Regulation
US Government Studies Increasing Biofuel Bunker Supply
The government of the United States is looking to increase the supply of biofuels, and is therefore asking for information and feedback from the technology and energy industries on the best way to achieve it. Of course, this also includes…
Amid challenges, Indonesia reaps benefits from circular economy, official says
Data compiled by the Environment and Forestry Ministry revealed that in 2019-2020, more than 420,000 tons of plastic waste were collected from waste banks and other means. Recycling this plastic waste generated more than USD $70.53 million of revenue, a…
French ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables begins
Starting 2022 on the right foot and fulfilling their promise, the French government’s bans on plastic packaging for produce has formally commenced. BBC covers the news in depth. Rreference: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59843697
Seychelles’ former president shares Blue Economy successes with SouthEast Asian Nations
An island state and a pioneer of the Blue Economy, Seychelles’ former President James Michel, shared its successful model with other small islands in the Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Reference: http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/15971/Seychelles%27+former+president+shares+Blue+Economy+successes+with+South+East+Asian+Nations
Germany Pledges to End Coal Usage to meet Climate Change Targets
Germany has agreed to end its reliance on polluting coal power stations by 2038, in a long-awaited decision that will have major ramifications for Europe’s attempts to meet its Paris climate change targets. The country is a major contributor to…
UNEP Announces 2021 Champions of the Earth
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced the winners of the 2021 Champions of the Earth, and women swept the environmental honours. Also new in UNEP’s history of the Champions, they received a record number of nominations from all over…