A Circular Economy is an important component of a future-focussed, sustainable, economy, and CHEM Trust therefore welcomes the European Commission's current consultation on the Circular Economy. We have submitted a briefing to the consultation making recommendations for policies that are needed in order to ensure that the circular economy doesn't end up perpetuating the use of … [Read more...] about The Circular economy: To get it right we must address hazardous chemicals
Sustainability
Science, pollution and wellbeing – three themes for Europe in 2015
At the start of December I gave a short presentation at the health session of the EEB's 40th Anniversary conference. It was based around three themes: the need to ensure pollution is part of discussions on the environment (rather than just climate, resource efficiency and biodiversity) the need to focus on increasing wellbeing in the jobs, growth & sustainability … [Read more...] about Science, pollution and wellbeing – three themes for Europe in 2015
Why the green economy needs to pay more attention to SIN
The Green Economy is a big deal these days. Most forward-thinking companies realise that their future lies in being low carbon and resource efficient - and many also talk about the importance of nature, tropical forests for example. Some companies are also actively trying to reduce the hazardous chemicals in their supply chains - for example the multinational electronics & … [Read more...] about Why the green economy needs to pay more attention to SIN
