Cement Industry of Serbia: co-processing potential for waste management
At The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) congress held in Novi Sad, Serbia, the business association of the Cement Industry of Serbia (CIS) presented solutions for the preservation of the natural resources and responsible waste management, but also, the important role of the cement kilns co-processing for the contemporary waste management in Serbia. Co-processing was […]
A new chapter in hazardous waste management in Serbia
On the way to the European Union and in the introduction of its standards, Serbia must improve recycling and advance the use of waste as an industrial resource, according to participants at a panel titled ‘A New Chapter in Hazardous Waste Management in Serbia’, which was organized in Novi Sad by company Miteco Kneževac d.o.o. […]
Cyprus to regulate waste management by end of 2016
Cyprus needs to improve its waste management regulations in order to fulfill EU standards. Plans for improving local regulations are underway and should be adopted by the end of the year. In an interview with Cyprus News Agency (CAN) earlier this month, Cyprus Environmental Commissioner Ioanna Panagiotou said that Cyprus lacks an integrated strategy for […]
World ISWA congress opens in Novi Sad
Novi Sad, the capital of Serbian northern province Vojvodina hosts a three-day International Solid Waste Association ISWA 2016 Congress starting Monday, with the highest number of participants ever – 1,203 from 72 countries worldwide. At the same time this is the first congress of this Association held in Southeastern Europe. The Congress was presented with […]
Turkey and Western Balkans to combat climate change together
Turkey and the Western Balkans should join forces in reducing the consequences of climate change and they have EUR 90 million already available from European Union’s funds, according to participants at a regional workshop earlier this month in Macedonia’s capital Skopje. The event was organized by Environment and Climate Regional Accession Network (ECRAN) and the […]
Turkey launched HoReCa recycling campaign
Turkey’s Environment and Urbanization Ministry has launched recycling campaign for glass, plastic, paper and metal waste produced by hotels, restaurants and cafes, Hurriyet Daily News reported. The campaign named HoReCa was launched in Istanbul, Izmir and north-west Bursa province in Turkey where the collection of glass has already jumped up about 50 percent compared to […]
New energy in new world at Belgrade Fair
The 12th International Energy Fair and 13th International Trade Fair for Environmental Protection and Natural Resources – EcoFair, will be held at the Belgrade Fair from October 12 to October 14. The business and educational slogan is unchanged – New Energy. The concept is to connect electricity plants, hydroelectric units, power grids and distribution, gas, oil, renewable and non-renewable […]
EU to fund climate change strategy with EUR 1 million
The Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) will contribute EUR 1 million to the production of a climate change strategy with an action plan for Serbia in an 18-month project. The endeavour was presented yesterday in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS), at a conference about climate change. The Ministry of Agriculture and […]