The European Communities (Environmental Liability) Regulations

The European Communities (Environmental Liability) Regulations 2008, came into force in Ireland on 1 April 2009 with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage. The purpose of these Regulations is to establish a framework of environmental liability based on the ‘polluter-pays’ principle, to prevent and remedy environmental damage and introduce a reporting obligation...

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Environmental Protection: Thoughts & Perspective

Here are a few thoughts and comments on environmental protection from different perspectives. We need to accept the seemingly obvious fact that a toxic environment can make people sick and that no amount of medical intervention can protect us. The health care community must become a powerful political lobby for environmental policy and legislation. – Andrew...

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European Certification of Plastics Recylers identifies Waste Recyclers as opposed to Waste Traders

The EU-funded project EUCERTPLAST (‘European certification of plastics recyclers’) has developed a common certification scheme for post-consumer plastics recycling in Europe. Such a scheme helps recyclers and waste collectors, who would be able to guarantee that the plastic waste they collect is actually being recycled (rather than traded) and that this is done in a sustainable manner....

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Irish Water will be allowed raise prices every year: Eyecatching Headline, but the devil will be in the detail…….again

Recent newspaper headlines reported: Water charges are set to go up every year for families because Irish Water (IW) will be allowed to increase the rate. Households who stop wasting water and reduce their consumption could still end up with higher bills. Irish Water will be able to seek an annual hike in water charges...

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