The Toronto Star reports on the potential use of a local economic instrument to halt …
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Japan gets to work recycling ELVs – air-bags, fluorocarbons and ASR targeted
Japan’s regulations on the country’s waste disposal system have been tightened and dumping of industrial …
Mais »São Paulo cuts VAT for recyclables
The Brazilian state of São Paulo has modified regulations governing the ICMS (local business tax) …
Mais »TVs, PC monitors should be recycled, says LA official
A proposal that would require electronics retailers to set up recycling schemes for discarded televisions …
Mais »UK Study finds living near to landfill costs £2.5 billion
The UK’s first comprehensive look at the local nuisance effects of living close to a …
Mais »Waste incineration – UK regulations to implement EU legislation
EU Waste Incineration Directive 2000/87/EC has introduced stringent operating conditions and sets minimum technical requirements …
Mais »EU directives on waste electrical and electronic equipment (2002/96/EC and 2002/95/EC) formally adopted
The WEEE Directive, and its sister Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), has …
Mais »European Commission to propose framework directive on eco-design
The European Commission is currently drafting a new proposal on eco-design of end use equipment. …
Mais »Glass-makers in India call for ban on bottle re-use for spirits
Here is an interesting item from the Indian Financial Express, raising the question of environmental …
Mais »US Senator wants quarter cent tax on diapers to promote recycling
Sacramento, USA – An Oakland lawmaker wants to give parents an extra incentive to get …
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