Recycling news: 2024

Global Joint Statement: European Commission grants an additioanl twelve months for EUDR implementation in response to sector concerns Download the joint statement European Commission grants an additioanl twelve months for EUDR implementation in response to sector concerns. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 2 Oct 2024 Global COP 29 in Azerbaijan: A Test of Credibility for the UN Climate Process Azerbaijan, a petrostate ranked as one of the world’s least free countries, is set to host COP 29. Ruby Silk considers the implications for climate diplomacy. The Conference of the Parties (COP) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a critical platform for countries to negotiate strategies to combat climate change. Since the first COP in 1994, these gatheri… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 2 Oct 2024 Global Governor Newsom Vetoes SB 615, Supporting Stronger EV Battery Recycling Standards GAIA and Environmental Justice Organizations Applaud Governor’s Decision to Veto SB 615 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2024 Berkeley, CA — The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) commends Governor […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 2 Oct 2024 Global A name change for Hitachi Zosen Inova ESWET member Hitachi Zosen Inova is now Kanadevia Inova. In spite of the rebranding, the company’s ownership, management, high-quality products... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 2 Oct 2024 Global Become a certified Zero Waste Trainer: join the movement to lead change across Europe Five new certified trainers recently joined the group, making it now 31 certified Zero Waste Trainers, across 12 European countries. Their expertise ranges from zero waste events to circular solutions consultation, covering both in the public and private sector. Why certification matters As green and zero waste claims increasingly require third party verification, ensuring that […] Zero Waste Europe · 2 Oct 2024 Global Fuel from Plastic Fuelre4m promotes Styrex, according to the company “the world’s first revolutionary solution to the polystyrene crisis”. According to the company, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Styrex is not just a new product. “It is a global first, revolutionizing how we manage and repurpose polystyrene waste”, a press release said. Fuelre4m would already be […] Global Recycling · 2 Oct 2024 Global New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and up-cycling solutions for bio-plastics Berlin, 2 October 2024 – The new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. These hubs will be established for different technologies and technology readiness levels (TRL) in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and partly in Ireland. They will be focusing on mechanical recycling, [...] European Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2024 Global White Paper on Upcycling Food and Drinks Packaging: How EU-funded research projects transform food and drink packaging to reduce waste Open the document In 2021, EU consumers spent €1,551 billion on food and drink, underscoring the sector’s economic significance. The food and drink industry, with a turnover of €1,112 billion in 2023, leads EU manufacturing and global exports. However, its reliance on plastic packaging has led to significant environmental challenges. The average European [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2024 Global Civil Society Groups call on Plastics Treaty negotiators to agree on a text that effectively tackles plastic pollution across its lifecycle Oct 1, 2024 - Nairobi, Kenya—As countries conclude a Head of Delegations meeting today in Nairobi for an international legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution or the Global Plastics Treaty, civil society groups have been uniting their voices and held simultaneous actions to emphasize a call for a strong and effective global plastics treaty […] Break Free From Plastic · 1 Oct 2024 Global Africa Offers Multifarious Opportunities to Invest Investors looking for business chances in Africa can seek support in the selected country – or engage a service provider with a wide range of offers. Africa Events Limited (AEL) and its sister company African Investments Limited (www.africaninvestments.co) operate three business platforms matching Africa’s business, trade and investment opportunities at scale, the companies pointed out […] Global Recycling · 1 Oct 2024 Global Veto Request SB 615 : Vehicle Traction Batteries September 16, 2024 The Honorable Governor Gavin Newsom 1021 O Street, Suite 9000: Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Veto Request SB 615 : Vehicle Traction Batteries Dear Governor Newsom: The undersigned […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 Sept 2024 Global Don’t take the right turn In this year’s European Union (EU) elections, far-right parties made gains across many Member States, while the conservatives held their position in the European Parliament. Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as Commission President. She had presented political priorities designed to ensure support from a wide-ranging coalition from the Greens to the Conservatives. However, can she achiev… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Sept 2024 Global “As much as car accidents in Western Europe”: new study links 6,000 annual deaths in Eastern Europe to heating and cooking systems Combustion heating and cooking causes as many carbon monoxide deaths in Eastern Europe [1] as car accidents in Western Europe, according to a new Coolproducts research from […] European Environmental Bureau · 30 Sept 2024 Global Workshop: Non-wood fibres in the European pulp and paper industry 19 November 20248.30 – 16.00 Pulp and Paper InstituteBogišićeva 8, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia REGISTER HERE CHECK AGENDA On 19 November, Cepi will organise a one day workshop on non-wood fibre use in the paper industry, at ICP’s (Institute for Cellulose and Paper) premises in Ljubljana. Several non-wood fibre initiatives in our sector will be presented […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 27 Sept 2024 Global THE DEAL THAT MATTERS ⏰ Last week, we gave you a heads-up—now it’s here: our Action Plan for the next EU mandate. After two years of dedicated effort, this roadmap is ready for the incoming Commissioners, new MEPs, and leaders across Europe who must urgently address the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Despite concerns that the Green Deal might be sidelined for a more industry-driven … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 27 Sept 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Waste Warriors Society as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 27 Sept 2024 Global WORLD CLEAN-UP DAY 2024 Whose mess are we cleaning up? By Andrea (Andi) Dixon, Africa Programs Associate. For this year’s World Clean-Up Day, GAIA Africa ran a two-week-long social media campaign in collaboration with […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 26 Sept 2024 Global WEBINAR – The state of EU right to repair: missing pieces to a thriving repair economy in Europe Access the recording and resources from our webinar on the state of right to repair in Europe, in occasion of International Repair Day 2024. Right to Repair Europe · 26 Sept 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes ZeroCarbon as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 26 Sept 2024 Global New Report Tackles Global Food Loss and Waste: Zero Waste Solutions to Cut Methane Emissions Featuring Case Studies from Chile and Indonesia September 26, 2024 – In 2022, over 1 billion tonnes of food waste were generated globally, amounting to around 132 kg per person […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 26 Sept 2024 Global Report – Pulp and paper biorefineries in Europe: Innovative bio-based products for a clean transition Download the executive summary to the report pulp and paper biorefineries in Europe: Innovative bio-based products for a clean transition. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 25 Sept 2024 Global Encuentro junto a la compostera N°6: Agroecología, comunidad y defensa del territorio en Centroamérica En el encuentro de septiembre contamos con la experiencia de CEIBA y CESTA, dos miembros de GAIA que trabajan incansablemente por cuidar el territorio en El Salvador y Guatemala a […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Sept 2024 Global Joint statement: With less than 100 days left and no clear implementation tools, European primary producers and various industries urge a delay of the entry into application of the EUDR Download the Joint statement: With less than 100 days left and no clear implementation tools, European primary producers and various industries urge a delay of the entry into application of the EUDR CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 25 Sept 2024 Global Progress report on Cepi’s contribution to the EU 3 billion trees pledge Download the progress report on Cepi’s contribution to the EU 3 billion trees pledge: Growing together the forests of tomorrow. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 25 Sept 2024 Global Europe weakens wolf protection in major blow to science and biodiversity Today, a majority of EU Member States agreed to adopt the European Commission’s proposal [1] to downgrade the protection status of the wolf under the Bern […] European Environmental Bureau · 25 Sept 2024 Global Break Free From Plastic Members and Allies Urge Leaders to Commit to Plastic Production Reduction New York, September 20, 2024 – Over 160 organizations are calling for a strong Global Plastics Treaty that can effectively reduce plastic production, as world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week. The group expressed particular concern about the exclusion of civil society, Indigenous Peoples, and some members of high-ambition […] Break Free From Plastic · 24 Sept 2024 Global Press release: Wood fibre-based ‘biorefineries’ double turnover in 3 years to €6 billion A new study commissioned by Cepi shows rapid developments in Europe’s biorefinery sector, which holds the possibility to replace many fossil-based products with alternatives. The study, performed by nova-Institute, a German-based research institute, shows that biorefineries in the forest-based sector have more than doubled their turnover in just 3 years, reaching €6 billions. Biorefineries are […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 24 Sept 2024 Global New York Climate Week event highlights Big Meat and Dairy narratives to derail climate action The post New York Climate Week event highlights Big Meat and Dairy narratives to derail climate action appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 24 Sept 2024 Global New briefing on Big Meat and Dairy greenwashing and misinformation narratives The post New briefing on Big Meat and Dairy greenwashing and misinformation narratives appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 24 Sept 2024 Global Welcome to ESWET, Konecranes! ESWET celebrates its newest and 41st member, the Finnish company Konecranes. A global leader in material handling solutions, Konecranes moves... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 24 Sept 2024 Global Cepi Bioeconomy LAB – showcase of innovative, bio-based products in Brussels Through circularity, wood-based textiles, construction items and technologies for carbon neutrality, paper and fibre-based products represent a tangible way for Europe to strengthen its open strategic autonomy and, at the same time, for citizens to make sustainable consumption choices in their daily life. This exhibition offers a window into a world where sustainable and climate-friendly […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 23 Sept 2024 Global Cutting Methane Emissions through Zero Food Waste Systems September 2024 In 2022, over 1 billion tonnes of food waste was produced worldwide—equivalent to around 132 kg per person. Food loss and waste is an urgent global issue with […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 23 Sept 2024 Global EuRIC Expands into Ship Recycling, with New Working Group EuRIC, the voice of Europe’s recycling industries announces the launch of its Ship Recycling Working Group (ESRG) on 19 September 2024. Chaired by Antonio Barredo (ES), the group includes founding members Galloo (FR), Smedegaarden (DK) and Fornaes (DK). This ESGR aims to address current barriers in ship recycling within the EU. Although the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR), implemented on […] Global Recycling · 20 Sept 2024 Global Textile Traders Defend African Markets as Industry Strives for Circular Solutions The used textile market is at a ‘turning point’ and requires collaboration and innovation to deliver a truly global circular economy throughout a vibrant international supply chain. That was the key message from the very well-attended first-ever Textile Circularity conference organised by the Bureau of International Recycling. Speakers stressed the importance of trade between developed […] Global Recycling · 20 Sept 2024 Global COMMISSIONER WHO!? 🧐 After weeks of negotiations with Member States, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed her nominees for the College of Commissioners this Tuesday. The 27 appointees, one from each EU country, will oversee key policy areas and steer the Commission’s political leadership for the next five years. The final roster followed intense negotiations and concerns about gender balance. The i… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 20 Sept 2024 Global Exposed: The puppet masters of food and farming In an era where a just transition to fair and sustainable practices is not only critical, but also agreed upon – as illustrated by the outcome of the Strategic Dialogue – the continued excessive influence of a small number of powerful agri-food businesses (Big Agri) over our food and farming systems raises serious concerns. Daniel Lissoni and Samantha Ibbott report. The massive influence of Big… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 19 Sept 2024 Global Zoersel becomes Belgium’s first Zero Waste Candidate City Today, we shine a light on the town of Zoersel, set to become Belgium’s first municipality to make its commitment to become a Zero Waste Certified City within the next 3 years. Located in Flanders, near Antwerp, Zoersel has already achieved an impressive 81 kg of residual waste per person—well below the Flemish average of […] Zero Waste Europe · 19 Sept 2024 Global The Bern Convention betrayed: Weakening wolf protection is a disgraceful blow to European nature conservation As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Bern Convention, a landmark agreement to protect Europe’s wildlife and natural habitats, its core mission is facing an unprecedented threat. In the coming days, EU Member States will decide whether to support the European Commission’s proposal to weaken wolf protection. If a majority votes to amend the Bern Convention, it will be a major setback for E… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 19 Sept 2024 Global EXPRA summarized the over 30 years of Extended Producer Responsibility implementation and best practices in a new document: “30 YEARS OF EPR: HOW TO MAKE THE BEST OUT OF IT‘ The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) has developed a new document highlighting the essence of our work and that of our members over the past 30 years of implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the EU and beyond. EXPRA · 18 Sept 2024 Global Position paper on the EU 2040 Climate Targets: leveraging the contribution of forest-based industries DOWNLOAD THE POSITION PAPER ON EU 2040 CLIMATE TARGETS Cepi represents the European pulp and paper industry and gathers, through its 19 member countries, some 895 pulp, paper and board mills of which some 140 biorefineries across Europe directly employing more than 180,000 people. Our sector is investing at a rate of more than €5 […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 18 Sept 2024