Recycling news: 2023

Global Plastics Strategy – contribution of bioplastics to a sustainable circular plastics economy Open the document On 16 January 2018, the European Commission published its Communication ‘A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy’, meant to be an ambitious step towards making the European plastics system more resource-efficient and to drive the change from a linear to a circular system. Bioplastics provide crucial impulses for [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Global Bioplastics and the circular economy Open the document European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the transition away from a linear to a circular economy, whilst urging legislators to consider measures, which accelerate the sustainable development of Europe’s bio-economy by promoting the use of biobased products and the separate collection of biowaste when revising the draft Circular Economy Package and Action [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news Alupro launches visionary roadmap to increase aerosol recycling At this week’s BAMA Innovation Day (19 April, Royal Armouries, Leeds) Alupro officially launched its “Roadmap to increasing UK aerosol recycling” – a long-term strategic vision to drive a widespread uplift in national capture and recycling rates. Developed on behalf of The UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative, a working group comprising partners from across the value […] Alupro · 19 Apr 2023 Global Biodegradable plastics in the single-use context Open the document On 28 May 2018, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Directive on the reduction of the impact of certain single-use plastic (SUP) products on the environment. The proposal is part of a wider framework of policy initiatives in the European Union aimed at reducing plastic waste and particularly [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Global Marine litter Open the document In order to minimise and ultimately prevent further pollution of the marine environment, European Bioplastics: considers the full implementation of EU waste legislation and an increase in the efficiency of waste management crucial; supports the gradual phase-out of landfilling for plastic products in Europe and appropriate measures to expand recycling [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Global Plastic shopping bags Open the document European Bioplastics recognises the need for a more resource efficient and sustainable economy. An overall reduction in the consumption of plastic shopping bags will play an important role achieving this goal. European Bioplastics advocates the introduction of suitable measures to minimise the consumption of oil-based plastic shopping bags, such as [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Policy & government Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA): Phase 3 and 4 (closed to applications) The IEEA programme funds the development and demonstration of innovative technologies that can reduce energy consumption, maximise resource efficiency, and cut carbon emissions in industry. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2023 Global ISWA President appointed to Advisory Board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 19 Apr 2023 Policy & government Rainham Marshes Policy Unit: Thames Estuary 2100 What needs to be done to manage flood risk and adapt to rising sea levels in Rainham Marshes, one of 23 policy units in Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100). GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2023 Policy & government East Tilbury and Mucking Marshes Policy Unit: Thames Estuary 2100 What needs to be done to manage flood risk and adapt to rising sea levels in East Tilbury and Mucking Marshes, one of 23 policy units in Thames Estuary 2100. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news Supplier Protector Line - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 19 Apr 2023 Global Time for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty In advance of the highly anticipated 2023 Beyond Growth Conference, this piece is the second in a weekly series to be published together on 8 May in the special issue magazine “Imagining Europe Beyond Growth”, developed in partnership with Belgian de-growth think tank Oikos. The magazine, curated by our Senior Policy Officer for Systemic Change Nick Meynen, will feature 18 articles from diverse… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 19 Apr 2023 Global Enforcement struggles to take root in Deforestation Regulation New EU rules on deforestation are notable from an environmental democracy perspective. However, a closer examination of the text's access to justice aspect suggests that it may once again fail to take root. META (European Environmental Bureau) · 19 Apr 2023 Policy & government Bowers Marshes Policy Unit: Thames Estuary 2100 What needs to be done to manage flood risk and adapt to rising sea levels in Bowers Marshes, one of 23 policy units in Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100). GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2023 Policy & government Hadleigh Marshes Policy Unit: Thames Estuary 2100 What needs to be done to manage flood risk and adapt to rising sea levels in Hadleigh Marshes, one of 23 policy units in Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100). GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2023 Global Biodegradable plastics and the circular economy in Europe Open the document European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the EU Commission’s efforts to replace the traditional linear economy model (make, use, dispose) by implementing an ambitious circular economy throughout Europe. Bioplastics, and biodegradable plastics in particular, can play an essential part in putting the envisioned circularity model into practice. This paper refers to biodegradable [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Global EPR in the Global South – a framework for circular packaging and flexibles? Part 1: Tensions, trends and challenges Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation is springing up across the globe. However, there are no two systems alike and implementation faces challenges. #MissionCircular explores the issues. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news Are flash droughts a new norm? ‘Flash droughts’ are becoming increasingly frequent owing to human-inflicted climate change, and this trend is only going to grow. Open Access Government — Environment · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news 2024 date ‘ends DRS speculation’, claims Circularity Scotland The Scottish Government’s announcement yesterday about delaying the deposit return scheme until 1 March 2024 “puts an end to speculation about the timescales for the launch of the scheme”, according to Circularity Scotland. Other reactions were generally of “disappointment” at the delay (see letsrecycle.com story), while CIWM said the later date should help provide for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Apr 2023 Global Sound LCA as a basis for policy formulation Open the document In recent years, policymakers have become increasingly reliant on the use of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to establish a proper basis for more transparent and evidence-based decisionmaking on policies and regulation. However, successful LCAs must take into account a number of considerations in terms of how they influence the final [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Global EUBP membership benefits Open the document Companies already involved in the bioplastics business sector but not yet a member of European Bioplastics should consider the advantages of connecting to our information and business platform and enlarging their network. Newcomers to our industry and/or the European market in particular can rely on European Bioplastics to help them [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Council news New Activity Prices - Active Lambeth Lambeth Council · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news Huhtamaki Wastepreneur Challenge launches in Diepsloot, Johannesburg. Huhtamaki Waste Entrepreneurial Challenge Fund commenced in the township of Diepsloot on 30 March 2023. The Challenge fund is designed to support up to 50 informal waste collectors over 2 years to develop their skills and capacity in recycling. It will involve a tailored 12-week holistic training course which will culminate in an opportunity for […] WasteAid · 19 Apr 2023 Global EUBP Project request Open the document With a project partnering request you can reach out to members of European Bioplastics that have expressed their interest in co-operative research activities. This project partnering request does not commit you to accepting partnering applications that you receive in response; it is simply a tool to assist you with matching [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Global EUBP Business request Open the document With a business request you can reach out to the members of European Bioplastics. By filling in the business request form and sending it back to the association, you authorise European Bioplastics to forward your request to all its members by email. They may then contact you directly with an offer. European [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Global EUBP members list Open the document European Bioplastics represents the interests of more than 80 member companies along the entire value chain of bioplastics. Our members develop, produce, refine, and distribute bioplastics and are located all over the globe and engage in the European market. For an interactive list of all our members, please click here. [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news NBF Appoints Tristine Hargreaves as Executive Director We are delighted to announce the appointment of Tristine Hargreaves as the NBF’s new executive director. Tristine is well known to the NBF and our members, having been the technical manager for four years before leaving to work for research and technology organisation SATRA. She has spent most of her working life in technical roles […] National Bed Federation · 19 Apr 2023 Global Claims on biodegradability and compostability on products and packaging Open the document Claims about biodegradability and compostability are widely used to label products and packaging regarding their end-of-life. Biodegradation can take place in different systems (industrial or home composting) and environments (soil, water). In general, the sole claim “biodegradable” on products and packaging, without indicating specific standards or environments in which the [… European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news Ansa awards include £10.2m East Cheshire work for Re-Gen Northern Ireland-based Re-Gen Waste has won a £10.2 million contract from Cheshire East council’s in-house company, Ansa, to process 20,000 tonnes per year of recyclable materials. The commingled material is sourced from households in Cheshire East and it is taken to the Cledford Lane waste transfer station. Under the award to Re-Gen the material will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Apr 2023 Global Mixed Waste Processing with Tomra Autosort Santa Barbara County’s Resource Center sorts municipal solid waste (MSW) and single stream using the same circuit with the sorting technology realized in the Tomra Autosort. Santa Barbara County’s Resource Center in California may be a model of efficiency for future material recovery facilities (MRF) in North America. Conceptualized roughly 20 years ago, the mixed […] Global Recycling · 19 Apr 2023 Global FAQs on enzyme-mediated degradable plastics Open the document Enzyme-mediated plastics are not bioplastics. They are conventional, fossil-based plastics with additives. They are neither biodegradable nor compostable. EuBP recommends using only materials certified according to EN and ISO standards. Find the answers to frequently asked questions on enzyme-mediated plastics. European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news Uber Eats trials reusable takeaway packaging in Central London Uber Eats is trialling reusable takeaway bags and containers in partnership with a string of restaurants in central London, and will also offer home collection of used packaging. edie — Circular Economy tag · 19 Apr 2023 Global FAQs on bioplastics Open the document Learn about bioplastics and find the answers to frequently asked questions on: European Bioplastics End-of-life Feedstock General questions Human health Market Material, properties and technology Political framework Standardisation, certification, labelling Sustainability European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Global Bioplastics facts & figures Open the document Plastics are an integral part of our modern life. They play an essential role in providing, protecting, and delivering high-quality products in pretty much every market segment to consumers around the world. Today, there is a bioplastic alternative for almost every conventional plastic material and corresponding application. Bioplastics – plastics [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Apr 2023 Council news Core strategy - Blackpool Council Blackpool Council · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news The environmental benefits of reusable plastic over single-use products - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 19 Apr 2023 Research & science Surface steers signals for next-gen networks - Princeton Engineering Princeton Engineering News · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news Physical Climate Risk & Transition Climate Risk - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news Delay to Scottish DRS is welcomed, but technology is the answer The Recycling Association has said that the delay to implementation of the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is welcomed, but a digital DRS should be investigated first. It has also suggested that if DRS were to be introduced in the UK, it should be consistent both in timing of implementation and the materials involved. The… The Recycling Association · 19 Apr 2023 Industry news Fixy Impact Report 2022-23 A blueprint for anyone with an interest in developing repair and reuse initiatives, and in finding routes to engaging new audiences. Resource Futures · 19 Apr 2023