Czech Republic on the road to circularity: backup contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
According to recent data from the European Environment Agency (EEA), the consumption and production of plastics is negatively affecting the environment and accelerating climate change. For example, the packaging and construction sectors consumed more than half of Europe's plastics in 2020.
Three quarters of the population are in favour of a deposit system for PET bottles and cans, Ipsos survey confirms
76% of Czechs support the introduction of a deposit system for PET bottles and cans. There is high support for backup in all regions of the Czech Republic. This was confirmed in June by the largest Ipsos survey to date, which was conducted among a sample of 4,247 Czechs.
Innovation is and will be the key to a sustainable future for Europe
Responsible companies and other professional organizations presented current trends in green innovations for sustainability at the traditional meeting on sustainable business
PET bottle and can backup system can kick-start circular and innovative development of the Czech economy
The Alliance of Responsible Businesses Business for Society organized a unique debate on the topic of the circular economy in the Czech Republic at the Malostranská beseda. Specifically on the upcoming amendment to the Packaging Act, which should introduce a backup system for PET bottles and cans. The Czech Republic would thus join the 16 European countries where the system is already in place. In 12 other countries, its introduction is currently under preparation.
VIDEOSPOT: Will we introduce the deposit system for plastic bottles and cans in the Czech Republic?
The Ministry of the Environment has prepared a new draft law on the deposit system for PET bottles and cans. On February 28, a debate with experts on the issue will take place at the Malostranská beseda in Prague.
Debate of ambassadors of Scandinavian countries on circular economy brought inspiration for Czech responsible business
The unique debate was hosted by the Representation of the European Commission in the Czech Republic, and examples of good practice of responsible companies were also presented. Their representatives also pointed out a number of obstacles they encounter in promoting the principles of circular economy in the Czechia.
Is the circular economy the future of business? Guests at a unique roundtable will seek answers
On Tuesday, 26 September, a unique debate will take place at the headquarters of the European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic with four Scandinavian ambassadors to the Czech Republic, who will debate and discuss the current trends and priorities of the circular economy in the Scandinavian countries as well as the context of the "Green Deal for Europe". The European perspective will be added by a representative of the EC Representation in the Czech Republic.
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