Recycling news: 2019

Global 2ND EU WIDE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW, APRIL 5, BRUSSELS EXPRA · 25 Apr 2019 Global MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION ON WASTE MANAGEMENT ADOPTED BY THE EP, APRIL 4, BRUSSELS EXPRA · 25 Apr 2019 Global Introduction by the Managing Director Since the very beginning of this year we were overwhelmed with numerous parallel legislative and other developments with direct impact on our work. These include not only the Implementing and Delegated Acts and Guidances stemming from the WFD and the PPWD, but also all existing and new initiatives, like the Circular Plastics Alliance initiative of DG GROW, European Coalition for Chemical Recycl… EXPRA · 25 Apr 2019 Global LAUNCH OF THE CIRCULAR PLASTICS ALLIANCE BY DG GROWTH EXPRA · 25 Apr 2019 Global EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ADOPTS THE SUP DIRECTIVE, MARCH 27, BRUSSELS EXPRA · 25 Apr 2019 Global UPCOMING EVENTS WITH EXPRA PARTICIPATION EXPRA · 25 Apr 2019 Global ISWA Working Group on Communications and Social Issues Meets in London ISWA Working Group meetings are the perfect opportunity to discuss the workplans, initiate new projects, network with international peers and learn about waste management systems all over the world. ISWA???s Working Group on Communications and Social Issues were kindly invited by Adam Read (CIWM representative) to London for their Spring 2019 meeting. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 23 Apr 2019 Global The FoodWIN Food Waste festival: what are the solutions to effectively tackle food waste? “To waste or not to waste” should never be a question. Or so should have started the FoodWIN food waste festival taking place in Brussels on the 2nd of April. The festival started with a set of appalling figures that cannot be ignored: “One third of our food is wasted” “If food waste were a country, […] Zero Waste Europe · 18 Apr 2019 Global Nestlé’s plastic monster spews pollution at company’s U.S. headquarters Washington, DC – Greenpeace activists joined a 15-foot tall monster in a visit to Nestlé’s U.S. headquarters in Arlington, VA today (link to be updated with photo and video), delivering Nestlé plastic pollution gathered from streets, rivers, and beaches across the country and demanding that Nestlé take responsibility for the over 1.5 million metric tons of […] Break Free From Plastic · 17 Apr 2019 Global Until the Seas Run Dry: How industrial aquaculture is plundering the oceans The post Until the Seas Run Dry: How industrial aquaculture is plundering the oceans appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 16 Apr 2019 Global Until the Seas Run Dry: How industrial aquaculture is plundering the oceans (summary) The post Until the Seas Run Dry: How industrial aquaculture is plundering the oceans (summary) appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 16 Apr 2019 Global Hasta que los mares se sequen: Cómo la acuicultura industrial estásaqueando los océanos The post Hasta que los mares se sequen: Cómo la acuicultura industrial estásaqueando los océanos appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 16 Apr 2019 Global Petits poissons ne deviendront pas grands: Comment l’aquaculture industrielle pille les océans The post Petits poissons ne deviendront pas grands: Comment l’aquaculture industrielle pille les océans appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 16 Apr 2019 Global EU politicians pledge to make Europe zero waste EU politicians pledge to make Europe zero waste On May 26 2019, European citizens will cast their vote to elect the 700 Members of the European Parliament who will represent them for the next term, and influence the colour of the next Commission. In a historical moment when the EU is facing a range of […] Zero Waste Europe · 16 Apr 2019 Global ‘Plastic Soup:’ Photos and Q&A with author of new book documenting plastic pollution and solutions In a series of stunning photos and informative graphics, new book Plastic Soup: An Atlas of Ocean Pollution documents the plastic pollution crisis engulfing Earth’s seas, the impacts of that pollution on wildlife and people, and initiatives that have been created to tackle the problem. The book, set to be published tomorrow by Island Press, […] Break Free From Plastic · 13 Apr 2019 Global Greenpeace calls for Nestle to act over single-use plastics LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Environmental group Greenpeace on Thursday accused Nestle of not doing enough to reduce single-use plastics polluting landfills and oceans. Jennifer Morgan, executive director at Greenpeace International, said the world’s biggest food group should set a target for reducing single-use packaging and invest in alternatives focusing on refill and reuse. “Nestle is […] Break Free From Plastic · 13 Apr 2019 Global B&W Vølund Turns Over Waste-to-Energy Boiler to Customer in Sweden Babcock [&] Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. announced its subsidiary, Babcock [&] Wilcox Vølund A/S (Vølund), has successfully turned over a waste-fired... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 12 Apr 2019 Global PRESS RELEASE: FEFCO takes on EPRC chairmanship The European Paper Recycling Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Angelika Christ as the new chair for a two years period starting as of 4 April 2019, taking over from Lisa Kretschmann (FEPE). Angelika Christ has been the Secretary General of FEFCO since 2007 and the Secretary General of CITPA since 2014. She […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Apr 2019 Global PRESS RELEASE: Paper and Board industry helps demonstrate safety of its materials in food contact applications The paper and board manufacturing industry, as well as converting sectors including the tissue industry publish today the completely rewritten voluntary ‘Food Contact Guidelines for the Compliance of Paper and Board Materials and Articles’. Formally called “Industry Guideline”, the revised guidelines are intended to enhance the trust of public authorities, business operators and consumers in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Apr 2019 Global Food Contact Guidelines for the Compliance of Paper and Board Materials and Articles The paper and board manufacturing industry, as well as converting sectors including the tissue industry publish today the completely rewritten voluntary ‘Food Contact Guidelines for the Compliance of Paper and Board Materials and Articles’. Formally called “Industry Guideline”, the revised guidelines are intended to enhance the trust of public authorities, business operators and consumers in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Apr 2019 Global Zero Waste France takes on the reconstruction of Ivry-Paris incinerator Zero Waste France, Collectif 3R & inhabitants have filed two complaints against the first phase of the project driven by metropolitan agency for household waste SYCTOM for jeopardising waste minimisation and the transition towards circular economy in the region Ile-de-France (Paris area). Two complaints were recently filed by Zero Waste France, Collectif 3R and inhabitants […] Zero Waste Europe · 11 Apr 2019 Global Revolutionary: Zlarin becomes the first Croatian plastic-free island! Motivated by the European Single Use Plastic Directive, a group of local activists from the island of Zlarin in Croatia, decided to make Zlarin a plastic-free island. They won a contest for best innovative solutions helping to stop further plastic pollution in the Adriatic Sea. Few months after that, the vision started becoming reality when […] Zero Waste Europe · 11 Apr 2019 Global Joint letter in reaction to the Strategic Approach The post Joint letter in reaction to the Strategic Approach appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 10 Apr 2019 Global Revolutionary: Zlarin becomes the first Croatian plastic-free island! Motivated by the European Single Use Plastic Directive, a group of local activists from the island of Zlarin in Croatia had an idea of Zlarin becoming an island free from single-use plastic. They won a contest for the most innovative solutions that will help prevent further plastic pollution entering the Adriatic Sea. Then, a few […] Break Free From Plastic · 10 Apr 2019 Global Kiel 2019: a milestone for Zero Waste Cities in Germany On Friday March 29th in Kiel, our last Zero Waste Cities conference, co-organised by Zero Waste Kiel e.V., brought together no less than 226 registrants: representatives of NGOs, innovative businesses and public authorities, as well as University students and private citizens from across Europe, gathered to learn more about the municipalities’ journey towards Zero Waste. This has […] Zero Waste Europe · 10 Apr 2019 Global Green groups to Nestlé: “Own up, pay up, clean up your act!” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANILA, Philippines (April 10, 2019) — A day before Nestlé’s Annual General Meeting, over a hundred activists belonging to the global #breakfreefromplastic movement trooped to Nestlé’s Philippine headquarters today to demand accountability for their role in abetting the country’s plastic pollution crisis. Accompanied by four higantes (giant mascots) carrying a serpent-like… Break Free From Plastic · 10 Apr 2019 Global Based on science? Revisiting Nestle’s infant milk products and claims The post Based on science? Revisiting Nestle’s infant milk products and claims appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 9 Apr 2019 Global Successful ISWA Side Events at IFAT EURASIA 2019 – a Recap Following its long-standing fruitful cooperation with IFAT Munich, ISWA participated for the first time in the Eurasian edition of the leading trade fair for environmental technologies. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 8 Apr 2019 Global Strategic Intelligence | World Economic Forum - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 5 Apr 2019 Global Bakeries hand out 267 million plastic bags, Green Earth says According to an environmental group, Green Earth, most of the bakeries in Hong Kong are handing out an excessive amount of plastic bags – about three bags for each purchase. It said the use of plastic bags by bakeries increased since the introduction of the levy. In 2017, bakeries used more than 267 million bags […] Break Free From Plastic · 5 Apr 2019 Global An Incomplete Law, but Good First Step in New York for Plastic Bag Pollution The legislation bans New York stores from using plastic bags, except bags for restaurant orders, deli or meat counter products, bulk items, newspapers, dry cleaner garments and waste management. This is a great first step towards reducing plastic bag litter in New York, but the legislation does have a serious flaw, it does nothing to […] Break Free From Plastic · 5 Apr 2019 Global Strategic Intelligence | World Economic Forum - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 4 Apr 2019 Global There is no Copy and Paste Solution – Rome Must Get Back to Basics with its Waste Management Policy A few days ago, ISWA President Antonis Mavropoulos was interviewed by Il Messaggero journalist Mauro Evangelisti about the waste management problems in Rome. The ISWA president explained that the problems in Rome are the result of governance failures. He stressed that a new serious, systematic effort to build trust with the citizens is the main requirement to restart the system. Finally, he hig… ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 3 Apr 2019 Global Meet our members – Za Zemiata Zero Waste Europe is happy to introduce the blog series “Meet our members”. Through this series of monthly interviews we want to give you a chance to get to know our members and the work they are doing. Meet Evgenia Tasheva from Za Zemiata Hi Evgenia, can you give us a brief introduction to Za […] Zero Waste Europe · 3 Apr 2019 Global On the Frontlines of the Plastics Fight on the Texas Gulf Coast Diane Wilson, San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper and fourth generation Mid-Texas gulf coast shrimper, is keeping busy fighting Formosa Plastic Corporation’s pollution. She and an engaged community of activists are protesting Formosa’s continued release of plastic pellets and powder into Lacava Bay which threatens wildlife, human health, and the fishing and shrimping industries so essential t… Break Free From Plastic · 2 Apr 2019 Global Hitachi Zosen Inova Wins Another Major Contract to Build an EfW Plant in the UK Rookery South Limited have awarded the contract to construct England’s latest EfW plant to the Swiss company Hitachi Zosen Inova,... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 1 Apr 2019 Global Australia faces deepening recycling crisis as India bans plastic waste imports Australia’s waste crisis is set to escalate, with India this month completely banning plastic waste imports a year after China’s drastic restrictions sent shockwaves through the recycling industry. India was the fourth-largest destination for Australia’s waste in December 2018, taking 13 per cent of its total waste exports. The Australian Council of Recycling has warned that with […] Break Free From Plastic · 1 Apr 2019 Global Texas should put communities first Facilities like ITC’s are proposed for the Gulf Coast and Appalachia, thanks to an overabundance of fracking byproducts like those stored in the tanks that caught fire. As the Houston Chronicle reported, “Whether these fracking byproducts are used to make plastics or nail polish, these chemicals are known to cause adverse health impacts to people.” […] Break Free From Plastic · 28 Mar 2019 Global Nearly Half of Starbucks Shareholders Support As You Sow Proposal on Reusable Drinking Containers and Recycling Goals FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakland, CA—March 27, 2019—Nearly half of Starbucks’ shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting last week supported an As You Sow resolution to develop aggressive plans to meet packaging reuse and recycling goals. The 44.5% vote in favor represents $21 billion of investor support, far exceeding a similar vote last year that received 29% […] Break Free From Plastic · 28 Mar 2019 Global From Single-Use to Multi-Use: Seizing the Opportunity in the EU’s Single Use Plastics Directive Efforts to reduce marine litter and eliminate plastic waste (particularly the single-use kind) were some of the key themes of 2018, with European Union Parliament and Council ending the year with a provisional agreement to phase out problematic single-use plastic (SUP) items by 2021 Reloop Platform · 25 Mar 2019