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How can society continue to prevent the spread of infection without ethanol?
We should not overlook the danger of facing another pandemic without ethanol - this would massively impact the safety of people, as well as the competitiveness of European companies Based in Brussels, A.I.S.E. has been the voice of the industry to EU regulators since 1952. Membership consists of 29 national associations across Europe,19 corporate members and 23 value chain partners.
The indispensable role of Europe’s cleaning and maintenance products industry
Hygiene is vital for good health, and the first line of defence to protect our health is to live in a clean space. That’s why The Parliament Magazine recently partnered with the European detergents and maintenance products industry association A.I.S.E. to explore the role of hygiene in public health.
Let’s talk about the importance of hygiene
The first line of defence to protect our health is to ensure the availability of effective cleaning, maintenance and disinfection products, inside and outside our homes, and not take hygiene and cleanliness for granted. Hygiene is a complex topic, but one which is more familiar in everyday conversation today, than pre-pandemic. In our modern society, the speed at which illnesses spread is alarming and this is amongst the reasons why the need for hygiene must be prioritised.
From vision to reality - APEAL sets out six policy recommendations to keep steel packaging in the circular loop
In 2021, for the ninth consecutive year, APEAL reported an increase in the overall recycling rate of steel packaging in Europe. The new all-time high of 84% represented an increase of 1.5% and highlighted steel as one of the most sustainable packaging solutions available. Meanwhile, despite the excellent recycling rates for steel packaging achieved across Europe, APEAL believes that more can be done to help Europe achieve a more circular economy.
MEPs call for creation of EU financial crimes authority in wake of FinCEN Files scandal
European Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica has pledged to step up the fight against money laundering, saying that planned new legislation in the New Year aims to address “shortcomings” in existing legislation. Šuica, responsible for the democracy and demography portfolio in the Commission, told MEPs, “we aim to ensure that dirty money has no place to hide in the EU.
A New Circular Economy Action Plan for all
Trade policy is the best way for the EU to promote the values of the European Green Deal and the circular economy, argues Svenja Hahn. Adobe stock By Svenja Hahn Svenja Hahn (DE, RE) is the INTA Committee opinion rapporteur on Parliament’s New Circular Economy Action Plan 05 Oct 2020 @svenja_hahn The trade aspect of the New Circular Economy Action Plan is particularly important, as trade is the best way to promote the European Green Deal and the EU’s sustainability agenda on a global level.
Schrems II ruling puts European recovery at risk
Millions of transactions taking data in and out of Europe happen every day. These data exchanges are the lifeblood of the modern economy. However, a recent decision by the European Court of Justice named after Austrian activist Max Schrems threatens to restrict these data transfers or even stop them altogether. This isn’t just an issue for the digital sector – data is helping to boost competitiveness and deliver higher profits across a range of industries from manufacturing to healthcare.
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