Search for European Projects

Background The quantity of municipal solid waste in Europe (415 Kg per capita in 2000) is increasing, though in many European countries recycling rates are still very low. The main barriers to an increase in recycling are low collection rates, the high costs compared to virgin materials and restricted market opportunities for secondary materials. Addition ...

Background The promotion of EMAS and broader sustainable development is a priority of the 6th Environment Action Programme, as is the development of a thematic strategy on the sustainable use of resources. Before the project’s start, there had been only two EMAS registrations in Portugal and none for agriculture (EU-wide there are only 12 in this sector ...