Eu Told To Rank Smes On Green Credentials To Cut Waste

摘要

Waste production could be reduced if the European Commission pushes ahead with its proposal for a scheme which will rank small businesses according to how efficient they are at protecting the environment, human health and resources. The suggestion is one of many to be put forward by the Commission following a simplified life cycle assessment (LCA) study of 52 waste prevention projects from 2005 and 2006. The study showed that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) contribute substantially to environmental damage, although they may not be aware of doing so.