Waste Rules Threaten Europe’s Circular Economy Ambitions as Industry Urges Strong Internal Market Legal Basis for Circular Economy Act Reform 26-02-2026
circular economy | Climate Policy | environment | Sustainability

Recycled Plastic Scandal in Europe Exposes 95% Petroleum Content, Raising Alarming Greenwashing Concerns Over Circular Economy Claims and Climate Transparency Failures 17-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 17, 2026February 19, 2026

An investigation reveals that much of Europe’s so-called recycled plastic is still 95% petroleum-based. Here is how greenwashing practices are reshaping the circular economy debate.

Read More Recycled Plastic Scandal in Europe Exposes 95% Petroleum Content, Raising Alarming Greenwashing Concerns Over Circular Economy Claims and Climate Transparency Failures 17-02-2026
Climate Policy | environment | Sustainability | Waste & Recycling

Soft plastics recycling Australia – Soft Plastics Recycling Returns to Australia, But Can New Infrastructure Really Fix a Broken System and Stop Plastic Waste Forever 31-12-2025
By PolyestertimePolyestertime December 31, 2025March 9, 2026

Soft plastics recycling has restarted in Australia after the REDcycle collapse. Here’s how the new system works, where plastics go, and why recycling alone is not enough.

Read More Soft plastics recycling Australia – Soft Plastics Recycling Returns to Australia, But Can New Infrastructure Really Fix a Broken System and Stop Plastic Waste Forever 31-12-2025