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Energy labelling: EU/US Energy Star progresses but ITRE rejects new A-G labels |
30/04/2009 |
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Packaging: ISO proposes new sub-committee on packaging and environment |
30/04/2009 |
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WEEE: Slovakia – New legislation likely to reduce number of compliance providers |
27/04/2009 |
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WEEE: Recyclers disagree with 2 of 5 proposed changes to Annex II |
27/04/2009 |
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WEEE: Czech Republic – draft legislation allows competing systems, but regulates them tightly |
20/04/2009 |
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Batteries: UK – Producer Responsibility Regulations adopted |
17/04/2009 |
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Batteries: Czech Republic – September deadline for producer registration likely |
06/04/2009 |
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Energy-using Products: New energy label format & phase out of inefficient appliances proposed |
03/04/2009 |
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WEEE: China – Ordinance stipulates WEEE Fund, reinforces existing legislation (on treatment facilities) |
31/03/2009 |
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Batteries: Cyprus - legislation in force from 30 March and collective system approved |
31/03/2009 |
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WEEE: Latvia – collection targets remain the same, but with harsh penalties for under-achievement |
25/03/2009 |
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WEEE: Bulgaria – WEEE collection increases quickly, at a cost |
20/03/2009 |
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Packaging: Perchards’ analysis of EU packaging and waste statistics published |
20/03/2009 |
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Packaging: France - Sénat amends Grenelle proposal |
19/03/2009 |
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Packaging: first European shopping basket data shows up some surprises |
16/03/2009 |
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WEEE: Germany – producers bear the cost as municipalities withdraw from WEEE management |
16/03/2009 |
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Batteries: Malta – Further delay of transposition likely; eco-tax lowered but remains |
11/03/2009 |
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Batteries: Bulgaria – Product tax remains only compliance option for portable batteries |
10/03/2009 |
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EU: Czech Presidency addresses fall in demand for recyclate |
09/03/2009 |
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WEEE: Lithuania – Draft legislation to streamline WEEE compliance still under discussion |
06/03/2009 |
