In a bid to reduce plastic waste, Dutch officials will implement a standard surcharge of 25 cents on takeaway food and drink items served in disposable plastic packaging starting in 2026. The decision, made by State Secretary Chris Jansen for…

The Dutch cabinet has decided to withdraw a proposal aimed at limiting pesticide use beyond agriculture, originally supported by the Party for the Animals. State Secretary Chris Jansen cited legal and implementation risks as reasons for this decision. The move…