Recycling news: 2023

Global NIPE FAGIO IS PAVING THE WAY WITH ITS ZERO WASTE ACADEMY Nipe Fagio, a member of the Global Alliance for Anti-Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Africa, has started the implementation of their online Zero Waste Academy in Tanzania, with a primary focus on the African continent. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 5 Sept 2023 Global AMCEN 2023: A GAIA AFRICA MEMBER PERSPECTIVE The 19th ordinary session of the Africa Ministerial Conference on Environment (AMCEN) took place from 14-18 August 2023 at Ethiopian Skylight hotel in Addis Ababa. The session’s theme was Seizing opportunities and enhancing collaboration to address environment challenges in Africa. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 5 Sept 2023 Global New Release: Zero Draft of the international legally binding instrument on Plastic Pollution ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 5 Sept 2023 Global Study assesses the climate impact of Reusable Systems versus Single-use Takeaway Packaging This study involves modelling to measure the greenhouse gas emissions from reusable takeaway packaging compared to single-use equivalents. Reloop Platform · 5 Sept 2023 Global #BreakFreeFromPlastic Members Encouraged by the Zero Draft for a Global Plastics Treaty Call for Ambitious Negotiations Manila – Following the mandate that emerged from the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee in Paris for a global agreement to end plastic pollution, today the UN Environment Programme and the Chair of the INC, H.E. Mr. Gustavo Adolfo Meza-Cuadra Velasquez (Perú), released a treaty zero draft to be negotiated at the upcoming INC-3 in November […] Break Free From Plastic · 4 Sept 2023 Global New EU Rules: Smartphones and Tablets will follow new ecodesign requirements by June 2025! As of June 2025 smartphones and tablets will have to follow the new EU ecodesign rules. Read the article for our take on repairability aspects. Right to Repair Europe · 4 Sept 2023 Global Afvalfonds/KIDV (THE NETHERLANDS) Update 2023 KIDV Recycle Check Flexible Plastic Packaging EXPRA · 3 Sept 2023 Global EEQ (CANADA) Residents of the East End of the island of Montreal will be able to rely on a high-performance sorting centre as of 2025 EXPRA · 3 Sept 2023 Global ECOEMBES (SPAIN) The environmentally focused education of the ‘Naturaliza’ project reaches over 16,000 kids during the 2022-2023 school year During this academic year, more than 350 teachers from all over Spain joined the Naturaliza network, raising awareness about various environmental issues in their classrooms. The education project by Ecoembes offers training, resources, and guidance to primary school teachers to incorporate environmental education across their subjects... EXPRA · 2 Sept 2023 Global The Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) on Plastic Pollution, 13-19 November 2023, Nairobi, Kenya The Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-3) , 13-19 November 2023, Nairobi, Kenya EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation & EXPRA Position EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Waste Early Warning Report 2023 European Commission's Report Highlights Member States' Progress Towards Waste Management Targets Brussels, June 2023 EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Proposal for a targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive European Commission Proposes Directive to Address Textiles and Food Waste in Circular Economy Efforts, Brussels, July 2023 EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Announcing Full Agenda – Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023 Come join us in Brussels, the heart of Europe, for the Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023. Here is the chance to come together and discuss the opportunities, challenges and latest developments of the present and future of chemical recycling with experts from the industry, the plastics value chain, European and national authorities, academia, NGOs, research […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 1 Sept 2023 Global Introduction by the Managing Director We trust you have enjoyed a delightful summer and are geared up for a productive autumn as September kicks off a season filled with exciting developments. The 10th anniversary of EXPRA was an outstanding milestone for the International Alliance. EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Big reshuffle at the Commission In the intricate tapestry of European policy, a series of pivotal developments are orchestrating the course of climate action and green policies within the European Union. These unfolding events hold the potential to reshape the trajectory of environmental sustainability, sparking debates and speculations about the future of climate governance. Central to these developments is [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global Improved Seedling logo for industrially compostable products European Bioplastics recently published the updated Seedling Certification Scheme for products made of industrially compostable materials, which came into force in July 2023. The Seedling logo is a registered trademark owned by European Bioplastics. It proves that a product is certified industrially compostable according to the European standard EN 13432. When successfully certified, the [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global Set your reminders for EBC 23! Mark your calendars! The registration for the 2023 edition of the European Bioplastics Conference is now open. We are excited to welcome you on 12-13 December 2023 in Berlin or online. The hybrid format of this year’s event will allow you to join either in person at the Titanic Hotel Berlin or comfortably log-in [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global How does the European consumer perceive bioplastics? BIOnTOp has recently published a report evaluating the state of the bioplastics market and value chain in Europe, and the perception that the European consumers have on bioplastics materials. The main findings of the study can be summarised as follows: Awareness and Knowledge: The study identifies a lack of knowledge among consumers regarding biobased [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global 3rd PHA World Congress 2023 The successful PHA World Congress, organised by bioplastics MAGAZINE together with GO!PHA goes into its third edition. On October 10 and 11, 2023 the 3rd PHA World Congress will be held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta. The congress will address the progress, challenges, and market opportunities for the formation of this new [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global Recent peer reviewed publications Recyclability studies on Poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PLA/PBSA) biobased and biodegradable films Coltelli, M.-B., Aliotta, L., Fasano, G., Miketa, F., Brkić, F., Alonso, R., Romei, M., Cinelli, P., Canesi, I., Gigante, V., Lazzeri, A., Recyclability Studies on Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PLA/PBSA) Biobased and Biodegradable Films. Macromol. M… European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global UPCOMING EVENTS WITH EXPRA PARTICIPATION Here are the upcoming events in which EXPRA Management and representatives will be actively involved and presenting EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global CONAI at the event “Packaging Fit for Purpose” in the European Parliament, June 2023 EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global OECD WORKSHOP ON EPR SCHEMES HELD IN PARIS, May 2023 EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global New EXPRA President and the Board of Directors EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global New EXPRA partners: The Packaging Forum, New Zeland, and Rekopol Organizacja Odzysku Opakowań S.A., Poland, join the EPR Network EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global Packaging Waste and Sustainable Forum – INFORMA CONNECT, April 2023 For 31 years running, the Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum, organized by INFORMA and with EXPRA as a supporting partner, has remained a pivotal event. EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global EXPRA 10th years anniversary, 26 April, 2023 EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global Guest Blog: “Suddenly” at the Winter School ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 Aug 2023 Global Event: Circular Choices for a competitive EU bioeconomy 26 September 2023 14:00*-17:00 registrations from 13:30* Thon Hotel EU Rue de la Loi 75, 1040 Brussels Panel debate: Supporting EU competitiveness for green industrialisation objectivesAs the Spanish EU Presidency prioritises the reindustrialisation of the EU and how to ensure open strategic autonomy, the role of sustainable value chains of manufacturing industries will be key […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 30 Aug 2023 Global Three reasons to ban climate neutral claims now ‘Carbon neutral’, ‘zero-emission’, ‘climate positive’… from food to clothing to intercontinental flights, an ever-increasing number of products and services are advertised as good for the climate – but are they? With consumers increasingly caring about the environmental and climate impacts of their purchases, climate neutrality is one of the most widespread green claims on the market – as well … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Aug 2023 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine Each month, our ZWE Changemakers campaign sheds a spotlight on one of our member organisations. This month, we give the microphone to our member in Ukraine, Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine. Born out of a wish to unify the efforts of the zero waste movement in Ukraine, the alliance and its six member organisations are working […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Aug 2023 Global What’s Unique About Composted Mulches? While the overall appearance of a composted mulch is probably the greatest driver regarding its acceptability in landscaping, its ability to feed the soil and the plants grown within it should not be overlooked. BioCycle · 29 Aug 2023 Global Curbside Organics Collection And Composting Launch City-wide commingled yard trimmings and food waste collection was rolled out in Spring 2023, along with construction of a new organics receiving building and an engineered ASP composting system. BioCycle · 29 Aug 2023 Global Minnesota Law Addresses Compostable Products And Packaging Labeling In May, an omnibus bill was passed by the state legislature and signed by the Governor that expands Minnesota’s existing Standards for Labeling Plastic Bags law to cover food or beverage products and other packaging claiming compostability. BioCycle · 29 Aug 2023 Global Tribal Composting Facility To Expand In 2019, the SMSC business council elected to purchase almost 330 acres of land along the Minnesota River in Shakopee in Scott County and to use a portion of the site for a relocated and expanded SSOM composting facility. BioCycle · 29 Aug 2023 Global Dried Recovered Household Food As Animal Feed Ingredient Mill, an in-home food recycling service, announced on August 10 that a new animal feed ingredient definition for Dried Recovered Household Food received a unanimous vote of approval from the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Ingredient Definition Committee. BioCycle · 29 Aug 2023 Global Waste Colonialism and the Global Waste Trade Regional Campaigns Global Policy Campaigns GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 28 Aug 2023 Global Guest Blog: CALC Field Work in Muscat, Oman ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Aug 2023 Global Deloitte Report 2023 on Cepi statistics Download Deloitte’s independant limited assurance letter on the Data Quality Rating (DQR) and Data Delivery Quality Rating (DDQR) of a selection of indicators published in Cepi’s 2022 Annual Statistics report. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 28 Aug 2023