One billion tires reach the end of their useful lives every year. Recovery of end-of-life tires reduces
waste and provides a fuel and material resource that can replace other scarce natural resources.

Experienced trade negotiators know that their work begins at home in learning what matters for their constituents, and it ends at home in ensuring that any new obligations can be implemented in legislation. Broad public education and focused solicitation of information from economic actors contribute to a trade policy that will be both legitimate and effective.Trade policy democracy begins at home.

Carrots and Sticks for Starters, a joint report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and KPMG’s Global Sustainability Services, gives an overview and analysis of current trends and approaches in mandatory and voluntary standards for sustainability reporting and corporate responsibility.