Eunomia Research and Consulting Ltd. has published a report ‘Managing Materials for 1.5oC: An EU Regulatory Framework for a Low Carbon Material Economy’. It presents a series of recommendations designed to enable Europe to prosper whilst reducing the pressure we place on the planet from our consumption of materials. The [...]
NGOs & Charities We know how vital NGOs and charities are in fighting the climate crisis. Across the globe they are instrumental in educating communities, demonstrating the cause and effect of pollution and encouraging people to actively participate in protecting the planet and its natural resources. This is specialised, complicated [...]
A Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Italy could unlock an array of environmental benefits such as reduced air pollution, increased recycling collection rates and less litter, according to a new report from L’Associazione nazionale dei Comuni Virtuosi (ACV) and A Buon Rendere (ABR). It would also shift the burden of [...]
THINK EUNOMIA THINK Unwasted Extract and pollute less. Minimise waste. Tread lightly. Our applied expertise and broad technical skills enable you to make conservation of resources a reality. Conserve more THINK EUNOMIA THINK RE-USE Extend the lifecycle of materials and natural resources. As-long-as-possible lifecycles are critical to the future of [...]
Reloop and Zero Waste Europe have published today a new study by Eunomia Research and Consulting which shows that applying sorting systems to mixed waste (MWS) prior to thermal treatment and landfilling can significantly support Europe’s climate objectives and contribute to achieving ambitious plastics and municipal waste recycling targets. The [...]
For much of the past century, the car has been the ultimate status symbol. From the newly qualified teenager to the high-flying executive, the car has come to represent aspiration, success and freedom. But our love of the car has come at an environmental and public health price that we [...]
Eunomia has convened a consortium to explore the costs of, and potential measures to prevent, fires which are being started by Lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries in waste. Fires in waste electronics are estimated to be growing: the incidence of fires in waste company Veolia’s refuse trucks are up 37.5% since 2017, [...]
Today is Earth Day, an annual event used to show support for environmental protection. Given the current situation, its aim this year is to flood the world with hope, optimism and action. We wanted to make a positive contribution and so our Chairman, Dominic Hogg, and climate emergency specialist, Alex [...]
Our latest special report, published today, has found that rolling out electric refuse trucks would cut carbon dioxide emissions, reduce air pollution and cut down on costs, once monetised emissions are taken into account. The report, authored by a team of our waste operations and emissions experts, shows that switching [...]
Packaging free shops have become ever-more popular with the public as awareness and concern over pollution of plastic packaging grows. We are carrying out an innovative piece of work with Zero Waste Europe and Réseau Vrac to develop an overview of the state of packaging free shops across Europe. The [...]