Recycling news: 2023

Global Letter to the EU: We must increase Critical Raw Material circularity! As the Critical Raw Materials Act reaches the trilogue phase, our coalition asks for more repair and reuse in these new regulations. Right to Repair Europe · 19 Sept 2023 Global Press release: European print and paper industry unite against the ‘digital only’ approach in legislation The European social partners representing companies and workers in the printing and paper sectors, Intergraf, Cepi, UNI Europa Graphical, FEPE, and IndustriAll Europe, have issued a joint statement, expressing their concerns about the increasing promotion of digital documents and communications as the default option in European legislation. In recent years, the European Commission’s emphasis on… CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 19 Sept 2023 Global Position Paper on Chemical Recycling Chemical Recycling: a complementary recycling solution to boost plastics circularity and reduce the carbon footprint The European Commission with its Circular Economy Action Plan has set ambitious targets for the EU member states. It aims to overcome traditional linear patterns of production and consumption, to keep resources in use for as long as possible, and […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 18 Sept 2023 Global Chemical Recycling: welcomed step in the right direction Chemical Recycling Europe (ChemRecEurope) welcomes Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) assessment of the potential of chemical recycling to complement mechanical recycling and to overcome its limitations, as much in the plastic waste treated as well as in the high-quality of the output. ChemRecEurope also welcomes the recognition from ZWE that the plastic to plastic (P2P) process […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 18 Sept 2023 Global Chemical Recycling is part of the solution! There is now a growing movement recognizing chemical recycling as part of the solution to reduce plastic waste, decrease CO2 footprint and contribute to the creation of a circular economy for plastics. See how Chemical Recycling Europe (ChemRecEurope) members are supporting circularity of polymers by providing innovative solutions to tackle plastic pollution, to conserve natural resources and p… Chemical Recycling Europe · 18 Sept 2023 Global ChemRecEU calls for constructive collaboration with waste management industry to increase recycling In December 2019, FEAD the representative body of the private waste management and resource industry published the results of its analysis of chemical recycling. Chemical Recycling Europe supports constructive dialogues with regard to chemical recycling and would like to clarify some observations issued in the FEAD’s analysis: 1. Chemical Recycling Europe would emphasize that chemical recycling… Chemical Recycling Europe · 18 Sept 2023 Global Restrictions & misunderstanding about Chemical Recycling misguide transformation of EU Waste Policy Although the “10 priorities to transform EU Waste Policy” developed by various European Union (EU) NGOs and associations points at ambitious directions for the waste policy that Chemical Recycling Europe generally supports, restrictions mentioned in Priority 9 represent missed opportunities to improve the current waste and recycling system, leading to some inconsistencies between priorities. We… Chemical Recycling Europe · 18 Sept 2023 Global Guest Blog: “Decentralise Bio-waste Recycling” ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 18 Sept 2023 Global Conference “Embracing Circularity: PRO Insights on PPWR for Sustainable Packaging, September 6, Brussels EXPRA · 18 Sept 2023 Global The Inflation Reduction Act: A pivotal opportunity to push back against false solutions The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) channels $270 billion in tax credits for climate investments but raises concerns about incineration—a false solution to waste disposal that could generate 637.7 million tonnes […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 18 Sept 2023 Global ISWA Welcomes Pragma Soluções Sustentáveis as our Newest Gold Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 18 Sept 2023 Global Introduction by our Managing Director We hope this message finds you well and in high spirits during this festive season. The autumn season has indeed been a dynamic period for EXPRA, characterized by significant events and key priorities. The primary focus of EXPRA's efforts remained on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, with ongoing discussions in relevant institutions. EXPRA · 18 Sept 2023 Global Upcoming events with EXPRA participations Here you can find all the upcoming events with EXPRA participation EXPRA · 18 Sept 2023 Global Fost Plus and Facilicom Group are joining forces to improve the sorting of waste at the office EXPRA · 18 Sept 2023 Global INC to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution EXPRA · 18 Sept 2023 Global We need the right to repair to be universal Let's ban anti-repair practices, such as part-pairing and restrictions on use of compatible spare parts, to let independent repairers work their product-saving magic. Right to Repair Europe · 18 Sept 2023 Global Enviro and Siemens Signs MOU Regarding Cooperation Around the European Expansion Plan Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Siemens has signed a MOU, memorandum of understanding, regarding a collaboration in support of the European expansion plan that Enviro announced earlier this year together with Antin Infrastructure Partners. Through the collaboration, Enviro gets access to Siemens’ extensive experience in automation and digitalization for efficient industrial production. The MOU … Global Recycling · 15 Sept 2023 Global Intimate choices made easy: EU Ecolabel upgrades sustainable hygiene offering From baby diapers to menstrual items, choosing hygiene products that are best for our health, wallet and planet can be a headache. The EU Ecolabel is here to help – now also with a reusable option. The EU Ecolabel has just updated and extended its offer of certified hygiene products, including stronger criteria for diapers, tampons and pads, as well as brand new criteria for reusable menstrual … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Sept 2023 Global Join the ReFestival in Capannori (Italy) on 30 Sep – 1 Oct 2023 From Saturday 30 September to Sunday 1 October 2023, Capannori (Italy) will host ReFestival, a weekend entirely dedicated to the knowledge and promotion of repair and reuse. Zero Waste Italy is a partner of the European “Communities Go Circular” initiative, whose main objectives include involving institutions and citizens in useful training for preventing waste production; […] Zero Waste Europe · 14 Sept 2023 Global Critical Raw Materials Regulation Vote Leaves Mixed Feelings In a decisive session that unfolded today, MEPs cast their votes on a series of crucial amendments, shaping the path for the EU’s strategy concerning Critical […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Sept 2023 Global Time to step up citizen involvement in climate-neutrality plans In the realm of climate action, National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) serve as guiding lights on the path toward the EU’s ambitious goal of achieving climate-neutrality by 2050. These blueprints hold the power to reshape our energy landscape and steer Member States toward a greener future. But as we delve into the significance of NECPs, it becomes apparent that a critical factor stands betw… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 14 Sept 2023 Global Parliament Votes For Cleaner Air, But WHO Alignment Is Delayed Today, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) paved the way towards better air quality, but unfortunately did not commit to WHO air quality guidelines by 2030, […] European Environmental Bureau · 13 Sept 2023 Global United in defence of Barroso: reporting from the ground From 10 to 15 August 2023, the 3rd edition of the acampada (camping gathering) Unidos em Defesa do Barroso (United in Defense of Barroso) – a protest against plans for an open-pit Lithium mine in the heart of Barroso – took place in a small, quiet village in northern Portugal. Despite the peaceful setting, the residents weren’t hesitant to raise their voices. Margarida Martins reports from her … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 13 Sept 2023 Global Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech conceals setbacks, delays and broken promises In her State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen presented a narrative of promises kept and progress on the European Green Deal. However, […] European Environmental Bureau · 13 Sept 2023 Global Why you should care about the battle over F-gases It may not be a trendy topic, but the F-gas revision could be our most significant climate victory in quite some time. Fluorinated gases (F-gases) account for over 70% of the refrigerants market in the world. In Europe, they represent the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions as the entire EU aviation sector. With climate-friendly alternatives readily available in the market, there is no excu… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 12 Sept 2023 Global Paper-based food packaging at the centre of Europe’s waste crisis, new report reveals Some of the most regressive actors in the packaging value chain, such as single-use paper packaging producers and McDonald’s, have been conducting a massive lobbying campaign to […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Sept 2023 Global Clear message from Parliament: We must tackle water pollution Today, the European Parliament approved new quality standards for surface and groundwater and sent a clear message on the need to curb water pollution in the […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Sept 2023 Global Connections: The Proof Is In The Kale The take home message for those who work with ‘waste’ is that if you really want to walk the walk and not just talk the talk, the kale is calling. BioCycle · 11 Sept 2023 Global EPA Tool Tracks Local Climate Action Plans And Organics Recycling Inclusion The U.S. EPA has created a searchable list of local government climate action plans (CAPs) that include materials management and waste actions, including organics recycling and wasted food. BioCycle · 11 Sept 2023 Global USDA’s Composting And Food Waste Reduction Grants Endangered The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Practices, created in the 2018 Farm Bill, is at risk of being unfunded in this year’s federal appropriations, putting in jeopardy programs such as the Composting and Food Waste Reduction Grants ($12 million invested since 2020) and Urban Agriculture Innovation Grants, according to a US Composting Council (USCC) Advo… BioCycle · 11 Sept 2023 Global Dirt Hugger Founders Reacquire Composting Facility Fourteen months after selling Dirt Hugger to Atlas Organics and Generate, Louis and Miller have purchased it back. BioCycle · 11 Sept 2023 Global BioCycle Nationwide Survey: Residential Food Waste Collection Access In The U.S. The number of households in the U.S. with access to food waste collection grew by 49% since 2021 — from 10.0 million to 14.9 million. BioCycle · 11 Sept 2023 Global EUBP Material Management Concept Open the document Achieving EU Green Deal Goals - How bioplastics contribute to a climate-neutral future The European Green Deal sets out the Union‘s ambition to become climate neutral by 2050 in all sectors of the economy, including chemicals and materials. For all sectors, the Deal sets out a roadmap that aims to [...] European Bioplastics News · 11 Sept 2023 Global German Building Law Puts Europe’s Heating Transition On Shaky Grounds In a move that may have profound implications for Europe’s ambitious heating transition, the German Parliament voted today to keep the door open to fossil fuel […] European Environmental Bureau · 8 Sept 2023 Global EuRIC Hails ITRE Committee’s Adoption of CRMs Report as a Landmark Victory for Recyclers The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) welcomes the ITRE committee’s adoption of the Report on Critical Raw Materials, which reflects the recycling industry’s concerns and recommendations. The adopted report addresses critical issues, such as the preservation of definition of large companies, ensuring transparency in assessing strategic raw materials and prioritising projects … Global Recycling · 8 Sept 2023 Global Waste Incineration is not a Solution; it’s Pollution. We refuse to burn waste. September 8, 2023 – West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil on Wednesday (9/8/2023) has announced the name of the winner of the tender that will build and manage the Legok Nangka […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 7 Sept 2023 Global From Ore to Omen: Mining’s Environmental and Social Wake-Up Call Over the last 20 years, mining activities with severe ecological and social harms have surged worldwide. Since 2000, the global extraction rate has doubled for materials such as bauxite, copper, gold, iron, manganese and nickel. Nickel has already reached a scale 120% times greater than the cumulative extraction before 2000, while cobalt extraction has already surpassed historical levels by 150… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Sept 2023 Global All we know about coal mines and why it’s not enough How much water does mining in Europe consume? How many dangerous emissions are coal mines responsible for? We did not know… until now. There is a lack of accessible and comparable information about coal mines in Europe. To fill in this gap, we introduce the EU Mine Data Viewer. This new platform provides data on size, water usage, carbon emissions and much more. Despite the room for improvement… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Sept 2023 Global Los miembros de #BreakFreeFromPlastic, optimistas por el borrador cero para un tratado global de plásticos, piden negociaciones ambiciosas Las próximas negociaciones del INC-3 en noviembre en Kenia determinarán la eficacia del tratado Manila – Siguiendo el mandato que surgió del segundo Comité Intergubernamental de Negociación en París para un acuerdo […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 5 Sept 2023 Global Webinar: Embracing Zero Waste: A Path to Addressing Climate During a webinar titled "Embracing Zero Waste: A Path to Addressing Climate," which was hosted by Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and other member organizations, they had a discussion about zero waste systems. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 5 Sept 2023