Defra has updated its Green Claims Guidance on how to make clear, accurate and substantiated environmental claims in marketing and advertising. The revised guidance builds on
Category: Government
Changes in governmental thinking that may impact upon business and the environment
European Parliament Votes on Draft WEEE Directive
An important development in the drafting of the WEEE Directive this week (3 February 2011) has been that MEPs voted to approve changes by 580 votes
Waste review: The use of standards as enforcement alternatives
It is interesting to hear that standards and accreditation could be given a “larger role” in waste enforcement to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses
Landmark prosecution for landfill gas emissions
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted Waste Recycling Group (WRG) yesterday (17 January 2011) for failing to maintain post-restoration control systems for managing landfill gas from the
Potential removal of DEFRA’s responsibility for sustainable development in government
An interesting development today, is that the Environmental Audit Committee will discuss whether the Cabinet Office should take over the task of monitoring and reducing the