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How nanotubes could be released into the environment
Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are a group of nanoparticles with remarkable physical and chemical properties. They are a promising material for a wide range of future technologies, including sports equipment, textiles and rechargeable batteries. However, questions have been raised about their safety. It is therefore important to understand how they could be unintentionally released into the environment ...
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Sprint Electronic Recycling and Food Recovery Programs to be Honored by EPA Region 7 as Nation Observes Earth Day, April 22
EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks will join Sprint officials on Tuesday, April 22 – Earth Day – to present Sprint the EPA WasteWise National Partner of the Year Award for Very Large Companies. During his visit to Sprint’s headquarters campus in Overland Park, Kan., Brooks will commend Sprint for reducing its volume of solid waste and view first-hand its innovative recycling ...
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New EU legislation requiring collection and recycling of spent batteries
Revised EU legislation that aims to protect human health and the environment by ensuring waste batteries are properly collected and recycled has been implemented. The directive also makes producers responsible for the management of batteries once they become waste. Adopted by the European Parliament and Council in 2006, the revised Batteries Directive should be transposed by Member States into ...
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Environment: European Commission asks Court to fine Greece for inadequate management of hazardous waste
The European Commission is referring Greece back to the European Court of Justice for poor treatment of hazardous waste. Five years after the first ruling, Greece is still failing to comply with EU standards. The Commission is therefore asking the Court to impose fines, proposing a lump sum of EUR 14 904 736 and a daily penalty payment of EUR 72 864 until the obligations are fulfilled. Hazardous ...
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