February 26, 2009
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Waste & Recycling Newsletter February 26, 2009 |
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Increased recycling - inventories required
DNV has for nearly two decades been actively involved in issues relating to harmful substances on board vessels that are ready for recycling. Over almost the same period, DNV has also been involved in improving the whole recycling process. In May this year, a new IMO guideline – “International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships” – is to be adopted. “DNV has played an active role in developing this IMO guideline,” says Tor Svensen, the COO of DNV Maritime. “Back in 1994, we were hired by Shell to prepare - as an independent third party - an inventory list of the ... |
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UN calls for food waste revolution
The world could easily feed its growing population if farmers, businesses and government`s simply stepped up efforts to curtail food waste, according to a major new study from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report, which was published at last week`s meeting of the UNEP Governing Council in Nairobi, Kenya, warned that without `a green revolution` across the food industry the combination of population growth and climate change will lead to severe food shortages over the coming decades that could see food prices climb by between 30 and 50 per cent. `We need a Green revolution ... |
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