12/09/18
Three policy ideas for a post-growth economy
Many new ideas for an economic paradigm shift have been developed and discussed at the academic and grassroots levels in recent years. In these discus …
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04/09/18
The price is right … or is it? The case for taxing plastic
Taxing plastics can help lead to a responsible use of the material by triggering the necessary reduction of both production and consumption, a new rep …
26/07/18
Ten Steps to a Fossil Free Europe – booklet
Communities are feeling the impacts of the climate crisis. This booklet outlines what we need to do to bring about a safe and clean Europe, free from …
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16/07/18
ECJ ruling: will ‘GMO 2.0’ be introduced to Europe’s fields through the back door?
On July 25 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) will rule whether a new generation of genetically modified seeds and foods – so-called ‘GMO 2.0’ – shou …
16/07/18
Why “bioplastics” won’t solve our plastic pollution problem
With the process to develop European laws to cut plastic pollution in full swing, we are witnessing a big push for bio-based and biodegradable plastic …
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06/07/18
Sustainable trade? Testing the EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement
From 9 to 13 July, the 5th round of negotiations between Indonesia and the EU for a free trade agreement are taking place. The fact that there was no …