Ministry of Environment

The Advisory Board for Circular Economy Report

If everyone were to live the way we do in Denmark, three complete Planet Earths would be required. It already takes nature a little over 18 months to restore the resources consumed by the world population in just one year. That’s why we need to rethink the way we consume. And there’s no time to […]

Denmark Without Waste II

This Waste Prevention Strategy deals with how we can produce and consume using fewer resources. Products can be designed better from the start so that they are manufactured with fewer resources and substances of concern. This generates less waste, and once we have finished using the products, we can recycle the materials in the manufacture […]

Strategy for Circular Economy

Economic growth has lifted historically many people out of poverty and given millions of people access to material goods to an unprecedented extent. This is really positive. However, increasing wealth and more people having access to a standard of living comparable to what we know in Denmark mean that our consumption of natural resources is […]

June 16, 2017

New Report: Danes Recycle More Waste

According to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency’s new waste statistics, Danes are getting better at sorting their waste for recycling. Denmark is moving towards a more circular economy, which is good for the Danish welfare society, says the Danish Minister of Environment & Food.

June 09, 2017

The wastewater treatment plant of the future launched in Billund, Denmark

Nearly 800 international stakeholders have been in Billund, Denmark to experience the wastewater treatment plant of the future. It produces 2,5x more energy than it consumes. Two similar plants have already been sold abroad and the Minister of Environment & Food, Esben Lunde Larsen is hoping for increased exports that will create even more Danish jobs.

April 28, 2017

The Danish Government to Formulate Plan of Action against Plastic Pollution

Plastic in the environment is a problem, which is why there is a need for a national plan of action. The Danish government has already launched a number of initiatives against plastic pollution and will now call for a national plan of action.

April 03, 2017

Improving Transport of Waste across Europe

A number of restrictions on transport of waste will be revoked, making it easier for Danish companies to move waste across international borders. The decision furthers the circular economy and benefits both businesses and the environment.

March 22, 2017

Wastewater is resource water

The UN World Water Day on 22 March will highlight the massive challenges the world is facing regarding sustainable management of the planets water ressources. This year, there will be special emphasis on smart and efficient management of our wastewater. And with good reason.

March 20, 2017

Robots will handle waste in Denmark

Today, Denmark’s first waste handling facility operated by robots opens in Holstebro, Denmark where the Minister of Environment and Food, Esben Lunde Larsen will cut the ribbon.

March 17, 2017

More Tests and Research on Wind Turbines in Denmark

The Danish government has agreed to expand the national test centres for wind turbines in Denmark by creating four additional test sites. The agreement aims to protect Denmark’s strong position within advanced production of wind technology.

February 06, 2017

Re-establishing Wetlands to Remove 1,000 Tonnes of Nitrogen

In a cooperation between Danish municipalities and the state, steps have been taken for the most extensive initiative for wetlands yet – it will reduce nitrogen by 1,200 tonnes and phosphorus by 4 tonnes a year.

January 05, 2017

Denmark Exports Clean Air Technologies Worth More Than DKK 7 Billion a Year

New report shows that Danish companies export clean air technologies worth more than DKK 7 billion (EUR 940 million) per year. Now the companies unite under a common vision aimed at boosting exports even further to the growing global market.

Denmark Without Waste

We incinerate an enormous amount of waste in Denmark; waste which we could get much more out of by more recycling and better recycling. Now, we are going to change this. The Government has set a goal that in 2022 we will be recycling 50 % of our household waste. This means that we will […]

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When looking at the global climate challenges, the energy system is one of the biggest obstacles towards a carbon-free and net-zero future. The European Union has set ambitious objectives for an energy system, which integrates renewable energy and energy efficiency, as well as enabling a well-functioning energy market. These elements in combination can support a […]