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Environmentalists and other stakeholders gathered in Lagos, recently, to present recommendations for a national plan for the environmentally sound management of used oils in the country as well as suggest ways for the development of used oils partnership in the African region. This Day in Lagos reports that they also …

A study commissioned by a group promoting reusable plastic pallets and containers (RPCs) claims an environmental advantage with their products compared with the use of cardboard boxes. US consultants Franklin Associates reviewed the shipment of ten items over the entire life cycle of reusable plastic and single-use corrugated containers. The …

Se observarmos as diversas estatísticas, com relação a disposição dos resíduos sólidos, nos deparamos com uma situação alarmante, visto que 75% das cidades brasileiras dispõem seus resíduos sólidos em lixões, em vez de aterros sanitários. Esta situação trás diversos comprometimentos ao meio ambiente e à saúde da população. Podemos citar …

A Sinimplast, empresa líder na fabricação de embalagens plásticas sopradas da América Latina, assinou um contrato de parceria com a RES Brasil, firmando seu credenciamento junto à empresa que comercializa a tecnologia D2W de degradação rápida de plásticos, um diferencial valioso em embalagens plásticas e uma necessidade cada vez maior. …

“Milhões de embalagens de medicamentos rotulados como AMOSTRA GRATIS são entregues em consultórios médicos, nos postos de saúde, nos hospitais, nos ambulatórios, nos postos de atendimento de bairros, nas maternidades e nas clínicas particulares. Quando a validade destes produtos químicos perigosos vence, qual o destino correto ? “ Os medicamentos …

EUCAR, the European Council for Automotive R&D, has completed a study on light and recyclable cars (LIRECAR). The study was co-funded by European Commission‘‘s research programme for competitive and sustainable growth. Its aim was to identify the environmental impacts and effectiveness of combinations of recycling/recovery and lightweight vehicle design options …

Tens of millions of dollars that Canadian have paid in recycling deposits over the past decade are largely unaccounted for, according to the province‘‘s auditor general. While Daryl Wilson said he‘‘s turned up no evidence that anyone is lining their pockets, in his annual report for 2004 he says the …

The UK Government has pledged to help clean-up our neighbourhoods and improve the local environment after publishing a Bill to tackle environmental crime and anti-social behaviour. The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill, published by Defra, plays a key role in the Government‘‘s plan to create cleaner, safer, greener communities. It …

Germany – bio-based packaging ready to go The German Packaging Ordinance supports the introduction of bioplastics to the German market. The adoption of the new regulation for bio-based packaging in the amendement to the Packaging Ordinance is particularly welcomed by the International Biodegradable Polymers Association & Working Groups, IBAW. Harald …

Australia – guide on healthcare wastes management issued The 4th Edition of the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Waste Management Industry Group (ANZCWMIG) Code of Practice for the Management of Clinical and Related Wastes 2004 has been released following extensive consultation with State/Territory Health, Environment and Occupational Health & Safety …