Environment Minister Ghana Announces Natural Resources Initiatives
Accra, 5 March 2020 The sustainable use of natural resources will be at the heart of debates at the first World Resources Forum to be held in Africa (WRF2020), which […]
Get Here Your Program Update WRF 2019 Geneva
Geneva, 30 July 2019 With less than three months to go before the next World Resources Forum (WRF) 2019 will open its doors, the WRF Secretariat has published the latest […]
African E-Waste Experts Trained in Inclusive Recycling
Johannesburg, 22 July 2019 A successful Training of Trainers course on inclusive e-waste recycling was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8-12 July. E-waste experts from 13 African countries were selected […]
Sustainable Recycling Principles Showcased at ISO Innovation Space
Geneva, 25 September 2018 The new ISO IWA “Guidance principles for the sustainable management of secondary metals” on sustainable recycling were showcased at this week’s ISO General Assembly, held in […]
Copper Recycling Important for Sustainable World
Brussels, 31 January 2018 The European Copper Institute (ECI) and the International Copper Association (ICA) discussed the key role of life cycle data in achieving a shift toward a more sustainable […]
Health Threats Circular Economy Need to be Addressed
Nairobi, 4 December 2017 “If we want to promote business opportunities in the circular economy of developing countries, accelerating the sound management of chemicals and waste, it is pivotal to […]
Colombia First Latin American Country With E-waste Management Policy
Bogota, 17 July 2017 Colombia has launched its national policy for e-waste management in an event in Bogata last month. The policy is the result of a collaboration of Empa, […]
Eight years of cooperation in e-waste in Peru
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”3/4″][cmsms_text] Lima, 1 June 2017 On the national Recyclers Day the Swiss International Cooperation and the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) are looking back on a successfull 8 years […]
ISO Guidance Principles Secondary Metals Launched
Geneva, 28 April 2017 The new ISO Guidance Principles for the Sustainable Management of Secondary Metals were launched at the Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Basel […]
New Publication: Guidance Principles Secondary Metals Published by ISO
Geneva, 5 April 2017 The “Guidance Principles for the Sustainable Management of Secondary Metals” have been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The principles aim to provide a […]
