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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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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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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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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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Accelerating sustainable industrial production
14/02/2010
Accelerating sustainable industrial production
Eco-innovation will be a key driver of industry efforts to tackle climate change in the post-Kyoto era according to new book on green growth published by the OECD in January 2010. The new book entitled Eco-Innovation in Industry is based on the first phase of the Organisation for Economic Co-...
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Cultivating crops on city rooftops
09/03/2010
Cultivating crops on city rooftops
Climate change and population growth mean walls, balconies and roofs across Europe's cities could take on a greener complexion as food production becomes part of the urban landscape. To meet the challenges of producing food in a more environmentally-friendly way, the European Environment Agency...
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Energy Labelling Directive extended to energy-related products
29/03/2010
Energy Labelling Directive extended to energy-related products
The revised Energy Labelling Directive will extend the scope of EU legislation on energy-related products to include all goods impacting energy consumption directly or indirectly. Recasting the Energy Labelling Directive is part of the energy-efficiency package, which includes revision of the...
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Laying the foundations for sustainable construction
28/04/2010
Laying the foundations for sustainable construction
Reclaimed and sustainable construction materials could lead to a more eco-friendly building sector. By using such materials developers can reduce emissions and save energy. If Europe is to meet its goal of reducing emissions and energy consumption by at least 20% by 2020, the sustainability of...
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ILCD handbook to act as authoritative guide for policy-makers
28/04/2010
ILCD handbook to act as authoritative guide for policy-makers
The European Platform on Life-Cycle Assessment’s International Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD) handbook aims to help policy-makers assess the environmental impact of products. Developed by the Commission's Joint Research Centre, in cooperation with DG Environment, the handbook –...
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Green Week 2010 places focus on biodiversity
01/07/2010
Green Week 2010 places focus on biodiversity
To coincide with the International Year of Biodiversity, Green Week 2010 – Europe’s largest annual conference on the environment – addressed the current state of biodiversity and nature. Biodiversity provides fundamental resources such as clean air, fresh water, food, materials and medicines....
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