The Belgian government‘‘s plans to impose a tax on non-refillable containers have twice been ruled …
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UK – surveys reveal mixed attitudes to work waste
Individuals should not be held responsible for environmentally friendly initiatives in the workplace, research has …
Mais »Italy: ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags
Like France, Italy has passed a law providing for non-biodegradable plastic bags to be banned …
Mais »Germany – waste managers say Germans are number one in recycling
An interesting profile from Deutsche Welle agency. Separating packaging from trash is no easy matter. …
Mais »Japan – Government approves bill to amend food recycling law
In March, the Japanese Cabinet approved a bill containing proposed amendments to the Food Recycling …
Mais »Japan – Mottainai‘ delivery service promotes community reuse effort
Japan for Sustainability reports that the "Mottainai Delivery" programme is an initiative in Shimane Prefecture …
Mais »Europe – progress still slow on vehicle recycling, study shows
Four years after its entry into force, the implementation of the End-Of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive …
Mais »USA – studies report on degradable and compostable plastics
The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) has published two interesting consultation draft reports exploring …
Mais »Belgium: ecotax thrown out by Belgian Court
The Belgian government‘‘s plans to impose a tax on non-refillable containers have twice been ruled …
Mais »UK – surveys reveal mixed attitudes to work waste
Individuals should not be held responsible for environmentally friendly initiatives in the workplace, research has …
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