The 27 member states of the European Union (EU) gave their final green light this Monday to the update of the European regulation on transboundary waste shipments to ensure that these are only sent to countries where they are treated properly and to prohibit exports for disposal to third countries. The goal is to ensure that international waste shipments do not pose a threat to human health and the environment, as well as to upgrade, smothen and digitize procedures for shipments within the EU and promote the transport of waste intended for recycling. The regulation prohibits shipments of all waste … Continue reading EU Cracks Down: New Waste Shipment Rules to Protect Global Health and Environment Kick in This Month