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SMEs click onto environmental rules |
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Life cycle assessments are time consuming and costly – more than most SMEs can afford – but an online tool now makes analyses simpler. SMEs can use the results to develop more environmentally friendly products – and address the requirements of the EU's integrated product policy initiative at the same time. |
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Comparing notes on research assessment |
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The evaluation of RTD programmes is essential for assessing the impact from public spending and directing future policy. A recent workshop hosted by the European Commission brought together experts to share their experiences of assessment exercises. The event highlighted the benefits of greater co-operation between the EU and non-EU countries in their evaluation practices. |
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Cross-talk in the home |
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A consortium running an EU-funded research project has developed an open-source platform that should boost the emerging home automation industry. |
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July 2004
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