Brussels, 04/11/2010 (Agence Europe) - Detergent phosphate discharges into water are the third main cause of “eutrophication” of the aquatic environment. This phenomenon consists of a proliferation in algae, which is harmful to other forms of aquatic life and is currently affecting many European areas, particularly the Danube and the Baltic Sea. In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of this phenomenon, the European Commission presented a proposal on Thursday 4 November to...