Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
The European Commission has adopted measures to restrict intentionally added microplastics such as those found in cosmetics, detergents, glitter, fertilisers, and toys, just to name a few products. The new rules are expected to prevent the release to the environment of about half a million tonnes of microplastics.
I especially like this quote from the article:
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"This restriction contributes to the green transition of the EU industry and promotes innovative, microplastic-free products – from cosmetics to detergents to sport surfaces. EU citizens will gain access to safer and more sustainable products and the EU industry – especially SMEs – which invested in and developed such innovative products will be more competitive and resilient."
- Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market - 24/09/2023
I wonder how our laws on microplastics compare in Canada and the US? I did some quick googling and saw that both countries have laws against microbeads in soaps and cosmetics, etc., but they didn't seem as robust as the new European Commission rules.
