Regulation
Australia’s new Regulations to Boost Low-Emission Tech
The Australian government has this week given a regulatory - and financial - boost to development of new low-emission technologies under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The government has provided $192m in funding to help support low-emissions technology projects…
Pregis Obtains DIN CERTCO Industrial Compostable Certification
On Wednesday, DIN CERTCO, an independent certification agency based in Berlin, Germany, gave Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, their industrial compostable certification in accordance with EN 13432 for its Flo-Pak Bio product line of loose fill products. …
Prague Bets On A Circular Economy
On July 19, the Czech capital announced its plans to expand their RE-USE project. The project, which was established last year, consists of centres for the reuse of second- hand items, instead of sending them directly to landfills, in order…
France’s New Climate Law Fails To Impress Activists
France passed a new climate law on Tuesday that would affect transport, housing and food industries, but environmental activists say it’s not enough. A board of 150 citizens worked for months on the legislation, but critics say that the president,…
National Food Strategy Sets out Guidelines for a Greener Food System
A new review from the National Food Strategy has called for the UK government to take a more targeted approach to make the agricultural sector more environmentally sound. The report, which was commissioned by the Government in 2020, was published…
Biofuels are Central Pillar to EU Decarbonisation Plans
The European Union announced its latest ‘Fit for 55’ decarbonisation proposals on Wednesday this week - pitched with the aim of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. The bloc is awaiting approval from its member countries and the EU parliament, with…