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Circular Economy

Repair label: the French example

Consumers will soon be able to tell how well an electrical appliance can be repaired by looking at a new product label. France is taking steps to develop its repair index further, while Germany and other countries are waiting for a proposal from the EU Commission.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Emission rights for waste incineration

Berlin and Brussels want to include municipal waste incineration in emissions trading. The waste industry warns against solo efforts at national level and calls on the EU to conduct a thorough analysis of the possible consequences.

By Leonie Düngefeld