Investigation into the Repairability of Domestic Washing Machines, Dishwashers and Fridges

by Dudley Curtis | Dec 4, 2013 | Publications

The current pace of our society’s consumption is increasing our demand for finite raw materials and creating an enormous waste problem. Factors contributing to this overconsumption include latest fashion trends, but also the increasing difficulties encountered in...

Position Paper on the Role of Extended Producer Responsibility in Promoting Product Reuse and Preparation for Reuse Activities

by Dudley Curtis | Dec 2, 2013 | Position Papers

Extended Producer Responsibility is being promoted as a key market based instrument to help implement EU waste legislation, including full application of the waste hierarchy. However, the role of EPR in promoting reuse (a form of waste prevention) and preparation for...

Public Consultation on the Review of European Waste Management Targets

by Dudley Curtis | Sep 10, 2013 | Public Consultations

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Extended Producer Responsibility and the role of reuse activities

by Dudley Curtis | Aug 21, 2013 | Publications

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is being promoted as a key market based instrument to help Member States implement EU waste legislation, including application of the waste hierarchy. However, little attention has been paid to how EPR can support initiatives at...

Letter Concerning Council’s Position on ‘Reserved Contracts’ in Public Procurement Reform

by Dudley Curtis | Mar 19, 2013 | Letters

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