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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Launch ISO Guidance Principles Secondary Metals Confirmed
Geneva, 23 March 2017 The launch of the ISO guidance principles for the sustainable management of secondary metals will be held in Geneva, 28 April. WRF and its partners will […]
“Our Recyclers are our Future Miners”, Peru Vice Minister Says
Lima, 3 February 2017 The SRI e-waste training course met high interest from the government and general public in Peru. Speaking at the opening day Environment Vice-Minister Marcos Alegre presented the […]
Informal Approaches Circular Economy, Learning From India
Geneva, 22 November 2016 A new report was launched today by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCS), jointly with EMPA and the World Resources Forum on the informal sector […]
Sustainability Principles for Recycling Proposed
Berlin, 9 September 2016 “Fighting for survival is not equal to informal work”, WRF Program Manager Sonia Valdivia said in Berlin. She spoke last week at the “Electronic Goes Green Conference” […]
Public Review Guidance Principles Secondary Metals now Open
St. Gallen, 1 July 2016 The public review of the Guidance Principles for the sustainable management of secondary metals is open as of today. Until July 31 everyone is invited to […]
Switzerland Signs Agreement With Egypt to Support E-waste Recycling
Cairo, 10 March 2016 The Embassy of Switzerland has signed an agreement with Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology on “Sustainable Recycling Industries in Egypt” which aims at supporting sustainable […]
