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17-02-2022

The Netherlands improve their bio waste separation through a new input list

In 2020, a uniform 'bio bin yes/no list' was published in the Netherlands. The list aims to allow everyone a better separation so that less organic waste disappears into residual waste and organic
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17-02-2022

The potential for carbon sequestration in Dutch agriculture

Various measures promote CO2 sequestration in Dutch agricultural soils, including, for example, the extra supply of compost. A target of 04-0.6 Mton extra CO2 sequestration per year in 2030 has been
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21-01-2022

Policy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics

On January 18, the European Commission has published the online public consultation on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics under the contract “Support to the European Commission in
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16-12-2021

Presentations of the ECN webinar ‘Save Organics in Soil’ available

The European Compost Network celebrates the World Soil Day with a presentation on the EU Strategy on Soil, a short lecture on the benefits of compost application over long time and with a relevant
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05-12-2021 / Compost, Internatinal Compsot Alliance, World Soil Day

World Soil Day 2021 – International Compost Alliance Launched

International Compost Alliance launches on World Soil Day; Alliance made up of associations from Europe, the UK, Ireland, North America and Australasia; The voluntary partnership aims to
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