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The government would ease the deposit requirements for mining waste
The government proposes that the VAT portion be removed from the waste deposits for waste areas for extractive waste. The amendment to the Environmental Protection Act aims to improve the operating conditions of the mining sector and reduce the financing costs of companies. In the future […]
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Turkey, the climate conference presidency, is seeking partners to raise the global circular economy rate to at least 15 percent
(For subscribers.) As leaders struggle to reach consensus in formal climate talks, voluntary commitments show the way. An initiative to be announced at COP31 in Antalya will elevate the climate work of the circular economy […]
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Waste sector affiliation regulations remain unchanged
NEW BLOG The waste sector will be exempt from the 10% ownership requirement and stricter sell-out limits. Experienced EU and procurement lawyer Jouni Alanen also reflects on the effects of the EU Procurement Regulation […]
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The government abandoned tightening the sales limit – the waste bill now focuses on increasing recycling
The government abandoned its plan to tighten the sell-off limit for municipal waste companies to five percent. The key change in the Waste Bill is the ban on collecting recyclable waste as energy waste from September 2027 […]
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Pekka Kuusi Award for Sustainability Panel – A vision for future governments based on moderation, not economic growth
The board of the Eco Foundation has decided to award the 2026 Pekka Kuusi Award to the Sustainability Panel for its efforts to direct the socio-political debate on solving acute crises in the context of human […]
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Municipal waste companies concerned about delays in the Waste Act: "If necessary, exceptions to the Procurement Act must be regulated by a separate law"
The amendment to the Procurement Act entered into force in June, but the promised exemption for the waste sector has still not been incorporated into the legislation. The amendment to the Procurement Act (Section 15, […]
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Waste management market in redistribution: 1,2 billion euro market changes as a result of regulation
(For subscribers.) The total waste management market in Finland is estimated to be worth approximately EUR 1,2 billion. This figure is based on a recent impact assessment conducted by Owal Group, a consulting company […]
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The waste bill would limit sales to five percent also in the waste sector – Statements to be submitted during the summer holiday season
The market-based business operations of municipally owned waste management companies will be significantly narrowed as a result of the new Waste Act amendment bill. The changes to waste management presented in Petteri Orpo’s government program have now been broadly incorporated […]
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