Recycling news: 2024

Global Composting Digestate At County Facility “The pilot demonstrated 97.5% odor reduction, 98% VOC emissions control, clear separation of storm water from leachate during adverse weather events —including atmospheric rivers from the Pacific Ocean, meeting PFRP temperatures (3 days at 131°F), and production of a stable and mature final compost.” BioCycle · 22 Oct 2024 Global Methane Impact Of Food Loss And Waste Top: Total annual U.S. emissions vs. emissions from U.S. surplus food. Graphics courtesy of ReFED ReFED, a U.S.-based nonprofit that advances solutions to food waste, released new data with support from the Global Methane Hub that identifies the methane hotspots for uneaten or “surplus” food in the U.S., and highlights corresponding solutions that can reduce... BioCycle · 22 Oct 2024 Global Contamination Trends In Source Separated Organics The analysis showed that there was plastic in tea bags, fruit stickers, food condiment sachets (sugar, salt and sauces), ketchup seals, nappies (diapers), coffee cups, wet wipes, coffee capsules and vegetable nets. BioCycle · 22 Oct 2024 Global A Gleaning Primer Working with farmers to glean unharvested produce has a lot of moving parts, including taking measurements in the field to inform planting in future growing seasons. BioCycle · 22 Oct 2024 Global Biogas Capture And Utilization At WWTPs In early 2024, the American Biogas Council began a survey of 5,000 wastewater treatment plants in the U.S. that have a daily throughput of at least one million gallons of wastewater/day … BioCycle · 22 Oct 2024 Global Food Waste Reduction Campaign The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has partnered with the City of Columbus (OH) to pilot a consumer-focused food waste reduction campaign, with the city serving as the first test site for the initiative. BioCycle · 22 Oct 2024 Global Communications Guidance On PFAS And Biosolids Seven biosolids organizations around the country created “National Communications Guidance” documents focusing on PFAS and biosolids management to help their members and the biosolids community in their work and communications within the communities they serve. BioCycle · 22 Oct 2024 Global EBC24 – Conference Programme Unveiled Berlin, 22 October 2024 – Europe’s leading business and discussion forum within the global bioplastics sector, the European Bioplastics Conference (EBC24), has just released its programme. The conference will be held on 10-11 December 2024, in Berlin and online, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to share insights on the latest advancements in [...] European Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2024 Global The EU drags its feet on addressing water pollution Today marks two years since the European Commission published its proposal to update the lists of EU priority pollutants that should be monitored and regulated in […] European Environmental Bureau · 22 Oct 2024 Global Successful Trial with PCR Resin In July, USA-based company PureCycle Technologies, Inc. reported a successful trial run with MiniFIBERS and Beverly Knits, resulting in the production of several high-quality product samples. Resin produced from post-consumer recycled (PCR) waste was used by the manufacturer of specialty fiber pro­ducts MiniFIBERS to create fiber packages. Then, these packages were sent to Beverly Knits, […] Global Recycling · 22 Oct 2024 Global What the BBC missed (and should have not) about Waste-to-Energy Brussels, 21 October 2024 – A recent BBC analysis is heavily critical of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) practices in the UK, raising... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 21 Oct 2024 Global Ecoprog barometer 2024 CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 21 Oct 2024 Global EU delayed bans for dangerous chemicals: Ombudsman Everyday products likely caused cancer, infertility and other harms because European Commission delayed bans recommended by scientific advisors Legal deadline routinely broken over nearly two decades […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 Oct 2024 Global Plastic to Fuel Market: The Prospects Are Good According to market research and consulting agency SNS Insider, the Plastic to Fuel Market size is projected to reach about 4,098 billion US-Dollar by 2032 from 520.10 million US-Dollar in 2023. As reported, the researchers expect that the market will step up at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 25.78 percent over the forecast […] Global Recycling · 20 Oct 2024 Global A New Range of Recycled Polymers for Food Contact Packaging Versalis (part of the Italian chemical company Eni) and Forever Plast (one of Italy’s leading companies in post-consumer plastic recycling) have launched Refence, a new range of recycled polymers for food contact packaging. “The range is already available in the market for polystyrene applications such as yogurt pots, trays for meat and fish, and other […] Global Recycling · 19 Oct 2024 Global International Repair Day 2024: members’ initiatives across Europe Every year, International Repair Day highlights the critical role that repair and reuse play in reducing waste, preserving resources and strengthening communities. Today, 19 October 2024, we want to showcase the diverse range of repair initiatives that our members are organising across Europe. From empowering local communities through hands-on workshops to advocating for policy reforms, […] The… Zero Waste Europe · 19 Oct 2024 Global 💸 PROGRESS OR PARALYSIS? If you’re tired of reading “competitiveness” in every policy paper, you’re not alone. This ubiquitous buzzword can mean anything: both cooperation and competition, regulation and deregulation, intervention and free markets. It’s a jumble that the new EU Commission must untangle in its first 100 days by clarifying the new clean industrial roadmap. How will the EU be made more competitive, for wh… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 18 Oct 2024 Global Redemption revisits the PPWR Exploration of the EU’s groundbreaking Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Reloop Platform · 18 Oct 2024 Global New Partnership in African Metals Recycling The on the African continent active company Romco Group (headquartered in the UK) and Luxembourgian company Elemental Group form a partnership in the metal recycling industry on the continent. According to the joint press release, the alliance will accelerate and diversify Romco’s existing growth plans and reinforce its position as a key player in the […] Global Recycling · 18 Oct 2024 Global Rethinking European Homes exhibition – 04-08 November 2024 – Brussels Rethinking European Homes exhibition Rue d’Arlon 104, 1040 Brussels, 04.11.2024-08.11.2024 The built environment—the homes, schools, and infrastructure that support our daily lives—has powerful yet underused potential […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Oct 2024 Global Gender and Toxics: The hidden burden of mercury and other hazardous chemicals on women’s health Exposure to harmful chemicals, including mercury, claims the lives of over 1.5 million people globally each year. As research shows, the overwhelming majority among them are women. This article was prepared by Maria Kornienko and Andreas Budiman. Women around the world are exposed to significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals compared to men. Such an imbalance reveals yet another dark dimen… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 17 Oct 2024 Global Summa Equity Acquires Fortum Recycling and Waste In July, Finnish company Fortum signed an agreement to sell its recycling and waste business to the thematic impact investment firm, Summa Equity through its portfolio company NG Group. The total consideration on a debt- and cash-free basis is approximately 800 million Euro, a joint press release informed. The transaction is subject to customary closing […] Global Recycling · 17 Oct 2024 Global Cap and Share: A Pathway to a Just Transition Witnessing the consequences of climate change in Africa firsthand, I have devoted my career to advocating for climate and economic justice. As a Campaign Manager at Equal Right, one of our primary initiatives is promoting the global ‘Cap and Share’ policy. This transformative solution aims to shift the conversation on climate finance beyond countries’ contributions, extend the burden of cost to… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 17 Oct 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Ceren Baran as Engagement Officer ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 17 Oct 2024 Global PODCAST | Conveyor Belting Needs in the Face of Industry 5.0 In this interview, Niels van den Boogert and Bobby Bauman of AMMEGA discuss CPG firms’ evolving conveyor needs as warehouses and distribution centers become increasingly automated. Packaging Strategies · 17 Oct 2024 Global Preocupación por anuncio de gobierno sobre la construcción de un complejo de economía circular en Tula, Hidalgo México, 16 octubre, 2024. Organizaciones no gubernamentales, afectadas ambientales, académicas y científicas firmantes de este comunicado, hacemos público nuestra alta preocupación ante el reciente anuncio realizado por la Presidenta Claudia […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 16 Oct 2024 Global Municipal Waste Treatment Graph 2022 CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 16 Oct 2024 Global The Global Nutrient Recycling Market Will Expand As reported by the India-based company Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Global Nutrient Recycling Market Size is to grow to 8.4 billion US-Dollar by 2033 (from about 4.83 billion US-Dollar in 2023), at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.69 percent during the projected period. “The breakdown of organic waste and subsequent conversion of […] Global Recycling · 16 Oct 2024 Global Junto a la compostera: Aprovechamiento de residuos orgánicos a partir de la producción de larvas de mosca soldado negras En el encuentro junto a la compostera de octubre, Felipe Mayol, director comercial de F4F, docente y emprendedor corporativo, convencido que el propósito es el motor de la economía y […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 15 Oct 2024 Global Europe’s water crisis needs urgent attention, says EEA’s State of Water report A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals that Europe’s water resources are under serious pressure, with no significant progress made since 2009*. The […] European Environmental Bureau · 15 Oct 2024 Global Guest Blog: The New Quality Service Forces in Environmental Sanitation Sector Driven by High-Tech Development ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 15 Oct 2024 Global USA: New Waste-to-Energy Plant to Be Built The Miami-Dade County in Florida needs a new waste-to-energy plant and the AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. will advise the county on its plans for a new facility. As reported in August, the Canada-based company with offices worldwide has been awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to provide engineering services to the Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste […] Global Recycling · 15 Oct 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Mafalda Lemos as Office Manager ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 15 Oct 2024 Global Council urges Commission to take effective measures for Chemicals Strategy implementation Today, on the fourth anniversary of the European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS), EU environment ministers met at the Council of the European Union to […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Oct 2024 Global No need to fight for survival: the EU has enough land for renewables and agriculture There is enough land in Europe for wholly renewable energy without compromising nature protection or food production. This article was first published in Social Europe. Renewable-energy projects can occasion local flashpoints and how policy-makers select their location is critical. Yet one thing is clear: Europe has ample land to expand renewables, preserve nature and grow food. A recent briefi… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 14 Oct 2024 Global Council gives final approval for stricter air quality laws Today, Monday 14 October 2024, the Council of the European Union voted to formally adopt the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive¹, marking a pivotal step in […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Oct 2024 Global The Oil & Gas in a Net Zero World: Strategies within DECARBON 2025 Taking place in Berlin, Germany, on 10-11 February 2025, the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress (DECARBON) 2025 gathers top-level management and leading technical specialists to explore the latest advancements, strategies and solutions in reducing the industry’s carbon footprint. DECARBON is an annual networking event which brings together oil and gas companies, EPCs, pipeline operators and […] Global Recycling · 14 Oct 2024 Global Weltec Biopower Modernizes Biogas Plant in Australia German plant manufacturer Weltec Biopower supported Australian company Yarra Valley Water in refurbishing its one-megawatt biogas plant in the north of Melbourne. Yarra Valley Water is one of Australia’s largest water and wastewater companies. Since the completion of the waste and food waste plant by the German firm and its project partner in 2017, Yarra […] Global Recycling · 14 Oct 2024 Global PräziSort Supports Plastics Separation Pforzheim University and the technology company Polysecure want to develop a new sorting technology for the recycling of plastics and other materials: “Sort4Circle” is the acronym of the technology that has emerged from consistent research and development and is now to be demonstrated as a pilot plant in Freiburg (Germany). The aim is to significantly […] Global Recycling · 13 Oct 2024 Global Goal: French-Chinese Partnership to Build PET Biorecycling Plant In June this year, France-based biotech company Carbios and Chinese Zhink Group announced the signing of a joint Letter of Intent to build a biorecycling plant in China using Carbios’ enzymatic depolymerization technology to serve the global market. This agreement would officialize collaboration towards a long-term partnership given a first licensing contract to build a […] Global Recycling · 12 Oct 2024