The new EU Directive 2020/2184 on drinking water has come into force

Let's drink tap water instead of bottled water - legislation to reduce plastic packaging

Ubiquitous plastic packaging is slowly becoming the bane of humanity. A solution that has revolutionised the packaging industry over the years has contributed to massive pollution of our planet and environmental devastation. Plastic bottles are one of the most commonly used single-use plastic items on Europe's beaches. With concern for our environment in mind, the European Parliament has advocated that instead of buying [...]

Unlimited access to water - new EU rules

At the end of 2020, MEPs passed new legislation to further improve the quality of drinking water, access to it by all citizens and reduce waste from plastic water bottles. According to the new legislation, tap water is simply to be of better quality, free of contaminants and bacteria, and thus fit to drink directly from [...]