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Waste and circular economy: domino effect of the energy crisis

The circular economy also suffers from supply bottlenecks and skyrocketing energy costs – but more indirectly. In the recovered paper cycle a gap is currently opening up because paper production is tottering. Meanwhile, another problem looms for residual waste disposal.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Joint gas purchasing as a possible compromise

Tomorrow, the EU energy ministers will meet informally in Prague. The agenda will focus on the establishment of a platform for the joint purchase of gas, the decoupling of electricity and gas prices and the capping of gas prices. Germany offers to make concessions.

By Claire Stam