ISO 16075:2015, Guidelines for treated wastewater use for irrigation projects
ISO 16075 is a new standard relating to the treatment and reuse of wastewater in agricultural irrigation projects and aims to maximize the benefits and reduce any related risks for the agricultural irrigation systems associated with the use of recycled water. In regions where water is scarce, treated wastewater can provide a new and vital source of water. It makes environmental...
READ ARTICLE >Waste production represents a significant economic loss
Two billions of tonnes of waste is produced in Europe every year and represents a significant economic loss. Waste prevention lies at the centre of the European Union’s policies on waste and Member States have a legal obligation to adopt and implement waste prevention programmes. The overarching principle behind EU and national waste policies is the ‘waste...
READ ARTICLE >New call for proposals on circular economy research & innovation
How can new Horizon 2020 circular economy research & innovation projects benefit from the experience of existing projects funded under different EU programmes? On 8 December 2015 EASME organised a kick-off & networking meeting for 21 waste-related research & innovation projects to help them share their knowledge and explore synergies. The meeting marked the official...
READ ARTICLE >EU unveils new €6bn circular economy package
The European Commission has launched it’s circular economy package and measures to promote reparability in the design phase of products. The aim of circular economy is to “close the loop of product lifecycles through greater recycling and re-use, and bring benefits for both the environment and the economy”. The circular economy package will receive €5.5bn from...
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