Economy & Markets
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Dutch Regulator Greenlights Cooperation for Sustainable Brick Pallets
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January 21, 2026•1 day ago

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Dutch brick manufacturers have received competition clearance to collaborate on a reusable transportation pallet program. This initiative aims to reduce environmental impact. The Authority for Consumers and Markets approved the proposal, requiring ongoing investment in pallet sustainability. The cooperation addresses environmental concerns without raising competition issues.
By Andrew Boyce ( January 21, 2026, 14:26 GMT | Insight) -- Brick makers have received Dutch competition clearance to cooperate on a program to introduce reusable transportation pallets to reduce their impact on the environment. The Authority for Consumers and Markets said the proposal raised no competition concerns, though it did make the initiative commit to continue to invest in making pallets more sustainable in the future.Brick makers have received Dutch competition clearance to cooperate on a program to introduce reusable transportation pallets to reduce their impact on the environment....
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