EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

Kick-off meeting on ' Avoiding Single-Use Plastics on European Islands

Launch event of #PassOnPlastic Pledge

Ocean Plastics Lab. Travelling exhibition

Frédérique RIES (ALDE, BE), rapporteur, speaks to the press about single-use plastics, during the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Frédérique RIES (ALDE, BE), rapporteur, on single-use plastics following the vote in plenary

This infoclip shows someone preparing the coffee table and using different plastic items, such as plastic capsule for the coffee machine, plastic cutlery, plastic glass, plastic package for the cookie and milk in a plastic capsule.

Infoclip: One single use plastics (part 2)

New EU rules to reduce marine litter are voted on by the Environment and Public Health Committee (ENVI) in the European Parliament in Brussels. They target the main sources of macro-plastics found in Europe’s seas and beaches, which account for 70% of marine litter, and would ban products such as single-use cutlery, plates, plastic cotton buds and straws by 2021. Statements by Frédérique RIES (ALDE, BE) rapporteur

Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment: extracts from the vote on the report by Frédérique RIES (ALDE, BE) and illustrative shots

This infoclip illustrates single use plastics. People having a picnic in a park. A family sitting outside in the garden, drinking lemonade from plastic glasses with straws.

Infoclip: Single use plastics

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (10-13/09/2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Plastics Strategy and chemical, product and waste legislation. (recorded 12/09). Statements by Mark DEMESMAEKER (ECR, BE), Rapporteur, Lukas MANDL, Author, Karoline EDSTADLER, Austrian State Secretary in the Ministry of the Interior, and Jyrki KATAINEN, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness

Plastics Strategy and chemical, product and waste legislation: extracts from the debate

Aiming of raise the sensibility to the pollution made by plastic bottles, bags and waste in the oceans, the event "PassOnPlastic" takes place in the EP in Brussels. Antonio TAJANI, EP President participates in this event. Statement, signature and family photo.

Antonio TAJANI, EP President participates in the Event "PassOnPlastic": extracts

During the EP plenary session (16- 19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss and vote the so-called “waste package” to build a circular economy where household waste ends up being recycled and reused. The four legislative proposals to reduce landfilling and increase recycling have been formally agreed by member states and Parliament’s negotiators. Statements by Simona BONAFÈ (S&D, IT), rapporteur, and Francesc GAMBÚS (EPP, ES), rapporteur. Illustrative pictures

Packaging and packaging waste: extracts from the debate (16/04), extracts from the vote and illustrative pictures

This infoclip illustrates different aspects of plastics: plastic bags use in supermarkets, littering by plastic bag, and people picking up plastic rubbish on a beach.

Infoclip: Circular econonomy - Packaging materials

This infoclip illustrates waste management in several sectors: collecting and recycling plastic containers and recycling of collected batteries and clothes.

Infoclip : Circular economy - Waste reduction and recycling

This infoclip illustrates an open landfill close to Athens in Greece.

Infoclip: Circular economy - Landfills

During the EP plenary session (15-18 January 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the decision on the strategy on plastics. Statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Jyrki KATAINEN, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Julie GIRLING (ECR, UK) and Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL).

Decision on the strategy on plastics: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (15-18 January 2018) in Strasbourg, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and Jyrki KATAINEN, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, express themselves in front of the press on a European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy.

Read-out of the College meeting by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC, and Jyrki KATAINEN, Vice-President of the EC, on a European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy

This video infoclip illustrates different aspects of plastics: plastic bags use in supermarkets, littering by plastic bags, collection of maritime waste and recycling of plastics. From 00:07:03 to 00:07:42: © The Associated Press - The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the European Union until 30/11/2020. The assignment to a third part is not allowed. For any other uses contact AP - www.aparchives.com

Infoclip: Plastics

This infoclip illustrates the use of plastic bags by food industry and supermarkets. Various shots of products displayed in the supermarket, fruits and vegetables in plastic bags and plastic carrier bags used by consumers. Outside views with plastic bags thrown away in the nature.

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