The report ‘Managing Materials for 1.5oC: An EU Regulatory Framework for a Low Carbon Material Economy’ presents a series of recommendations designed to enable Europe to prosper while reducing the pressure we place on the planet from our consumption of materials. The study was funded by a consortium comprised of [...]
This report, commissioned by The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) examines the potential of pyrolysis technologies, as a complement to mechanical recycling, to recycle film and flexible packaging (FFP) back into plastic resins to be remanufactured into new plastic products. The study details the opportunities for increased FFP recovery volumes, [...]
This report focuses on the ability of the EU (European Union) hydronic heat pump manufacturing sector to increase heat pump deployment in Europe. This included an assessment of the EU’s competitiveness in hydronic heat pump manufacture and identifying key supply chain challenges that might hinder growth in the future. The [...]
Plastic pollution is widely recognized as a threat to human and planetary health. There is a high level of public awareness and policymakers are increasingly using legislation to limit the production and use of plastic, with a significant focus on single-use products. Such increased recognition and legislation is creating a [...]
Eunomia Research & Consulting and Mepex Consult AS were commissioned by the Nordic Working Group for Circular Economy to carry out a study on production and recycling of batteries used in electrical vehicles (EVs) with a focus on the Nordic region. The study sought to contribute to building knowledge around [...]
The decarbonisation of heat is a complex challenge that will require robust evidence on costs and practicalities. Eunomia is pleased to support governments and businesses with vital research and advisory services to enable the transition to a net zero society. In 2021-2022, Eunomia undertook research for the Department for Energy [...]
Eunomia was commissioned by DEFRA to investigate the impacts of single-use barbecues, sky lanterns, and helium balloons on the environment and to suggest options for mitigating any significant risks or impacts. The first stage of the study included desk-based research and stakeholder engagement to gather evidence of impacts, measures and [...]
The updated “50 States of Recycling” report that Ball Corporation and Eunomia Research & Consulting has been released. It ranks U.S. states by recycling rates while also examining the benefits of policies that have proven successful at the state level, such as Recycling Refunds, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). This [...]
In this report, we explore the current state of PET-based bottle recycling in Europe, as well as its potential for improvement, alongside analysis of common claims made to consumers on bottle labels relating to recycling. We argue that such claims can give an impression of ‘plastic bottle circularity’ that does [...]
This study involved modelling to measure the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from reusable takeaway packaging compared to single-use equivalents. The results indicate that, for most types of takeaway packaging used in Europe, reuse through a safe, efficient system for collection, washing, inspection, and redistribution has potential to yield greater environmental [...]
