In 2020, the EU exported 80.3 million tonnes of recyclable products (paper, plastic and glass) outside of the EU, a 4% increase compared to 2019. On the other hand, imports amounted to 34.7 million tonnes, a 10% decrease compared to 2019. In terms of exports, in 2020, paper was the most exported recyclable product outside … More EU exports of recyclable products rose in 2020
Industrial park developer and operator ARISE IIP and traceable fiber technology company FibreTrace, have unveiled a new pilot program that will enable Africa’s first fully traceable cotton supply chain. The new pilot partnership between FibreTrace and ARISE IIP will provide spinner-to-garment traceability at the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone, where the latter’s planned Republic of Benin spinning … More FibreTrace to create Africa’s first fully traceable cotton supply chain
On the 25 and 26 November 2021, Cambodia is hosting the 13th International Summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Phnom Penh. The summit brings together the 27 EU Member States, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and 21 Asian partner countries to discuss a range of areas of common interest, including trade in goods. These … More Asia-Europe Meeting: EU trade deficit at EUR 244 billion