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Environmental taxes on aggregate materials in the EU: towards sustainable construction

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News Published 27 Jun 2008 Last modified 21 Jun 2016

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Environmental taxes on construction materials can be a key element in achieving better sustainability in the construction sector, says a report presented today by the European Environment Agency. The study reviews taxation schemes for extractive activities in the Czech Republic, Italy, Sweden and the United Kingdom, focusing on a EUR 15.2 billion industry producing essential materials for the construction sector.