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VW emissions scandal raises prospect of tighter regulation
The world’s biggest carmaker’s decision to deceive regulators over diesel emissions has led the EU to ask if it should get tougher on assessment -
Studies highlight abnormal Vauxhall diesel emissions
Two separate studies have found that Vauxhall’s diesel cars emit substantially more nitrogen oxides than expected -
Bioplastic producers call for government support
Public procurement tools and policy incentives could help unlock the £4.2bn potential of the UK’s bioplastic market, new research has found -
Standard ‘misuse’ prompts fresh row on biodegradable plastic
Trade body European Bioplastics has urged companies to make better use of the EN 13432 standard following a growing number of “misleading marketing claims” -
Governance gap holds back smart energy networks
Industry stakeholders have called for much clearer governance and regulation of the UK’s emerging smart energy networks, warning of network risks and wasted opportunities -
Food culture is still the elephant in the room
Tim Lang: The UK wastes about 1.9 million tonnes of food a year but still the government falls short on tackling consumer behaviour and an intrinsically destructive supply chain
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