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October 30, 2023RMIT University

The Transition to a Circular Built Environment in Australia: An Analysis of the Jurisdictional Policy Framework

Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga is at the School of Property and Construction Management at RMIT University. Usha is co-leading...

Organisation
RMIT University
Type
Research and Studies
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Global
Sectors
Water
Public Procurement
Environmental Services
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Industrial Sector
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education
Policy
March 6, 2023

Equipment Energy Efficiency Program

The Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) program is a joint initiative of the Australian Government, Australian state and...

Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
March 6, 2023

Euro VI Standards for New Heavy Vehicles

The current minimum noxious emission standard for new heavy vehicles in Australia is Australian Design Rule 80/03, which is...

Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
March 6, 2023

Reforms to Australia’s packaging co-regulatory framework

Australia has a mandatory national co-regulatory framework that was established in 1999 to reduce the environmental impacts...

Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
March 6, 2023

National Waste Policy and National Waste Policy Action Plan

The National Waste Policy identifies five overarching principles for waste management in a circular economy. These are: avoid...

Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan
Policy
February 22, 2023France - Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territory Cohesion

Consumer information on the environmental qualities and characteristics of products

The policy has the following objectives: - make environmental information more accurate, clearer and more understandable -...

Organisation
France - Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territory Cohesion
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 21, 2023France - Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territory Cohesion

Prohibition of the destruction of unsold products

This policy allows for savings of natural resources and of waste. It is also related to more sustainable business practices.

Organisation
France - Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territory Cohesion
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 16, 2023France - Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territory Cohesion

Repairability index

Repairability index Since 1 January 2021, a repairability index is enforced in France for five categories of electronic and...

Organisation
France - Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territory Cohesion
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Resource
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May 19, 2022Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Assessing the economic and environmental impacts of urban food systems for public school canteens: case study of Great Lyon region

Three scenarios are assessed: the current situation with the operational warehouse, the use of an alternative platform in...

Organisation
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Public Procurement
Agricultural and Fishery
Project
February 15, 2022One Planet Network

AoBag: an innovative recycling program in China

AoBag is a social enterprise that aims to improve recycling in China by providing a series of services to citizens, both...

Organisation
One Planet Network
Policy
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February 19, 2021Singapore - Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Public Sector Taking the Lead in Environmental Sustainability (PSTLES)

Under PSTLES, public sector agencies are expected to pursue additional measures to further reduce their resource consumption...

Organisation
Singapore - Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan
Policy
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February 19, 2021Singapore - Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Resource Sustainability Act (RSA)

The Resource Sustainability Act drives resource sustainability by incentivising producers to redesign their products to last...

Organisation
Singapore - Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument