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Nordic Programme To Reduce The Environmental Impact Of Plastic
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Book Synopsis Nordic programme to reduce the environmental impact of plastic by :
Download or read book Nordic programme to reduce the environmental impact of plastic written by and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nordic programme on a sustainable approach to plastics is a strategic tool for developing knowledge and measures, as well as enhancing synergies, networks and awareness at the Nordic level. The programme will support the ambitions of the Nordic countries in reaching their goals in relation to prevention of plastic waste, re-use and recycling of plastics, circular economy and minimizing marine plastic litter and microplastics. The program runs over 2017-18 and will be implemented through various projects and activities within the framework of the Nordic Council of Ministers or projects financed by the Nordic Council of Minister.
Author :Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat Publisher :Nordic Council of Ministers ISBN 13 :928937683X Total Pages :99 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (893 download)
Book Synopsis Towards Ending Plastic Pollution by : Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat
Download or read book Towards Ending Plastic Pollution written by Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2023-539/ The ‘Towards Ending Plastic Pollution by 2040’ report was commissioned by the Nordic Council of Ministers and developed by Systemiq and presents a set of 15 global policy interventions towards ending plastic pollution. If universally adopted and supported by a set of common global rules in the international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution these could cut annual volumes of mismanaged plastic waste by 90% and virgin plastic use by 30% by 2040 relative to 2019 levels. Yet, the report highlights that more ambitious efforts are needed to align with the Paris Climate Agreement and holistically address plastic pollution.
Book Synopsis Marine litter in Nordic small islands by : Sæmundsdóttir, Sigurbjörg
Download or read book Marine litter in Nordic small islands written by Sæmundsdóttir, Sigurbjörg and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2021-544/ Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans is one of modern times biggest challenges. NGOs and volunteers all over the Nordics are fighting marine litter through organised clean-up actions. This project was designed to assist NGOs in the Nordic small states in their participation of combating marine litter. The report is giving an insight to the interconnectedness between Nordic states working with marine litter and consists of extensive information collected from the four small island states to facilitate an exchange of knowledge between them. The information was collected during workshops, where the main aim was to facilitate cooperation between the small island states by facilitating experience and knowledge sharing. The workshops also aimed to look at the challenges faced by the small island states and put forward short- and long-term solutions to the main challenges.
Book Synopsis Programme for Nordic Co-operation on the Environment and Climate 2019–2024 by :
Download or read book Programme for Nordic Co-operation on the Environment and Climate 2019–2024 written by and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many years, the Nordic countries have worked together successfully on the environment and climate, which has contributed to significant progress both in the Nordic Region and internationally. However, in recent years, the challenges we face have grown in size and quantity, making co-operation increasingly important. Between 2019 and 2024, the Nordic countries will work together to bring about sustainable development in the Nordic Region, the EU, and internationally. Together, the countries will pursue the ambitious implementation of international agreements on the environment and climate – in particular the Paris Agreement – and work together to strengthen the EU’s regulatory framework regarding the environment and climate. The Nordic countries will continue to be front-runners in terms of bringing about change. Nordic co-operation on the environment and climate seeks to halt the loss of biodiversity and bring about the sustainable use of natural resources. Together, we will work to accelerate the transition to a circular economy that limits our consumption and production to the capacity of nature. Other important areas of co-operation include efforts to minimise the risks posed by chemicals and hazardous substances, and stop the discharge. Compared with previous programme periods, there is a stronger emphasis on co-operation on sustainable cities, climate adaptation, and green financing.
Book Synopsis PVC waste treatment in the Nordic countries by : Anna Fråne
Download or read book PVC waste treatment in the Nordic countries written by Anna Fråne and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2019-02-18 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of the project was to map PVC waste streams in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. The available estimates are made occasionally, mostly within the frames of different projects and are not based on any formalized official reporting system or other rigorous accounting scheme. Overall, a large part of PVC waste ends up in mixed waste fractions and is eventually treated in waste-to-energy plants. Landfilling of PVC waste is banned in two countries, but some exceptions exist. Norway is the only country that treats some PVC waste as hazardous waste. The current waste treatment situation in the four Nordic countries is driven by several factors, such as diverse origins of PVC products, some specifics of the Nordic market, rather low focus on PVC waste in policy strategies or plans, technical issues regarding incineration of PVC waste, and the lack of domestic recycling.
Book Synopsis The Nordic countries in the green transition – more than just neighbours by : Tine Sundtoft
Download or read book The Nordic countries in the green transition – more than just neighbours written by Tine Sundtoft and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2018-04-13 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nordic countries have been working together for several decades to protect nature and the environment. This report presents the recommendations that have emerged from an external strategic review of the potential for official Nordic co-operation on the environment and climate under the auspices of the Nordic Council of Ministers for the Environment and Climate. The recommendations relate to the following five main areas: specific solutions for a green transition, mobilising key players, funding green transition, international co-operation, and adaptation to climate change. This report is part of a series of strategic and prospective studies commissioned by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Previous strategic reviews have dealt with working life, health and energy. The strategic reviews are part of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ reform programme.
Book Synopsis Acute Plastic Pollution: causes, problems and solutions by : Mannaart, Michael
Download or read book Acute Plastic Pollution: causes, problems and solutions written by Mannaart, Michael and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2023-09-28 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2023-524/ Release of small plastic items, known as Acute Plastic Pollution (APP) in the environment. What is it and what can it cause? For understanding, the Nordic Council of Ministers commissioned an assessment which is described in this report including the problems, causes and solutions to address APP at multiple levels. It is a serious problem for which there are no legal frameworks nor coordinated response. Research on the magnitude and locations of APP emphasizing pellet loss is needed. Recommendations include adoption of an internationally accepted definition, reclassification of pellets as hazardous goods, inclusion in legislation, awareness-raising and incorporation of APP in a legal framework with actions for preparedness and a standardized disaster response protocol. Prevention is key, hence, technical and legal measures should be applied to achieve this.
Book Synopsis Designing plastics circulation: by : Anne Raudaskoski
Download or read book Designing plastics circulation: written by Anne Raudaskoski and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presently most electrical/electronic equipment (EEE) is not designed for recycling, let alone for circulation. Plastics in these products account for 20% of material use, and through better design, significant environmental and financial savings could be gained. Technological solutions and circular design opportunities already exist, but they haven’t been implemented yet. Some challenges, such as ease of disassembly, could be resolved through better communication and by sharing learnings across the value chain.Instead of WEEE, we should focus on developing CEEE: Circular Electrical and Electronic Equipment.The case examples of this report show how different stages of the lifecycle can be designed so that plastics circulation becomes possible and makes business sense. It is time to take a leap in material flow management and scale up these circular solutions across the industry.
Book Synopsis Chemical additives in weathered microplastic in the marine environment: occurrence and risk by : Fauser, Patrik
Download or read book Chemical additives in weathered microplastic in the marine environment: occurrence and risk written by Fauser, Patrik and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2022-04-06 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2022-520/ A Nordic project identified and measured residues of chemical additives in polyurethane (PUR) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Measurements were done in new plastic, and in plastic weathered for four months in Samnangerfjorden near Bergen. Targeted chemical analysis with GC-Orbitrap was performed for identification and GC-MS analysis for quantification. Four plasticizers were detected in PUR and three in PVC, before and after weathering: Dibutyl adipate, N-butylbenzenesulphonamide (only in PUR), dibutyl phthalate, and di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP). Maximum concentrations were approx. 1000 ng/g plastic. Also triphenyl phosphite and octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate were identified. Risk quotients for copepods, cod and fulmar showed low risk. Additionally, non-target screening with GC-Orbitrap identified sixteen chemicals, of which two had hazard classifications.
Book Synopsis Analysis of Nordic regulatory framework and its effect on waste prevention and recycling in the region by : Papineschi, Joe
Download or read book Analysis of Nordic regulatory framework and its effect on waste prevention and recycling in the region written by Papineschi, Joe and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At an important time in Nordic Waste Policy, as the 2018 Circular Economy Package makes significant updates to key European Union directives, this work looks back at the Nordic regulatory framework for waste from the 1970s and its effect upon waste prevention and recycling.At an important time in Nordic Waste Policy, as the 2018 Circular Economy Package makes significant updates to key European Union directives, this work looks back at the Nordic regulatory framework for waste from the 1970s and its effect upon waste prevention and recycling.
Book Synopsis Go Green for Environmental Sustainability by : Xavier Savarimuthu, SJ
Download or read book Go Green for Environmental Sustainability written by Xavier Savarimuthu, SJ and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-07-14 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights topics ranging from green chemistry and engineering to bioremediation, smart technologies, and sustainable business practices. The common threads running through this volume are the need for urgent action, a vision for a sustainable future, and the awareness that solutions must be widely accessible and advance the welfare of all nations, especially in the face of climate change. The authors delineate how we can protect and restore natural ecosystem potential to achieve environmental sustainability. They provide a clear idea of today’s environmental challenges and solutions, focus on energy use patterns and the reduction of energy consumption, advocate for increased environmental awareness, and discuss environmental monitoring systems. The book contains many domestic and international case studies and showcases visionary ideas in action to illustrate sustainability principles. This volume provides an in-depth reference for stakeholders from academia, government, and industry on the latest research in environmental sustainability solutions. Inspired by the common wisdom that we do not inherit this Earth from our ancestors but instead borrow it from our children, the authors offer solutions to emergent problems. This research comprises an important contribution to the global effort to build a more sustainable tomorrow.
Book Synopsis Economic Policy Instruments for Plastic Waste by : Magnus Hennlock
Download or read book Economic Policy Instruments for Plastic Waste written by Magnus Hennlock and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2015-03-18 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieving a high quality of waste plastic materials and recycling processes is a key challenge in closing the resource loops for plastics. This report reviews the status and trends for plastic waste flows and treatment in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Furthermore, it gives an overview of existing policy instruments and the main challenges for designing policy instruments for improved recycling of plastic waste in these Nordic countries. The report identifies potential market failures associated with closing the resource loops for plastics. It reviews the economics research literature on policy instrument design for achieving optimal recycling rates and makes policy recommendations from the Nordic perspective. Finally, it presents results from a survey on market conditions to managers in the recycling and plastic manufacturing industry in Sweden.
Book Synopsis Strengthen the Global Science and Knowledge Base to Reduce Marine Plastic Pollution by : Busch, Per-Olof
Download or read book Strengthen the Global Science and Knowledge Base to Reduce Marine Plastic Pollution written by Busch, Per-Olof and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2021-519/ States are on the brink to start negotiations on a global agreement on plastic pollution. In this context, scientists, policymakers and stakeholders voiced requests for strengthening and improving the knowledge base. These requests often include demands for a scientific advisory mechanism or body that operates as two-way interface between science and policy and that informs policy- and decision-making in the global combat against plastic waste in the oceans and the need for a life cycle approach to marine plastic pollution that covers all stages in the plastics life cycle. The report makes the case for a global scientific mechanism on marine litter and microplastics and discusses the conditions to make it work effectively and to enable it to strengthen the global science and knowledge base on marine litter and microplastics.
Book Synopsis Nordic Environmental Action Plan 2013–2018 by :
Download or read book Nordic Environmental Action Plan 2013–2018 written by and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis An inclusive, innovative and secure Nordic region by :
Download or read book An inclusive, innovative and secure Nordic region written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inclusive, sustainable, innovative, secure and open Nordic region is the starting point when Sweden takes over the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2018. Digitalisation is a recurrent themethroughout Sweden’s presidency programme. The Nordic countries have a strong democratic and civil society tradition characterised by equity, gender equality, sustainability and co-operation.The continuous exchange of knowledge and culture provides the basis for the Nordic prime ministers’ vision of the Nordic region as the world’s most integrated region. The Nordic countries have a strong international engagement and value European cohesion and an active UN. The Nordic prime ministers’ initiative – Nordic Solutions to Global Challenges – aims to spread positive Nordic experience to the rest of the world.
Book Synopsis Possible elements of a new global agreement to prevent plastic pollution by : Raubenheimer, Karen
Download or read book Possible elements of a new global agreement to prevent plastic pollution written by Raubenheimer, Karen and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available online: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:norden:org:diva-6180 A new report titled Possible elements of a new global agreement to prevent plastic pollution aims to develop global sustainability criteria for product design, providing the tools for governments to regulate national markets. Potential objectives and strategic goals are defined, a first structure for a potential new global agreement is outlined, and national implementation measures are identified to achieve the global goal of zero discharge of plastics into the environment. By addressing the issue at the design phase, all sources and pathways of marine plastic pollution can be addressed. Importantly, the existing weakness in the current framework on upstream and midstream activities of the plastics value chain can be addressed by providing robust national financial mechanisms that improve downstream activities in all countries.
Book Synopsis Nordic Youth As Sustainable Changemakers: by : Ida Marie Neergaard
Download or read book Nordic Youth As Sustainable Changemakers: written by Ida Marie Neergaard and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2019-07-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All over the world young people are protesting for action on climatechange and sustainable consumption. In the Nordic countries, the youth are leading the way as sustainable changemakers with ambitious, radical,and urgent demands to politicians and decision-makers to take action now.This analysis looks at youth in the Nordic countries, aged 13-30, and their concerns, motivation, inspiration, actions, approaches, recommendations, and demands in relation to SDG12 on Sustainable Consumption and Production.
