Blog
What is next on EDCs?
The Commission has recently published a roadmap on an EU framework for endocrine disruptors (ED) and it's open for public consultation until the 19th of July.
Pesticide free towns are on the move! But are they sufficiently supported by the European regulators?
EU citizens are increasingly concerned about their health and well-being, and that of the natural environment. We have been witnessing massive dramatic decline in numbers of bees, birds and insects.
Earth Tour: Torres Vedras Edible City (Pesticide Action Week 2018)
To mark the Pesticides Action Week was designed this innovative activity, which was held on March 25, 2018, linking the Glyphosate / Herbicide free Autarchy campaign, the Edible Nature project, the Land Rides taking advantage of the synergies of several partners who the
2020 pesticidevrij- Pesticide Free Gardening is Possible!
#2020withoutpesticides ("2020pesticidevrij") is a campaign with the aim of no more pesticides on the shelves in stores and teaching people how they can maintain their gardens, terrace and drive witho
Pesticide Action Week 2018
The Pesticide Action Week, an international event in its 13th edition, was held from March 20 to 30, with the aim to promote sustainable alternatives to pesticides.
Reflections on 6 Symposia on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive (SUD)
End of pipe solutions are in fashion. It's smarter to treat than avoid waste, to consume in order to save, to take a pill for stress, to arm teachers! At least, that's what we are told daily.
Crunch Time on Glyphosate
The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to ban glyphosate (and reform the pesticides approval procedure and protect citizens and the environment from exposure to hazardous pesticides) was officially handed in to the European
Integrated Pest Management: Which Sectors have taken up IPM and new Symposium
Integrated Pest Management: which sectors have taken up IPM and launch of the Symposium on the sustainable use of pesticides Directive (SUD) , 31/1/2018, Brussels
Ljubljana-EU Green Capital 2016- takes the first step in the move towards pesticide free
Last year, Ljubljana, the capital and largest city of Slovenia, was awarded a prestigious European Green Capital title.
Local Struggles against Use of Pesticides in UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Cases of Italian Prosecco region and Croation Hvar Island
The region of Prosecco DOCG in Italy is characterized by intensive wine production, where vineyards cover both urban and natural areas over the entire area, and where pesticides are intensely used.