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Set a reminder for the FACHTAGUNG ABBRUCH 2025
The DEUTSCHER ABBRUCHVERBAND (DA), the German association and EDI memeber, is preparing the FACHTAGUNG ABBRUCH 2025. This year it will be in STATION, Berlin, on March 14th, 2025.
How to handle contaminated wood
Safety equipment and the environment play important roles in handling contaminated wood, somenthing vital nowadays.
Some key points about NORM
Despite Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) is found in the environment, human activities can increase the concentrations of its radioactive elements. Bearing that in mind, there are some guidelines to follow.
Chromium VI and lead in paint
Chromium VI and lead, found in certain paints, possess high risks, so it is important to know how to detect them.
PFAS, what are these chemicals?
PFAS are chemicals with high resistance, but also carry negative implications for the human’s being health.
Learning from UK’s asbestos regulation
The UK has gradually implemented strict regulations that can guide global practices to reduce the risks of asbestos.
Building a Greener Future: EU Updates Construction Waste Protocol for 2024
This new version aims to further enhance the industry’s practices by promoting more efficient waste management processes, increasing the reuse of products and recycling of materials, and fostering environmental, economic, and social benefits.
EDI to play key role at European Asbestos Forum 2024
The European Asbestos Forum (EAF) is set to take place once again in 2024, bringing together industry professionals, researchers, and experts to address critical issues surrounding asbestos management and decontamination.
Occupational Cancer: Over 100,000 Annual Deaths in the EU
Over 100,000 people die each year in Europe from work-related cancers. These cancers are primarily caused by exposure to carcinogens. Therefore, the S.T.O.P. Carcinogens at Work initiative is crucial in helping reduce these risks. It provides essential tools and resources for both employers and workers.
EDI and EDA at NFDC Annual Conference in Rome
The NFDC Annual Conference 2024 in Rome highlighted key industry discussions, with EDI and EDA’s General Secretary, José Blanco, contributing as a panelist.
Statement about recyclable C&D materials and REACH
A joint statement by the European Quality Association for Recycling (EQAR) and the European Demolition Association (EDA) calls on the European Commission to ensure that recycled mineral construction materials remain exempt from the REACH regulation.
EDA Think Tank in partnership with EDI
EDI is thrilled to announce uts partnership to the return of the highly appreciated EDA Think Tank 2024, set to take place in Brussels on October 9th.
Insights on asbestos and the new EU Directive in EDI Special Publication 2024
The EDI Special Publication 2024 features an insightful article addressing the critical issues surrounding asbestos decontamination, in light of the new EU Asbestos At Work Directive that came into effect on December 1, 2023.
EDI Special Publication 2024 is now available
This year’s edition spotlights two critical areas: asbestos removal and the decontamination of various hazardous materials.
