Day: 7 May 2013

Councils must get compliance right to maximise WEEE recycling

The national recycling target for WEEE will increase in the coming years, which means it is more important than ever that councils work with the right compliance schemes, argues Simon Cook

EU Parliament approves 2020 CO2 emissions limit on vans

The European Parliament's Environment Committee has voted to introduce stricter new targets for van fuel economy and CO2 emissions in 2025.

AD feasibility funding looks to forge national biogas networks

Funding to assess the feasibility of developing UK biogas networks has been awarded by WRAP, in a bid to overcome barriers to development.

EU Parliament reaffirms international shipping target to cut CO2

The European Parliament reaffirmed its goal towards safer and more environmentally friendly shipping today as it continues discussions on reducing CO2 emissions throughout the region.

Second backloading vote announced as EU ministers reiterate support

Energy and environment ministers from nine European member states have outlined their support for the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) backloading proposals, as it emerged that a second vote on the proposals would take place next month.

EU Commission adopts new strategy to drive green infrastructure

The European Commission is encouraging the use of green infrastructure by adopting a new strategy which also ensures that the enhancement of natural processes becomes a systematic part of spatial planning.

Closing loop on waste plastics could spark renaissance in British manufacturing

Recycled polymers could stimulate a return to plastic manufacturing in the UK as changing attitudes towards sustainability and rising costs for Far Eastern producers present new market opportunities for Britain.

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