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Pursuit of sustainability drives innovation in the chemical industry
26/01/2010
Pursuit of sustainability drives innovation in the chemical industry
The European chemical industry is embracing innovation to ensure sustainability. Moreover, through innovation the industry is providing measures to facilitate a sustainable society. The chemical sector plays a significant role in the European economy, contributing 30% of the world’s total...
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Member States see electric cars as route to lower emissions
18/12/2009
Member States see electric cars as route to lower emissions
As the EU takes tougher action on the issue of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from vehicles, policies in Denmark, Germany and the UK are favouring the uptake of electric cars. From 1990 to 2006, GHGs from transport increased by 28%. To counter this, the EU adopted legislation in April 2009...
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Making mobile phones greener
03/10/2009
Making mobile phones greener
As stakeholders and governments are striving to lessen the environmental impact of mobile phones, mobile phone producers are moving to meet the demands of an eco-conscious society. Mobile phone use has grown rapidly with subscriptions surpassing 4 billion by end 2008 according to International...
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An ‘Eco-technology’ Round Table
27/08/2009
An ‘Eco-technology’ Round Table
Through the ‘Environment Round Table’ France is formulating collective solutions to environmental problems at the national, European and international levels. Two years after the launch of the Environment Round Table (2007) – a collection of debates that bring together...
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OECD surveys sustainable materials management initiatives
28/07/2009
OECD surveys sustainable materials management initiatives
The OECD has produced an inventory of international initiatives related to development of sustainable materials management as a viable alternative to traditional waste management. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Group on Waste Prevention and Recycling (...
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The practical contribution of ICTs to sustainable growth
26/06/2009
The practical contribution of ICTs to sustainable growth
Application of information and communication technologies (ICT)-based solutions in industry could yield dramatic energy savings, and ultimately lead to a more sustainable society. Information and communication technologies have the potential to help Europe overcome its biggest challenges. Only...
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European Parliament backs Ecodesign Directive extension
09/06/2009
European Parliament backs Ecodesign Directive extension
The Commission proposal to include energy-related products as well as energy-using products in the European Ecodesign Directive has received the backing of the European Parliament. The European Parliament approved the extension of the EU Product Ecodesign Directive to include energy-related...
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Bringing low carbon technologies to the developing world
29/05/2009
Bringing low carbon technologies to the developing world
An Indian-UK collaborative study has set out six key considerations to facilitate transfer of low-carbon technologies to developing countries to help fight global climate change. The transfer of low carbon technologies to developing countries is essential if reductions in global CO2 emissions...
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China’s CO2 emissions to double by 2030
29/05/2009
China’s CO2 emissions to double by 2030
A new report suggests that the world’s leading CO2 emitter, China, could double its emissions by 2030. China states that this increase is due to manufacturing for Western markets. China is now the world's biggest emitter of carbon dioxide according to the 2008 China Energy Report published by...
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Investing in eco-innovation to reduce climate change
28/04/2009
Investing in eco-innovation to reduce climate change
The EU Sustainable Energy Week 2009 highlighted the role of the CIP in the fight against climate change by its funding of eco-innovative SMEs through the eco-innovation programme. By offering a solution to the challenges to be overcome, eco-innovation represents the path to a more sustainable...
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