20.07.2017

Israel: Thousands of hazardous materials containers found near residential area

Jerusalem, Israel — The Ministry of Environmental Protection (MoEP) has begun focused enforcement activities in Or Yehuda, where thousands of hazardous materials containers were being stored without a permit. The enforcement actions began on July 6, 2017, after the containers were found in a compound near a residential neighborhood. Inspectors also found hazardous materials waste, […]

20.07.2017

China’s intends to implement an import ban on a number of scrap materials

Brussels — The Bureau of International Recycling expresses serious concerns over news on China’s intention to implement an import ban on a number of scrap materials, including certain types of scrap plastics, mixed paper, slags and drosses, waste wool, ash, cotton and yarn. Two days ago, China has notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that […]

20.07.2017

Denmark, Finland and Sweden on top of Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2017

London, UK — The new „Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2017“ investigates the global state of cleantech innovation in entrepreneurial start-up companies. The report wants to find out which countries currently have the greatest potential to produce entrepreneurial cleantech start-up companies that will commercialise clean technology innovations over the next 10 years. The top three positions […]