Day: 7 April 2005

Welsh waste diverted by business fund

Businesses in Wales will receive £9.5 million in funding to help them divert waste away from landfill, the Welsh Assembly government has announced.

Packaging industry must tighten reins on recycling

Industry recycling targets have not been met in the UK, and some compliance scheme or obligated companies have failed to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations in 2004.

Auto emissions ‘omission’ porky in car ad rumbled

Thousands of consumers have complained to the US Federal Trade Commission about a misleading auto advertisement claiming that cars are virtually emission-free.

Indicators show UK’s sustainable development

The UK has made some progress towards creating a more sustainable economy, according to figures released by Defra this week.

Businesses urged to make green pledge on Environment Day

Businesses in the UK have been urged to back World Environment Day this year by finding out how they can change the way their operate to reduce their own costs as well as the pollution they produce.

Commercialising GMOs threatens EU farming, MP warns

Great caution should be taken towards the consideration of unrestricted commercialisation of GM products throughout the EU, according to MPs.

Poland enters final phase of pesticide elimination

Poland has now entered the final phase of eliminating methyl bromide, which should be complete by the end of the year, in accordance with the Montreal Protocol.

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