AFPT For illustration: a man working at a plastic recycling company in Tangerang, Indonesia NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 18:35 Judith van de Hulsbeek editor Climate and Energy Judith van de Hulsbeek editor Climate and Energy The European Parliament has approved stricter rules for the export of plastic waste to countries outside the EU. Shipping plastic to the … Read more
Since 2005, economic output in Lower Austria has increased by 24 percent, adjusted for inflation. CO2 emissions have fallen by a quarter in the same time. Entrepreneurs are “the best climate protectors,” said Deputy Governor Stephan Pernkopf (ÖVP). Especially in an economic environment that needs to reorient itself worldwide in terms of employment and growth, … Read more
From the linear to the circular economy: This path is taking more and more shape because laws, guidelines and regulations set the direction. What’s behind it all and what it means for companies. As part of the Green Deal and the goal of climate neutrality by 2050, the European Union has introduced comprehensive initiatives and … Read more
ANP NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 06:51 VAT on repairs of electrical appliances must be abolished by a new cabinet. Techniek Nederland advocates this. The umbrella organization wants to make it more attractive for people to have their TVs and dishwasher repaired instead of throwing them away and buying a new one. The trade organization supports the Council … Read more
The Xunta opens two lines of aid to support the business fabric in circular economy projects and with direct loans, which have been open since this month and total almost 20 million euros. This was reported yesterday by the First Vice President and Minister of Economy, Industry and Innovation, Francisco Conde, during his participation in … Read more
“We manage the entire company in such a way as to prepare for possible risks. We were prepared for the energy crisis, now we are preparing for the coming recession,” says the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Malfini Radek Veselý on the roof of the Ústí headquarters. – The roof is densely covered … Read more
While Europe, shaken by the Ukraine war, tries to reduce its dependence on energy supplies from Russia, an even greater danger simmers in the background. Industrial metals and rare earths are needed for wind turbines, e-cars, solar cells and computer chips. Increasing digitization and the energy transition will continue to drive demand for these special … Read more
In addition to the benefit of savings for customers and the environment, repossessed mobile phones are reconditioned and reintroduced in the market. When its reuse is not possible, the equipment goes to recycling, minimizing the electronic waste produced. The telecommunications company’s circular economy plan is nothing new. At the beginning of the year, NOS was … Read more
With its Public waste PartnershipS (PwPS) management model, Indaver offers public administrations three types of services: the recovery of municipal waste, the organization of management systems and the management of public treatment infrastructure. Wide range of services “The treatment is guaranteed in the long term, without any logistical or financial difficulty” Kris Verwaeren, Director of … Read more