Recycling news: 2021

Global Mission zero for buildings: thinking outside the box, staying inside the circles – 30 September – Webinar Thursday 30 September, 15:30-17:00 CEST Please register here The EEB is glad to invite you to the webinar Mission zero for buildings: thinking outside the […] European Environmental Bureau · 8 Jul 2021 Global WTO Public Forum side event – 30 September – Online Thursday 30 September, 15:00-16:00 CEST Please register here by 27 September The EEB together with EcoAccord are organising a side event to the WTO Public […] European Environmental Bureau · 8 Jul 2021 Global Report Launch – ‘Green mining’ is a myth – 5 October – Webinar Tuesday 5 October, 15:00-16:30 CEST Please register here The EEB and Friends of the Earth Europe are glad to invite you to the Report launch: […] European Environmental Bureau · 7 Jul 2021 Global Call for application for the Blue Sky Young Researchers & Innovation Award is now open APPLY FOR BLUE SKY YOUNG RESEARCHERS AND INNOVATION AWARD EUROPE 2021 With this award, we aim to stimulate competition between students and young researchers carrying out projects in a wide range of activities relevant to forest-based science, products using forest- based raw materials, process improvements or other innovations throughout the value chain. The award is […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 6 Jul 2021 Global Reusable packaging can bring significant environmental and economic benefits by 2030, report finds New report shows a reusable packaging target of 50% in key sectors could drastically reduce CO2 emissions, water consumption and waste. A reusable packaging target […] European Environmental Bureau · 6 Jul 2021 Global What if software could make your phone impossible to repair? Join our webinar on part pairing - an increasingly common practice used by manufacturers of electronic products to control who can and can't perform certain types of repairs. Right to Repair Europe · 6 Jul 2021 Global New EU environmental standards for chemical industry fall short of Green Deal ambition Progress towards air quality goals will be witnessed on new EU standards to prevent emissions from chemical installations (WGC BREF). However, the vague methodology set to […] European Environmental Bureau · 6 Jul 2021 Global Call to action: Tell the EU to eliminate mercury in light bulbs Eliminating all fluorescent bulbs from European markets would significantly reduce toxic mercury pollution, lower carbon emissions and save people and businesses billions of euros in energy […] European Environmental Bureau · 6 Jul 2021 Global How does the EU treat its Municipal Waste? Download here the Fact sheet in Pdf. Data confirm that EU countries performing well with recycling prefer to send their... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 6 Jul 2021 Global Roadmap for the Progressive Closure of Dumpsites in Latin America and the Caribbean ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 5 Jul 2021 Global Jean-Yves Daclin appointed general manager of PlasticsEurope France Jean-Yves Daclin, 53, is joining PlasticsEurope, the European plastics producers’ association, to head up its activities in France. As of… Plastics Europe · 5 Jul 2021 Global Young and marginalised: An assessment of barriers and opportunities for young environmentalists accessing justice using the Aarhus Convention – 12 October – Webinar Tuesday 12 October, 13:00-15:00 CEST Please register here The EEB and Youth and Environment Europe are glad to invite you to this webinar as a […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2021 Global Entering the Digital Age for Industrial Activities – 15 October – Online Friday 15 October, 10:00-12:00 CEST Please register here When it comes to industrial pollution, it’s time to enter the digital age! The European Environmental Bureau […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2021 Global Carbon farming: hot air or system change? – 21 October – Online Join scientists, farmers, NGOs and policy-makers to discuss how the EU can harness carbon farming to benefit the climate, nature, and farms. Register here Large […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2021 Global Refrigerants: the missing leg of the Fit for 55 package – 21 October – Online The European Commission is soon going to present a proposal to revise the regulation on Fluorinated Gases (F-Gases), the core legislation for refrigerants in the EU. […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2021 Global LOCOMINAR: Five science-based tips for the EU’s green transition – 22 October – Online Friday 22 October, 10:00-11:30 CEST Please register here This webinar will present & discuss 5 science-based policy recommendation for the EU’s green transition. This webinar […] European Environmental Bureau · 3 Jul 2021 Global Kenya civil society comes together to launch zero plastics coalition The goal of the meeting was to deliberate on the need to form a unified civil society voice to champion plastic pollution reduction and elimination in Kenya. With no space for civil society organizations to come together and advocate with a collective voice for a zero plastic waste Kenya, the group of organizations present at […] Break Free From Plastic · 2 Jul 2021 Global Babcock & Wilcox Assists Amager Resource Center’s Application to E.U. to Fund Innovative Carbon Capture Project in Denmark Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) Environmental announced today that it will support Amager Resource Center’s (ARC) application for more... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 2 Jul 2021 Global EXPRA joins Industry call for an EU approach to packaging waste labelling EXPRA supported the call of the packaging industry and consumer product manufacturers for an EU approach to packaging waste labelling. Sixty three European and national organisations fully endorse the need […] EXPRA · 1 Jul 2021 Global Skills for the Future: New CIWM report ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 1 Jul 2021 Global Single-use plastic bags: a sad story with a happy ending? In single-use plastic bags one can find the worst and the best of us. The worst, because it shows how we humans are capable of the worst design possible; choosing a durable and versatile material for a very short-lived application yet causing a disproportionate environmental impact. And the best, because through collaborative work, we have […] Zero Waste Europe · 1 Jul 2021 Global How green was Portugal’s EU presidency? Despite a major breakthrough on chemicals policy, the European Union made lacklustre progress towards a robust green transition under the stewardship of the Portuguese presidency, a comprehensive assessment reveals. It is now up to Slovenia to step up the pace of reform as it takes over the EU’s steering wheel. Portugal’s six-month presidency of the European Union (1 January-30 June 2021) perfo… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 1 Jul 2021 Global Portuguese and Slovenian presidencies: Environmental assessment and 10 green tests Despite a major breakthrough on chemicals policy, the European Union made lacklustre progress towards a robust green transition during the Portuguese presidency, a comprehensive assessment reveals. […] European Environmental Bureau · 1 Jul 2021 Global Member in the spotlight - Environmental Investigation Agency Our Ocean work focuses on three threats to the marine environment and biodiversity: plastic pollution, fishing gear, and other threats to marine animals, in particular the commercial exploitation of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises). Break Free From Plastic · 30 Jun 2021 Global Green homes: Resource sufficiency is key to achieving climate neutrality Europe must go beyond energy efficiency and recognise the need for resource sufficiency in the real estate and housing sectors. The time is ripe for a holistic policy framework that serves people and the planet, writes Gonzalo Sanchez. This opinion piece was originally published in Euractiv. Greening our homes, buildings and public spaces is a crucial element of the EU’s strategy towards climat… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Jun 2021 Global Compact Dual Lane 90° Case and Product Rotation The stainless steel, wash down system is 5 ft long end-to-end. Packaging Strategies · 30 Jun 2021 Global EucoLight announces appointment of Fabrizio D’Amico as new President Fabrizio D’Amico, General Manager of Ecolamp, has been appointed as new President of EucoLight, the European association of WEEE... L'articolo EucoLight announces appointment of Fabrizio D’Amico as new President proviene da Eucolight . EucoLight · 30 Jun 2021 Global Synthetics Anonymous: fashion brands’ addiction to fossil fuels The post Synthetics Anonymous: fashion brands’ addiction to fossil fuels appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 30 Jun 2021 Global Valmet receives the 16th automation order from Hitachi Zosen Inova for energy-from-waste plants Valmet will supply an automation system to an energy-from-waste facility currently under construction at Newhurst in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 30 Jun 2021 Global Zero Waste Businesses in the Global South: a thriving trend It is clear that the zero waste movement is currently gaining momentum in the Global North as terms such as ‘circular economy’, ‘reusable packaging’ and ‘plastic-free’ are becoming buzzwords. However, far less attention has been given to the development of this movement in the Global South, particularly in Southeast Asia, an area that is more […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Jun 2021 Global Forest Strategy and packaging policy are synergetic The paper-based packaging value chain proposes to make better use of the synergies between the EU revised forest strategy and the ongoing policy work on packaging. Without coherent approaches to packaging, circular economy, climate policy and forest strategy, the policy will not be able to achieve an optimal outcome. Paper- and board-based products have in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 29 Jun 2021 Global Harmful chemicals in food packaging are putting our health at risk The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), Zero Waste Europe, the European Consumer Organisation BEUC, CHEM Trust and ClientEarth have joined hands to bust some of the most popular myths surrounding chemicals used in food contact materials. The infographic launched today illustrates how the chemicals used in the production, processing, preparation and packaging of food may […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Jun 2021 Global New WEEE Forum paper: issues with PV panels & compliance with EPR legislation - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 29 Jun 2021 Global Furnace for the Future Project: Final application submitted The Furnace for the Future was selected in March 2021 as one of the top 70 projects from 311 applications submitted for the EU Innovation Fund (1), one of the world’s largest funding programs for the demonstration of innovative, low-carbon technologies. As part of the process, the industry has now submitted a more detailed second-stage […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 29 Jun 2021 Global 8th European REUSE Conference The conference will feature contributions by high-level representatives from the European Commission, the European Parliament and member states as well as experts from industry, research and civil society. Reloop Platform · 29 Jun 2021 Global Latest Editor’s Choice Article from Waste Management and Research ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Jun 2021 Global Interview with Ecomondo’s Alessandra Astolfi ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Jun 2021 Global Biodegradable or not biodegradable, that is the question Constance Ißbrücker, Head of Environmental Affairs at European Bioplastics e.V. The Single-use Plastics Directive (SUPD) coming into effect on 3 July 2021 will not only ban several plastic applications, such as cutlery, plates or drinking straws from the market. It will also prohibit all products made from so-called oxo-degradable plastics. The Directive [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Jun 2021 Global Chemical recycling – snapshot of a technology everybody talks about Chemical recycling has gained increased attention as a promising recovery technology, especially for post-consumer plastic waste. It is seen as a complementary solution to mechanical recycling, being better suited for difficult to recycle plastics like multi-layer solutions or heavily contaminated plastics. Yet, its availability at commercial scale is currently still limited, and a legislative … European Bioplastics News · 28 Jun 2021 Global Member portrait: Futerro In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Frédéric Van Gansberghe, Chief Executive Officer of Futerro, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Futerro, Belgium Futerro is working on polylactic acid (PLA) technology since 1992, mastering the complete production cycle, from sugar to PLA. Commercial… European Bioplastics News · 28 Jun 2021