In a statement released on May 3, 2023, the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development called for companies in the fast-moving consumer goods and grocery retail sectors to reduce their dependence on single-use plastic packaging.

At a time when climate and environmental issues are more important than ever, it is reasonable to look to technological innovation for at least part of the solution.

January 2013 saw the long-awaited ruling of the Dutch court in the five cases brought by campaigning NGO Friends of the Earth against Royal Dutch Shell.

No one has failed to notice that at your coffee-to-go you have to pay extra for the disposable cup for which you did not have to pay anything extra until 1 July last.

The European Commission has proposed extending the EU Emissions Trading System to include municipal waste incineration installations from 2031, introducing a carbon price signal intended to strengthen incentives for waste prevention, recycling and circular economy practices. The proposal includes a phased implementation period and temporary opt-out provisions for Member States meeting specific conditions, while raising important questions about costs, contracts and the risk of unintended waste diversion.

Met de definitieve komst van de Omgevingswet (Ow) op 1 januari 2024, komt het inrichtingenbegrip te vervallen.

Het afvalstoffenrecht ontwikkelt zich voortdurend.

De Europese Verordening Overbrenging Afvalstoffen (EVOA) is op 20 mei 2024 herzien. Op 11 april 2024 werd Verordening (EU) 2024/1157 aangenomen, die een belangrijke wijziging...

De selectie ten aanzien van wetgeving, beleid en jurisprudentie over afvalstoffen in de afgelopen drie jaar laat zien dat het afvalstoffenrecht...