What are Zombie Batteries? Zombie batteries are dead batteries, which have ended up in the wrong waste stream by been placed into general waste and recycling bins. When they end up in the waste collection facility, they are likely to be crushed during processing, and this is a recipe for disaster. Some batteries, like lithium-ion […]
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Waste Framework Directive-(WFD)2018, transposed into law, 5 July 2020
In July 2018, the new Waste Framework Directive 2018, WFD (Directive (EU) 2018/851 of the European Parliament, amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste) was approved. It is required to be transposed into EU Member State law by 5 July 2020. The aim of the new WFD is: Waste management should be enhanced and transformed into sustainable […]
Corporate Sustainability, Environmental News, Management Systems
Migration ISO 45001 2018: 6-month extension
In a recent communication issued by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), they have granted a six-month extension to the ISO 45001:2018 migration deadline. This is in line with other transition and migration dates, which have been extended, for example, ISO 50001:2018. The deadline has been extended due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. All ISO 45001:2018 […]
In a recent communication issued by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), they have granted a six-month extension to the ISO 50001:2018 transition deadline. This is in line with other transition and migration dates, which have been extended, for example, ISO 45001:2018. The deadline has been extended due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. All ISO 50001:2011 certifications […]