Day: 13 December 2001

Polysol order second Weima Shredder

Polysol Ltd, major reprocessors of plastic waste, have ordered a second Weima shredder to boost their existing recycling capacity. The WLK 15 model will be used to shred head waste as well as nylon fibre and film waste.

Scotland has potential to be self-sufficient with renewable energy

Scotland has the capacity to be self-sufficient with regards to electricity through using renewable energy, and would even have sufficient capacity to export electricity to the rest of the UK, says a new report commissioned by the Scottish Executive.

Hong Kong residents want better environmental protection

When questioned, residents in Hong Kong stated that they have a great deal of concern about environmental issues, and many are dissatisfied with the government’s efforts to clean up the environment, says a new report.

Bangladesh to ban plastic bags in capital city

From the beginning of January 2002, the Bangladesh government is banning the use of plastic bags in Dhaka, its third attempt to carry out such legislation.

Canadian budget introduces incentives for renewables

Canada is to encourage renewable energy through an incentive payment for wind power from March 2002, and through tax inducements, according to the 2001 budget.

Latest research shows Antarctic glaciers are experiencing long-term melt

Antarctica appears to be melting and contributing to the slow rise in the oceans, with around 36 cubic miles of ice from glaciers in West Antarctica over the past decade, researchers have reported.

Air pollution reduces energy to power the hydrological cycle

Minute particles primarily made up of black carbon can reduce sunlight reaching the oceans, leading to a weaker hydrological cycle, and possibly impacting water availability and quality, according to new research.

Current clean air act legislation more effective than Bush proposal

Secret US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analysis has revealed that the current Clean Air Act legislation would result in lower emissions than the Bush administration’s proposed ‘cap and trade’ policy.

Italy prosecuted for lack of sewage treatment in Milan

The European Commission has taken Italy to the Court of Justice due to its lack of sufficient treatment for wastewater from the city of Milan, now the largest European conurbation that still lacks basic water treatment.

Proposed Amendment to Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste Sets Increased Recovery and Recycling Targets

In an effort to prevent or minimise the impact of packaging and packaging waste the European Commission has suggested increased targets for recycling and recovery for European Member States, to be achieved in 2006, in a proposed amendment to the directive on packaging and packaging waste.In an effort to prevent or minimise the impact of packaging and packaging waste the European Commission has suggested increased targets for recycling and recovery for European Member States, to be achieved in 2006, in a proposed amendment to the directive on packaging and packaging waste.

Political agreement reached on public participation on environmental decision-making

The European Commission has welcomed a political agreement settled this week by the Environment Council regarding the proposal for a directive on public participation in the preparation of environmental plans, programmes and projects with significant environmental impacts.

European Commission proposes to ban toxic metals in car production

The Commission’s Environment Directorate has put forward a proposal for banning the use of mercury, lead, cadmium and hexavalent chromium in new cars from July 2003, as an annex to the End of Life Vehicles Directive.

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