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The article looks at the vision of the European Commission (EC) of a sustainable future that is based on the establishment of a common framework that promotes the "circular economy: a zero-waste program for Europe." A definition of the circular economy is given, along with its process from the consumption of resources to the recycling of the products. The legislative proposal adopted by the EC to review recycling and other waste-related goals in the European Union is discussed.

Reports that the ACC failed to convince automobile manufacturers in 2000 that Responsible Care and its management system verification (MSV) program meet or exceed the performance standards set down by ISO 14001. Task force formed by the ACC; Why automobile makers objected to the MSV process; Three principal reasons companies seek ISO 14001-certification.

The article focuses on the proposals announced by the European Commission to reduce global warming gas (GWG) emissions across the European Union (EU), under which the heaviest polluters would bear the biggest financial responsibility. The proposed measures include a requirement that the EU chemical, fertilizer, and aluminum industries cut their emissions of carbon dioxide and other GWGs 10% by 2020 compared with 1990 levels. The cost of implementing all of the proposed emission-reduction measures would shave 0.5% off EU GDP, the commission says.

The article reports on the imposition of tougher limits on carbon dioxide emissions in Europe. The European Commission has announced tough limits on carbon dioxide emissions for 10 of the European Union's (EU) member states under the second phase of the emission trading scheme (ETS) of EU, which will run from 2008 until 2012. The 10 countries would have to cut their carbon dioxide emissions during the period by 7% compared with levels they had been allocated for the first phase of the ETS from 2005-07.

Announces that the European Union's (EU) member states have failed to meet a March 31, 2004 deadline for submitting national allocation plans for greenhouse gas emission allowances in the first phase of the EU emissions trading scheme, according to the European Commission.

Reports that the environment committee of the European Parliament has endorsed proposals made by Inger Schoerling, a Swedish member of parliament, to tighten environmental regulations for chemicals in the European Union. Reaction of Cefic on the decision of the committee.

Focuses on the demand of European Environment Bureau (EEB), a confederation of European environment organizations, to the European Commission for a role in policy making. Studies conducted by EEB on environmental issues; Lack of input to environmental planning.

Focuses on the environmental policy reform in European Union. Promotion of the European Parliament on the reform; Details on the concerns of the industry; Priorities of European Union policy Views from industry officials and oppositionists.

Reports that the European Commission is taking several European Union countries to the Court of Justice in separate actions for allegedly failing to transpose environmental directives into national law.

Reports that the European Union's (EU) environment ministers have reached a common position on directives covering major industrial accidents, air quality and integrated pollution prevention control (IPPC). Compromise on the IPPC standards that would be used to creation emission permits; Establishment of methodology to for monitoring and improving EU air quality.

Reveals a proposal by the European Commission to fine Germany and Italy for alleged violations of European Union (EU) environment law. Amount of fine proposed by the commission; Failure by Germany to comply with groundwater rulings relating to pollution; Issuance of guidelines for EU countries to levy environmental taxes against polluters.