Recycling news: 2022

Global Advancing rights-based protection of climate migrants – 11 November – Sharm El Sheikh Advancing rights-based protection of climate migrants What role for local and international actors? Friday 11 November, 11:30 – 13:00 EEST Please Register Here On Friday 11 […] European Environmental Bureau · 7 Jul 2022 Global Key Statistics 2021 Key Statistics 2021 report available here. Deloitte Limited Assurance Report on Cepi statistics. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 7 Jul 2022 Global The raw realities of the green transition – 14 November – Brussels The Energy crisis can also be described as a raw materials and a systemic crisis. Register here For the past decades, our economies relied on […] European Environmental Bureau · 7 Jul 2022 Global French EU Presidency leaves much to be desired The French Presidency of the Council of the EU displayed a positive commitment to cooperation and openness to engage with civil society, but did not do […] European Environmental Bureau · 7 Jul 2022 Global ISWA Board and STC in Copenhagen ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 7 Jul 2022 Global EU credibility crippled after MEPs accepted calling gas and nuclear green, NGOs say In a tight vote, the European Parliament failed today to veto the inclusion of gas and nuclear in the list of sustainable investments. The EEB challenges […] European Environmental Bureau · 6 Jul 2022 Global Law Working Group – 21-22 November Law Working Group 21-22 November The EEB’s Law Working Group meeting will meet in Brussels and online on 21-22 November. The meeting will start on Monday […] European Environmental Bureau · 6 Jul 2022 Global Three new Members for ESWET! In total, ESWET has now 34 members: 21 Full Members and 13 Associate Members! Click here for the full list.... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 5 Jul 2022 Global EU Circular Talks: A fair and global approach to reducing resource use – 25 November – Online Please register here Environmental impacts – including climate change and pollution – cannot be effectively mitigated by focusing on emission reduction alone. The accelerated depletion […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global Freshwater fishes in the context of the EU Biodiversity Strategy – 24-25 November- Brussels Freshwater fishes in the context of the EU Biodiversity Strategy 24-25 November, Brussels – Online Please register here Final Agenda Freshwater Fishes In The Context Of […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global Closing nutrient cycles: reshaping EU agri-food system for greater autonomy and sustainability – 29 November – Brussels Policy workshop hosted by MEP Margrete Auken (Greens/EFA) How can the Integrated Nutrient Management Action Plan achieve this? Tuesday 29 November 2022 | 13:30 – 15:30 […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global High-Level Conference on ‘RebuildUkraine’ & Civil Dialogue – 29 November – Hybrid High-Level Conference on ‘RebuildUkraine’ & Civil Dialogue 29 November, 9:30 – 13:15 CET Please Register Here In cooperation with the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), we are pleased invite […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global Understanding Circular Taxation: launch of new EEB report – 30 November – Online This webinar is organised to launch the study commissioned by EEB and conducted by Eunomia on Circular Taxation looking at how fiscal reform can reduce resource […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global Webinar Digital economies beyond growth – 1 December – Online Webinar Digital economies beyond growth 1 December, 9:30 – 10:45 CET Please Register Here The European Environmental Bureau, The Technical University of Berlin, Digitalization for Sustainability […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global An EU-wide ban on the export of banned pesticides and hazardous chemicals – 1 December – Brussels & online An EU-wide ban on the export of banned pesticides and hazardous chemicals:why do EU policymakers need to act & how? Thursday 1 December 2022 | 09:15 […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global EEB – SSNC Meeting on Swedish EU Presidency + Air Quality Policy discussions – 5 December – Stockholm & Online EEB-SSNC Meeting on Swedish EU Presidency + Air Quality Policy discussions Monday 5 December 2022, SSNC offices, Stockholm + hybrid access. Time: 14:00 to 16:00/17:00 CET […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global The OECD and environmental policy – 6 December – Online The OECD and environmental policy Capacity Building Workshop – How can civil society engage with the Chemicals and Biotechnology Committee and the Environmental Policy Committee Tuesday […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global Economic Transition Working Group meeting – 5 – 7 December – Online Economic Transition Working Group meeting 5 – 7 December The Economic Transition team is happy to host an online working group meeting from the 5th until […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global New CAP unpacked – Its true cost for farmers, nature and taxpayers- 7 December – Brussels & Online Let’s unpack the CAP and explore its role in addressing the climate and biodiversity crises and long-term food security. Wednesday 7 December 2022 | 15:00 – […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global Implementation of EPR Schemes: Lessons Learned and Best Practices (WCEF2022 Accelerator Session)- 8 December – Hybrid Implementation of EPR Schemes: Lessons Learned and Best Practices 8 December, 10:00-12:00 CAT (9:00-11:00 CET) Kigali (Rwanda) and online Please Register here EPR is one […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global European Bioplastics elects new Board with Stefan Barot as Chairperson Berlin, 4 July 2022 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new Board. The EUBP leadership team will be headed by its new Chairperson, Stefan Barot (BIOTEC) and supported by the new Vice Chairpersons, Lars Börger (Neste) and Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks). “Never before [...] European Bioplastics News · 4 Jul 2022 Global Thematic Webinar Chemicals and Gender- 14 December – Online Thematic Webinar Chemicals and Gender 14 December, 14:00-15:45 CET, online More than 1,5 million people die from exposure to harmful chemicals every year worldwide according […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jul 2022 Global We’re hiring: Communication & policy traineeship to start in September for 6 months Based in the heart of Brussels, close to the EU-institutions, FEAD offers you the opportunity to work with a European trade association representing the private waste management industry. As a team member of FEAD, you will be in the frontline of our organisation, taking care of day-to-day communications to enhance our visibility and outreach, ensuring […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 4 Jul 2022 Global EU Container glass industry records highest ever growth in production New 2021 data points to highest production growth ever recorded for food and beverage glass packaging. Despite increasing challenges in crisis times, glass industry remains resilient in face of exceptionally high market demand. New 2021 industry data released today points to strong growth in container glass production in Europe and demonstrates that the sector continues […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 4 Jul 2022 Global EU laws with teeth that won’t bite: an act of self-sabotage? Whereas a law that is breached can be enforced, the nice words of a political commitment cannot. The EU has strong environmental laws, with which those bound by them must comply – in theory. In reality, the EU is notoriously unwilling and slow to show some teeth and enforce laws. While promises to improve are there, action is lacking. We propose concrete steps for how to move to a ‘Better Compl… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 1 Jul 2022 Global Press release: The Paper value chain is ready to take circularity to a new level with 2030 recycling rate target Representatives of the European paper value chain gathered yesterday in Brussels have pledged to recycle 76% of all paper consumed by 2030. The commitment was taken during the 8th edition of the European Paper Recycling Awards which saw two projects, breaking new ground for how far paper recycling can go, receiving the highest distinction in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 1 Jul 2022 Global US Supreme Court Limits Federal Government's Ability to Control Pollution June 30th, 2022, D.C. – Today, the United States Supreme Court decision on West Virginia v. EPA limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, undermining efforts to reduce climate-warming pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. Today's ruling creates a devastating impact on frontline communities […] Break Free From Plastic · 30 Jun 2022 Global The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) further extends its reach in Europe EXPRA welcomes a new partner – The Dansk Emballage Producentansvar joins the EPR Network Brussels, 30 June 2022 – EXPRA, the umbrella organisation for packaging and packaging waste recovery and […] EXPRA · 30 Jun 2022 Global Revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive – a cornerstone in the regulatory environment for bioplastics In its efforts to tackle the challenges related to waste, overpackaging, and sustainable production, the European Commission not only introduces additional regulations, such as the Single-use Plastics Directive, but also focuses on revising existing legislation. A milestone in the EU’s approach to respond to the environmental challenges we are facing is the revision of [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global EU Bioeconomy progress report acknowledges important role of bioplastics within the bioeconomy The recently published "EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report" presents the state of play of the implementation of the 2018 updated Bioeconomy Strategy and Action Plan and the overall progress of the bioeconomy in Europe. In the report the Commission concludes that the actions are well on track and already contributed to the objectives of [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global EUBP Meetup – The Brussels Bubble On 22 June 2022, for the first time after the Covid-19 outbreak, European Bioplastics (EUBP) invited political stakeholders to a networking event in Brussels. François de Bie, Chairman of EUBP, welcomed the over 70 guests in the premises of the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the European Union. De Bie expressed his [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global European Bioplastics Conference – Call for Papers Become a speaker at the 17th European Bioplastics Conference, taking place on 6/7 December 2022, at the Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin, Germany! Our conference will focus on the latest innovations in bio-based and biodegradable plastics, the current political landscape, as well as environmental aspects, and opportunities for growth in the circular economy. You are invited [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global Member portrait: IN.PACK Machinery In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Pietro Santoro, CEO at IN.PACK Machinery, shares some interesting insights on his company.5 facts about IN.PACK Machinery, ItalyIN.PACK Machinery, comprising of Amutec, Mobert and SCAE, is a leading designer and manufacturer of a full range [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global Policy News: June 2022 Why the EU’s Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act correctly lists bio-based plastics as “green investments” The Climate Delegated Act supplementing the Taxonomy Regulation clearly supports “plastics derived wholly or partially from renewable feedstock” as “substantially contributing to climate change mitigation”. In order to meet the European Union’s climate and energy targets for 2030 and reach [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global News from the members: June 2022 The advantages of compostable bioplastics for the circular economy TotalEnergies Corbion published a report on PLA compostability entitled “The advantages of compostable bioplastics for the circular economy”. The report advises on product design for compostable packaging when it contributes to the diversion of biowaste from landfill or incineration, the reduction of the biowaste stream [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global News in brief: June 2022 Chemical recycling: ‘A small but significant part of addressing the plastics puzzle’ Chemical recycling may not be a perfect solution to the plastic waste problem, but in certain scenarios, it’s the best answer we have. Ignacio Gavilan, sustainability director at The Consumer Goods Forum, tells us more. Unlike mechanical recycling, chemical recycling changes the [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global Europe’s glass value chain reaches a major milestone at 79% glass collection for recycling According to the latest value chain data released today by Close the Glass Loop the EU27 + the UK average collection for recycling rate for glass packaging hit a new record rate of 79% in 2020 (1). “2020 has been a peculiar year. With the COVID pandemic, we have witnessed changing consumption and collection patterns […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 30 Jun 2022 Global New database uncovers big online platforms’ sales of illegal mercury cosmetics A Gateway to the beauty and the bleach In March the EEB’s ZMWG released a report that exposed dangerous and often illegal skin creams entering the European market via e-commerce platforms. These creams pose health risks are illegal under European law and are also prohibited by the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The EEB is now also launching a database to accompany the report, which exposes ram… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Jun 2022 Global APARAJITA: CHANGING WOMEN’S LIVES Interview with Kalyani Rani Biswas by Samina Khondaker Aparajita began with the goal of empowering women and ensuring that they had equal environmental rights. On March 8, 2017, Kalyani Rani […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 Jun 2022 Global World’s First Special Rapporteur on environmental defenders now at the other end of the line Aarhus Convention Series: Part Six The EEB and the Aarhus NGO community welcome the election of the world’s first Special Rapporteur on environmental defenders, and expect him to stand tall against the oppression of any person who comes under attack for exercising their rights under the Aarhus Convention, write Margarida Martins and Ruby Silk. Last week, at the third extraordinary session of th… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Jun 2022