Packaging waste – how citizens pay for businesses’ irresponsibility
13 June 2022 - In this latest article in the series “Serbia, from garbage dumps to circular economy,” Balkan Green Energy News discuss the packaging waste management system with Violeta Belanović Kokir, Kristina Cvejanov, and Dragana Katić
Single-use plastic products banned in Slovakia
26 October 2021 - Packaging and non-packaging made of OXO-biodegradable plastic arriving after 3.7.2021. may no longer be placed or distributed on the Slovak market.
Experts, NGOs demand fresh public consultation on Serbia’s 2021-2024 waste management plan
05 October 2021 - The interested public only learned of the public consultation two days ahead of an online conference organized by the ministry on October 1.
Innovative Manyfolds’ technology reduces packaging environmental footprint
01 September 2020 - One of the finalists at this year’s clim@ competition offers an insight into its packaging...
Tetra Pak factory in Serbia consuming only renewable electricity
20 July 2020 - Tetra Pak has a goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions within a decade...
Beyond Leather wins clim@ 2020 competition with apple-based clothing material
02 June 2020 - The clim@ 2020 finals were held online today and the top 15 startups held virtual...
Plastic bags must be regulated by comprehensive law
21 February 2020 - Stakeholders disagree on the legality of rules, suitability of solutions from a number of EU...
Coca-Cola discloses it puts out 3 million tonnes of plastic packaging a year
14 March 2019 - Coca-Cola has revealed for the first time it produces 3 million tonnes of plastic packaging...
Republika Srpska adopts new law on waste management
21 February 2018 - The Republika Srpska parliament adopted a law on amendments to the law on waste management....
Romania eyeing security payment for recyclable packaging materials
14 February 2018 - Romania could introduce a RON 2 (EUR 0.43) security payment for products packaged in recyclable...