06/03/15
Preventing Waste: recycling isn’t enough for a circular economy
The many social, environmental and economic benefits that would result from robust resource policies have been …
03/12/14
Protecting resources and using them respectfully
The total amount of natural resources is limited. Non-renewable raw materials such as metals and oil are being …
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24/09/14
Briefing: The role of the European Parliament 2014-2019 in moving Europe to resource efficiency
Incoming Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), who will be elected in May 2014, will have in their hands …
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24/09/14
Briefing: The four footprints
Pressure on the world’s resources is rapidly increasing, as people’s living standards rise in many poorer coun …
24/09/14
Briefing: Seven ways Europe can use fewer resources
The European Commission started developing the EU’s resource efficiency agenda by including it as one of the p …
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03/09/14
Bring waste full circle: how to implement the circular economy
Europe sends over 50% of its waste straight to landfill and incinerators, generating toxic and climate damagin …
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