Everything you need to know – POLITICO

Everything you need to know – POLITICO

“Rather than new legislative proposals, we can achieve our objectives by better implementing and enforcing existing legislation while using incentives and new market-based tools to promote change,” Hansen said in reply to a question on whether the EU’s executive would propose the framework next year. Costas Kadis Cyprus’ Costas Kadis, the commissioner candidate for fisheries … Read more

The future is bright for beer – given the right policy framework – POLITICO

The future is bright for beer – given the right policy framework – POLITICO

Brewers have integrated environmentally friendly practices into every aspect of the production cycle and supply chain. Breweries use energy-efficient technologies, invest in the circular economy and reduce waste. For example, they’ve reduced the volume of water needed to produce each liter of beer. As for energy, breweries invest heavily in renewable sources like solar panels … Read more

Harnessing the power of digital product identification – POLITICO

Harnessing the power of digital product identification – POLITICO

However, building and managing this data infrastructure is being positioned by some as a daunting task for businesses in the EU and globally. It does not need to be. The essentials: what makes a digital label Digital labels unlock supply chain transparency and circularity while simplifying DPP compliance for consumer brands across sectors such as … Read more

How sustainable fashion brands ruled the catwalks at Berlin Fashion Week

How sustainable fashion brands ruled the catwalks at Berlin Fashion Week

Together with Cornelia Zoller, Meissner launched People in 2015 as a social fashion enterprise that is also dedicated to the principles of zero waste, upcycling, and gender and size fluidity. “Connecting fashion with people who are struggling was really important for us,” Meissner said. “We are on the verge of fashion, psychology and social work … Read more

Students clash over Israel at elite French school – POLITICO

Students clash over Israel at elite French school – POLITICO

The movement has been embroiled in controversy over the past six months after refusing to label Hamas a “terrorist” organization, instead describing the Oct. 7 attack as a “war crime.” Sciences Po counts French President Emmanuel Macron among its alumni and is known as a breeding ground for the French political class. A few dozen … Read more

How to recognise greenwashing when buying cosmetics – don’t take ‘natural’ on label at face value

How to recognise greenwashing when buying cosmetics – don’t take ‘natural’ on label at face value

Wholesome, nature-infused images used on shampoo, shower gel and cream labels might make you think you’re doing a meaningful thing for the environment, but don’t be taken in by appearances. Inviting images don’t necessarily mean a genuine commitment to good ecology, and may simply play on associations to steer a product into your shopping basket. … Read more

Ukraine embraces far-right Russian ‘bad guy’ to take the battle to Putin – POLITICO

Ukraine embraces far-right Russian ‘bad guy’ to take the battle to Putin – POLITICO

From football fields to the battlefield The 40-year-old Kapustin was born in Moscow. He moved with his parents at the age of 17 to Cologne, Germany, where he quickly established a fearsome reputation as a street-brawling white-power skinhead always up for a punch-up with everyone, especially Antifa activists. He tells POLITICO he was unhappy with … Read more