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Tender: surveying the next 20 substances/substance groups on the Danish EPA List of Undesirable Substances (LOUS)
The Danish EPA has put up for tender a service regarding surveying the next 20 substances/substance groups on the Danish EPA List of Undesirable Substances (LOUS).

Differentiated fees - a possible road to eco-friendly electronics
A Danish EPA environmental project about eco-design of electronic equipment suggests that environmentally balanced fees for waste treatment of electronics waste will motivate manufacturers to better incorporate resource management and recycling in their products as early as in the design phase.

Grants for more environmentally friendly pesticides
The Danish Ministry of the Environment offers grant opportunities to companies that whish to marked pesticides that are less environmentally harmful.

Bann of herbicides containing bifenox in Denmark
Denmark has banned herbicides containing bifenox after finding levels in groundwater exceeded safety limits.

Programme for Eco-innovation - Danish priorities in 2012
The Danish Minister for the Environment Mrs. Ida Auken has decided on the focus areas for the Danish Government’s Ecoinnovation activities in 2012.

Low GWP Alternatives to HFCs in Refrigeration
The Danish ban on HFCs has led to a remarkable decline in the consumption of F-gases.

2nd Workshop on REACH Exposure Scenarios on human health.
2nd Workshop on REACH Exposure Scenarios on human health.

Danish Criteria are effective for the identification of Endocrine Disruptors
A new investigation of 26 substances proves that the Danish proposal for criteria is effective for the identification of substances with endocrine disrupting properties. The information is an important contribution to the ongoing EU work that should lead to a proposal for common criteria for endocrine disruptors within the EU.

Substantial benefits from reducing nitrogen oxide emissions from ships in the North Sea
The eight North Sea countries bordering the North Sea have jointly commissioned independent studies into the costs and benefits of creating a nitrogen emission control area (NECA) in the North Sea and the English Channel, from 2016 onwards.

A Danish family throws out 105 kilos of edible food every year
A new report from the Danish Environmental Protection Agency suggests that a typical Danish family, living in a detached house, throws out around 42 kg of edible food every year. The study shows that fruit and vegetables in particular are being thrown out.

Need to reduce exposures of pregnant women to potential endocrine disruptors
A new survey from the Danish EPA concludes that daily life exposure to multiple potential endocrine disruptors from food, indoor environment and consumer products may cause a risk for some pregnant women.

New folder on cocktail effects
It is important to take into account the cocktail effect of chemicals. New folder provides suggestions for a solution

New regulation of low frequency noise from wind turbines
The new regulation enters into force January 1st, 2012.

Easier environmental rules for companies and the agricultural sector
Enterprise Committee II has now completed its work and sent a series of recommendations to the Danish Minister for the Environment, Ida Auken. The recommendations aim to simplify the rules for companies and the agricultural sector, without compromising environmental protection.

Welcome to the Danish EPA's new English language website
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency’s English language website has just been published in a new and updated version. We have provided more information, in particular on Danish rules and Danish work in the environmental field.