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EU packaging waste regulation, standards and industry shift

46 clusters · 399 sources · last updated

Latest: EU packaging waste increases as recycling lags behind targets

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Regulation EU 2025/40, entered its general application phase on 12 August 2026. The framework mandates uniform recyclability, strict packaging minimization, and p

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Global e-waste management and the 'Fast Tech' crisis

17 clusters · 74 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil expands electronic waste recycling and disposal initiatives

The management of electronic waste (e-waste) is characterized by both environmental risks and economic potential. Globally, annual e-waste generation exceeds 50 million tons, containing toxic substances like lead, mercur

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Portugal fuel price volatility and tax relief measures

42 clusters · 198 sources · last updated

Latest: Petroleum price surges pressure Brazil and Portugal fuel policies

By October 2026, fuel prices in Portugal have fluctuated near record levels due to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. In September, diesel reached a historic high, prompting protests from truckers and commuters

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Evolution of retro baggy denim and trouser trends

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Fashion trends for pants and denim in late 2026

The fashion industry is seeing a resurgence of retro denim styles. Initially, reports highlighted the return of 1980s-style baggy jeans for the autumn/winter 2026 season, with major fashion houses like Gucci and Balencia

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Port of Sines infrastructure and economic development

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Portugal fuel prices expected to diverge as diesel rises and gasoline falls

The Port of Sines is undergoing discussions regarding infrastructure development and economic expansion. The environmental association ZERO has called for the new General Cargo Quay, an investment exceeding 90 million eu

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Economic and social impacts of energy transition

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Renewable energy transition drives global reform and economic benefits

Reports from the Plan4Climate coalition, CAN Europe, and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlight the economic and social advantages of the energy transition. Research indicates that transitioning to r

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Tagus River water management and flow disputes

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: proTEJO demands public data for Tejo River monitoring

The proTEJO movement has initiated formal efforts to influence the management plan for the Tagus River basin, demanding that ecological flows and infrastructure such as dams and water transfers be recognized as significa

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