Furthermore, the European Parliament has asked every member state to introduce minimum binding objectives on
green procurement, to ensure that public bodies acquire goods and services with a reduced environmental impact. “Otherwise, we’re asking countries to recycle but nothing really gets moving because there’s no market for secondary raw materials,” Bonafé explains.
There are
seven value chains on which institutional efforts will focus. Last December, the Commission took steps to update legislation on
batteries and vehicles, an increasingly urgent issue after the landmark of one million electric or hybrid vehicles sold was reached last year, despite the inevitable dip caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Six changes to UK green policy that you need to know about this week
The UK Government has announced several important changes to green policy packages this week. Here, edie rounds up the flurry announcements from BEIS, Defra and the Treasury.
From right to repair laws to new green incentives for farmers, it has been a busy week for policy relating to energy and the environment in the UK
Legally binding environmental policy principles
Ministers have repeatedly been accused of failing to collaborate to avoid net-zero policy gaps and deliver a joined-up approach that tackles interconnected issues like the climate and nature crises simultaneously. A particular disappointment to key green economy figures this year has been a delay to the Environment Bill’s return to Parliament.
A new right to repair law will come into force in the UK by summer 2021, ministers announced today.
Companies will legally have to make spare parts available to consumers for the first time. This means appliances like fridges, washing machines and TVs should last longer and be cheaper to run.
The aim is to stop electrical items becoming obsolete, therefore reducing the need for new materials.
By extending the lifespan of products by up to 10 years, they will come with higher energy efficiency standards, which is estimated to save consumers an average of £75 (€87.50) a year on bills.
Perhaps most importantly, the law stipulates that repair manuals must also be available so repairs can be done safely.
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The global plastic packaging market size is expected to
reach USD 486.2 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., registering
a CAGR of 4.2% from 2021 to 2028. The rapid expansion of the food & beverages, personal care, and pharmaceuticals sectors coupled with the rising penetration of organized and e-retail across the world is expected to fuel market growth.
Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) are the most widely used materials for the manufacturing of products, such as bottles & jars, trays & containers, wraps & films, and pouches, as they are cost-effective, lightweight and have extensive functionalities and strong barrier properties against moisture. Growing demand for sustainable packing solutions is prompting manufacturers to use recycled plastic resins to make such products.
9th edition – March 2021
Here s the next edition of our monthly bite-sized
digest,
Productwise 3-2-1 where each
month, we ll be bringing to the top of your inbox (and your
agenda):
3 key takeaways from the past
month
2 hotbed issues you should keep your
eye on
1 practice tip to keep you at the top
of your game
This month it s all about ICPHSO s 2021 Annual Virtual
Meeting and Symposium that took place on 22-26 February 2021
– with updates from the US CPSC, sustainability,
accessibility, the upcoming EU legislative proposal on regulating
AI and a reminder about the incoming obligation to identify a
responsible economic operator for certain products sold in the EU