A new report, prepared for the European Commission, sets out a hierarchy of materials for construction and demolition End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria to prioritise.
New report recommends also including biogenic emissions when EU considers adding municipal incineration into ETS, ‘as atmosphere does not distinguish between fossil and non-fossil CO2 in terms of its response to emissions’
European Union takes a step towards reducing e-waste and empowering consumers by adopting legislation which will make 'defective products repaired in an easier, cheaper and faster way'
EC report highlights how a lack of harmonised indicators and quality assurance procedures are a barrier to industry adopting a more sustainable approach to the whole life cycle of buildings
FEAD, the European Waste Management Association, has published a manifesto to drive up industrial demand for secondary materials to spur on the economics of recycling
James Beard, Head of Voluntary Compliance at leading circular economy specialist Reconomy looks at how compliance to meet EPR could lead to innovation for clothing manufacturers and retailers
Eunomia report outlines strategies for the EU to adjust its material and waste management laws that will help meet targets to limit global warming to under 1.5°C
EU Parliament passes revisions to the overarching Waste Framework Directive, adding amendments to promote use of ‘ugly’ fruit and vegetables and extending textiles legislation to cover online sales
The UK will establish the world’s first United Nations-backed International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy, Resources Minister Robbie Moore announced today (Tuesday 27 February).
New research reveals ‘feeling unclear’ on the recycling process and ‘having insufficient storage space’ as top reasons for not using Ireland’s new Deposit Return Scheme
According to DG Environment the provisional agreement prohibits export of non-hazardous plastic waste, including material sent from the UK to European ports
EuRIC, FEAD and PRE have warned that ‘right of first refusal’ measures to counter the issue of capacity in the rPET industry are misplaced and may promote monopolistic control of recycled polymers
