Aid intended for the removal of asbestos
The Waste Agency of Catalonia has an open call for aid intended for the removal at source of insulation and construction material waste that contains asbestos in order to ensure that the removal is carried out under the appropriate conditions to guarantee the minimization of the risk that this material entails for health [...]
MANAGEMENT OF FOOD WASTE IN LARGE DISTRIBUTION
The "7th point of the AECOC meeting against food waste" brought together, last September 26, more than 300 professionals from companies, administrations and NGOs. During the event, the study Management of food waste in large distribution was presented, with which Nielsen and Checkpoint, in collaboration with AECOC, analyzed the impact of the loss [...]
IPCC: "The decisions we take now are fundamental for the future of the oceans and the cryosphere"
The latest special report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the need to act urgently in order to prioritize timely, ambitious and coordinated initiatives that allow addressing lasting changes in the oceans and the cryosphere which are unprecedented. The report highlights the benefits that would [...]
GLOBAL WATER QUALITY ALLIANCE LAUNCHES TO TACKLE THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the European Commission's Joint Research Center (JRC) have this week launched the World Water Quality Alliance (WWQA) in "Ispra" , Italy. The Alliance will provide governments and other stakeholders with relevant evidence-based assessments, scenarios and solutions and services [...]
CESE: R + D + I IS NEEDED, A GUARANTEE OF SUPPLY OF RAW MATERIALS AND MORE INITIATIVES TO DEVELOP THE RECYCLING OF MATERIALS FROM OLD BATTERIES
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) supports the EU action plan for batteries drawn up by the European Commission, but notes that it must be stepped up and implemented quickly. The risk that large sectors of the European automotive industry move their production to regions close to the production units [...]
CREATED A LINE OF BUSINESS FINANCING FOR INNOVATION PROJECTS FOR THE IMPULSE OF ENERGY TRANSITION ENDOWED WITH 8.3 MILLION EUROS.
The objective is to facilitate innovation and the generation of industrial activity in Catalonia in the field of decarbonisation of the energy model. The innova Energy Tech line is promoted by Avançsa and the Catalan Energy Institute (ICAEN). The Government has authorized the creation of a financing line for innovation projects to promote the energy transition [...]
CIRCULAR ECONOMY: IT'S TIME TO INVOLVE CONSUMERS
So far, actions to stimulate the development of a circular economy in Europe have focused on production, encouraging industries to establish circular business models and providing the market with solutions that comply with this approach. Today, the conditions are in place to involve consumers in this process and allow them to take [...]
THE PAPER STRAWS ARE HERE
Tetra Pak becomes the first cardboard packaging company for paper straws in Europe. Made from FSC-certified and recyclable paper, the new paper pallet will initially be available for single-size cardboard packaging in limited volumes. The company also announced that it is evaluating technical advances to [...]
10,000 MILLION EUROS TO SUPPORT THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE EU
The largest banks and national development institutions of the EU and the European Investment Bank launch an initiative of 10,000 million Euros to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and circular economy. On July 18, five European national development institutions and banks and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched, in [...]
ONE MILLION EUROS IN SUBSIDIES FOR COMPANIES THAT DEVELOP PREVENTION AND PREPARATION PROJECTS TO REUSE INDUSTRIAL WASTE
The Waste Agency of Catalonia is calling for these grants to promote actions to improve the environmental behavior of companies in terms of waste management. The Waste Agency of Catalonia (ARC) has opened the call for grants for this year to carry out prevention projects, preparation for reuse and [...]
