Pollution & Waste Management
It changes a medium such as air, water or soil in a way that can make it harmful to people or nature. Waste management is an important element of environmental protection. Sustainable waste management systems incorporate feedback loops, are focused on processes, embody adaptability and divert waste from disposal to reduce and/or eliminate the introduction of pollutants into the atmosphere, soil or water system
Pollution & Waste Management articles
UK government accused of attempting to relax sewage rules ‘through the backdoor’
Campaign group Wild Justice has accused the UK government of trying to relax pollution rules for housebuilders “through the backdoor”.
Stella Consonni reports on the existing legal framework and the main challenges
David Burrows on the stolen concept of a circular economy, and how reduction must be at the heart of product design
Zero Waste Scotland is focused on closing the energy sector’s circularity gap. Kenny Taylor reports on progress so far
The IEMA Circular Economy Network Steering Group has published a guide on how to integrate circular strategies into your business model.
Environmental crimes could result in prison sentences of up to 10 years and company fines of 5% of turnover under a proposed EU law agreed by the European parliament and council.
Ellen Williams on the ecosystem approach to sustainably managing economies