The new EuP directive lists all energy products used
The new EuP directive controls all energy-using products. On October 31, 2009, the European Union's "Official Journal" published [...]
European Commission research report comparing REACH penalties across countries
European Commission Research Report Comparing REACH Penalties in Various Countries On December 7, 2009, the European Commission announced preliminary guidelines for the implementation of REACH regulations in EU countries […]
EU investigates implementation of Battery Directive
The European Union's Official Journal published a European Council resolution on November 27, 2009, regarding the Battery Directive No. 2006/66/EC in all constituent […]
EPA rules greenhouse gases dangerous to humans
After careful review of scientific evidence and public consideration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a statement on December 7, 2009, stating that greenhouse gases have been confirmed to be harmful to the health of the American people […]
Major retailer warned by California attorney general for selling products containing excessive amounts of lead
California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. recently warned six large retailers that a variety of children’s products sold in their stores contained […]
Restricted use of phthalates
Phthalates are the most common plasticizers in the plastics industry, and their main uses include serving as plasticizers for PVC products. Phthalate plasticizers are a […]
EU to develop economic indicators for eco-efficiency
The EU Environment Council proposed on the 21st of this month that it would formulate new environmental and social indicators to replace the traditional […]
Wisconsin becomes the 20th state in the United States to enact a waste electronics recycling bill
On October 23, 2009, Governor Doyle of Wisconsin signed into law its Waste Electronics Recycling Law (200 […]
Australia plans to implement carbon trading system
After months of political conflict, the Australian government will vote on its Emissions Trading System Amendment Bill (ETS) before Parliament adjourns on the 26th of this month. If we encounter […]
Quebec sets greenhouse gas reduction targets
The Premier of Quebec, Canada (Jean Charest) and the Minister of Environmental Sustainability (Line Beauchamp) today (200 […]