Recycling news: 2018

Global Keine Schadstoffe in Teppichböden: wege zu recycelbaren Teppichen ohne schädliche Chemikalien und einer funktionsfähigen Kreislaufwirtschaft The post Keine Schadstoffe in Teppichböden: wege zu recycelbaren Teppichen ohne schädliche Chemikalien und einer funktionsfähigen Kreislaufwirtschaft appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 5 Mar 2018 Global Tapijt detoxen: wegen naar veilig en recyclebaar tapijt in een werkelijk circulaire economie The post Tapijt detoxen: wegen naar veilig en recyclebaar tapijt in een werkelijk circulaire economie appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 5 Mar 2018 Global Bandung City to host International Zero Waste Cities Conference BANDUNG, Indonesia (March 2, 2018) --- Government officials, civil society organizations and Zero Waste communities and practitioners will gather in Bandung, Indonesia for this year's International Zero Waste Cities Conference (IZWC) to be held on March 5-7. With its theme, "Circular City is the Future City", this year's IZWC presents a new approach for policy makers […] Break Free From Plastic · 3 Mar 2018 Global #breakfreefromplastic Mediterranean changemakers Movement members from Barcelona, to Beirut and most Mediterranean countries in between shared their common culture, love of food and traditional zero waste crafts to develop common campaigns and activities. Over the 4 days of meetings incredible stories of the campaigns were shared and the diverse range of experience in the room was put to […] Break Free From Plastic · 28 Feb 2018 Global Dirty Fashion revisited: spotlight on a polluting viscose giant The post Dirty Fashion revisited: spotlight on a polluting viscose giant appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 28 Feb 2018 Global Roadmap towards responsible viscose & modal fibre manufacturing The post Roadmap towards responsible viscose & modal fibre manufacturing appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 28 Feb 2018 Global New EU standard for biodegradable mulch films in agriculture published Last October, the European Parliament voted in favour of the use of biodegradable mulch films in the revision of the EU Fertilisers Regulation. Biodegradable mulch films have been available on the EU market for many years, meeting a high level of acceptance among European farmers. They play an essential role in modern agriculture as [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2018 Global How much land do we really need to produce bio-based plastics? Constance Ißbrücker, Head of Environmental Affairs, EUBP The consequences of climate change and the finite nature of fossil resources constitute two broadly acknowledged challenges for society in the decades to come. Bioplastics, which are derived fully or at least in part from renewable resources, have the unique advantage over conventional plastics to [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2018 Global Member portrait: Synvina In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Patrick Schiffers, CEO of Synvina, shares some information on the joint venture between BASF and Avantium with the aim to become the market leader in FDCA and PEF. Patrick Schiffers, CEO, Synvina 5 [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2018 Global News in brief – February 2018 PHA from sewage sludge enters demonstration phase: The Phario project produces PHA at the biological sewage treatment plant in Bath, the Netherlands, which is run by the Brabantse Delta water board. The processes required for purifying sewage water breeds bacteria that can produce 0.47 grams of PHA per gram of organic matter in the [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2018 Global EU waste legislation recognises benefits of bioplastics Revised legislative package on waste acknowledges that bioplastics play a key role in achieving EU recycling goals Berlin, 28 February 2018 – The provisional agreements reached by the European Council and Parliament on the EU waste legislative package published by the Commission in 2015, recognise the benefits of bioplastics. The new legislation acknowledges that [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2018 Global Rising to the challenge of plastic Freebruary Plastic is a hot topic on the policy agenda. Inspired by Plastic Freebruary, Zoe Casey set-off on a plastic-free journey aiming to buy no plastic for one month. Here’s her story. Plastic is a hot topic right now. Last month the European Commission launched a strategy to tackle plastic waste, plastic pollution in our oceans has […] Zero Waste Europe · 28 Feb 2018 Global The Global Information Technology Report 2016 - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 27 Feb 2018 Global 9 reasons why we better move away from waste-to-energy, and embrace zero waste instead Waste incineration is often presented as a smart way to make our trash problem disappear, and even create energy in the process. However, research shows that this is far from the truth. Currently over 80 millions tons of waste is burnt in Europe. With the EU pushing to move away from landfills, many Member States […] Zero Waste Europe · 27 Feb 2018 Global The Global Risks Report 2019 14th Edition - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 27 Feb 2018 Global Cheaper and more efficient? The positive effects of pay-as-you-throw and kerbside collection The case of Parma demonstrates that pay-as-you-throw and kerbside separate collection do not need to cost more to deliver results. The case history of Parma compared with Piacenza and Reggio Emilia (Italy, Emilia-Romagna) A recent report by the UIL (one of the major trade unions in Italy) highlighted the increasing waste bill for families over […] Zero Waste Europe · 26 Feb 2018 Global A farewell to roadside containers in Barcelona? Over a decade ago Barcelona was at the forefront of the separate collection of waste. Now with this new project can their reclaim the mantle? As part of the city’s strategy towards zero waste, Barcelona is progressively phasing out roadside containers and has just recently introduced door-to-door collection in the district of Sarrià. This move […] Zero Waste Europe · 21 Feb 2018 Global PRESS RELEASE LIFE EPS-SURE Project: Website launch Brussels, February 2018. Life EPS-SURE project, a R&D project for plastic recycling that will transform fish boxes into new food packages, launched its new website. With an attractive design, easy […] EXPRA · 13 Feb 2018 Global Europe at crossroads: After the Chinese ban on plastic waste imports, what now? The Chinese waste import ban puts Europe at a crossroads. One way, a continuation of the status quo to the detriment of the environment, health and human rights. The other, a new opportunity for the circular economy. It is a common expression these days that Europe is at crossroads. We’ve often heard of it with […] Zero Waste Europe · 13 Feb 2018 Global Ocean Plastics Tour Signals Change for New Zealand PRESS RELEASE THE PURE TOUR 12 February 2018. A national tour of speaking engagements with global ocean plastics experts Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cummins from the 5 Gyres Institute and Raquelle De Vine from Algalita marine research, has so far experienced broad support for a ban on plastic bags, and further measures to reduce New […] Break Free From Plastic · 12 Feb 2018 Global Martin GmbH Foshan Nanhai III, People’s Republic of ChinaConstruction of two additional combustion lines. On 15 November 2017, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 8 Feb 2018 Global The Inclusive Development Index 2018 Summary and Data Highlights - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 3 Feb 2018 Global GREEN DOT NORWAY: NEWS EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global ÇEVKO FOUNDATION (TURKEY) WILL CONTINUE WITH ITS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global ECOPACK BULGARIA: RECYCLING SCHOOL “TEACHERS FOR CLEAN ENVIRONMENT“ IN VRATSA EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global ÉEQ (CANADA) PROUD TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION: CHINESE BAN ON IMPORTS OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global GREENPAK’S (MALTA) CRUSH AND WIN CAMPAIGN EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global GREEN DOT CYPRUS NEW CAMPAIGN “RECYCLING AND QUALITY OF LIFE” EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global CONAI (ITALY) THE NEW CONAI 2018 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRIBUTION GUIDE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global PAKOMAK (MACEDONIA) ACHIEVED AGAIN THE NATIONAL R&R TRAGETS EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global FTI (SWEDEN) PRESS RELEASE: SYSTEM SUPPLIER CONTRACTED FOR MOTALA FACILITY EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global FOST PLUS (BELGIUM) THE AMBASSADORS OF CLEANLINESS, SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL SERVICES EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global EUROPEAN COMMISSION CONCERNED ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE CHINA BAN EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global EXCHANGE OF VIEWS WITH THE COMMISSIONER KATAINEN IN THE ENVI COMMITTEE, FEB 21, BRUSSELS EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global PLASTICS STRATEGY IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global NEWS FROM THE EP ENVI COMMITTEE: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 7TH ENVIRONMENT ACTION PROGRAMME (EAP) EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global NEWS FROM THE EP ENVI COMMITTEE: WASTE PACKAGE EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global EXPRA WORKSHOP: ECO-DESIGN FOR PACKAGING WORKSHOP FOR OBLIGED COMPANIES EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global Introduction by the Managing Director This year, the work started as of day one and it seems that it will continue in this way and not only by the end of the year, but for few years more to come. EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global Busting the Myth of Science-Based Formula – An Investigation into Nestlé Infant Milk Products and Claims The post Busting the Myth of Science-Based Formula – An Investigation into Nestlé Infant Milk Products and Claims appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 1 Feb 2018