… The association shall be recognized if: According to its bylaws, it predominantly, and not just temporarily, encourages the objectives of environmental protection; It has existed for at least three years at the time of recognition and has been active as defined in number 1 during that period; It offers guarantees of proper performance of its duties; It promotes public-benefit purposes and It allows any person who supports the objectives of the association to become a …

… with access to justice. The overall aim of the Directive is to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment and to protect human health. It seeks to achieve this aim by promoting and enhancing …

… Sustainable resource use necessitates efficient use of energy, raw materials and water. Increased efficiency allows products to be manufactured and services to be performed using fewer resources, and often at a lower cost. This in turn influences purchasing behaviour and product …