Waste treatment operations are regulated by strict European standards. But what happens with these standards at the national level? A handy new guide empowers green groups to ensure compliance. From plastic to electronic scrap, waste is on the rise all across Europe. The average EU citizen produces almost 500kg of waste a year, only 30% of which is recycled. Much of the waste we produce is treated by waste management facilities that apply biological, mechanical and chemical processes. Such treatment … Continue reading How to be a waste watchdog