Year: 2002

European Court returns condemning judgement on UK and Italy waste management plans

The European Court of Justice has ordered the UK to pay costs as a penalty for failing to comply with three EU directives by providing incomplete waste management plans for the whole of it’s territory up to the year 2000.

Detergent industry increasing environmental commitment

Between 1996 and 2000, there was a 46% increase in the number of companies committed to the detergent industry’s code of good environmental practice, with 179 companies in 18 countries now taking part in the scheme, representing an average of more than 90% of the European industry.

New emissions trading simulations for Europe

European companies will be able to take part in a series of new emissions trading simulations, giving them an insight into the practicalities and ramifications of any future emissions trading regimes.

New farming report good for troubled wetlands

The report to the government on the future of farming in Britain, published on 29 January, is good news as far as wetland conservation is concerned, and effective wetland conservation needs the help of local farmers, speakers told a conference on 31 January celebrating World Wetlands Day.

More hope for fridge recycling

UK environment industry missing global opportunities

The environment industry in the UK is risking missing out on huge global markets for environmental technology, unless the Government takes action, according to a new Department of Trade and Industry report.

Government consults on direction of Environment Agency

The Government has issued a consultation document discussing revised statutory guidance on the direction of the Environment Agency’s work in England over the next five years, but the Environment Industries Commission (EIC) is warning that extra funding will be needed or the Agency will be overwhelmed.

New regional environmental industries representatives will help boost the sector

The Regional Development Agencies have announced the formation of a new regional support network for the environment industry.

Scotland needs pollution register

Friends of the Earth Scotland has accused the Scottish parliament of “keeping the public in the dark” over potentially hazardous emissions from Scottish factories, landfills and wastewater treatment works.

Wales to cut nitrates

Welsh Minister for the Environment Sue Essex has announced the launch of a consultation on ways of reducing nitrate pollution in the principality’s lakes and rivers.

Scottish public give green light to composting and recycling

Two Scottish consultation papers on future waste strategies have given a green light to composting and recycling, according to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA).

New guide to research and development funding

The Environment Industries Commission (EIC) has published a new guide providing details on funding programmes that are available from the UK government and the European Union designed to support research and development in environmental technology.