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Global EXPRA`s Board Meeting in Brussels The EXPRA Board gathered in Brussels for its autumn meeting, preceded by a traditional informal dinner with members and guests. Hosted at the Fost Plus/EXPRA office, the meeting focused on the latest legislative developments impacting producer responsibility organizations. Key discussions centered on sub-legislation stemming from the PPWR, EXPRA’s actions around the forthcoming Circular Economy… EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Mechanical Properties Studies on the sustainable Palmyra Sheath Palm Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395886479_Mechanical_Properties_Studies_on_the_sustainable_Palmyra_Sheath_Palm_Fiber_Reinforced_Polymer_Composites Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Moisture migration as an influencing factor in food freshness biocomposite packaging: A trend analysis review https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949822825007233 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global The Compost Scam: Why your ‘green’ shopping bag is fooling you https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-the-compost-scam-why-your-green-shopping-bag-is-fooling-you-3182014/amp Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Is compostable packaging the new gold in commodities? https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/is-compostable-packaging-the-new-gold-in-commodities/article70102933.ece Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Putting single-use plastic alternatives to the test: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-cheat-sheet-sep-28-2025-1.7643682 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Revolutionizing thermoplastic starch: advances in nanocellulose reinforced biocomposites: a review https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096195342500830X Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Simulated secondary mechanical recycling of PLA water bottles: insights into structural integrity, barrier performance, and biodegradability https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344925004744 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Starbucks Slammed For Shifting To Biodegradable Cups In US: ‘Drips Like Sieves’ https://www.msn.com/ar-ae/money/markets/starbucks-slammed-for-shifting-to-biodegradable-cups-in-us-drips-like-sieves/ar-AA1ztRfJ Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global BASF, Porsche, and BEST successfully complete pilot project on chemical recycling https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/09/p-25-160 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Greenpeace activists in cages confront UN livestock conference in call for just transition from industrial agriculture 90+ environment and development groups including Greenpeace, ActionAid, Oxfam and the Africa Food Sovereignty Alliance call for just transition from industrial agriculture at the FAO in Rome. Greenpeace International · 29 Sept 2025 Global Protecting our right to know: How SLAPPs threaten access to information Every year on 28 September, the world marks the International Day of Universal Access to Information. It’s a reminder that the right to seek and share information is not an abstract principle, it is a cornerstone of democracy, accountability, and justice. Without it, people cannot hold power to account, journalists cannot expose wrongdoing, and environmental defenders cannot warn the public abo… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 29 Sept 2025 Global Borealis’ new compounding line in Belgium offers premium recyclate-based polyolefins (Invest in Belgium) I'm launching the 'Invest in Belgium Serie' to promote investments in Belgium. Thank you Borealis for investing in Belgium, the capital of Europe. Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Why EU failed its global leadership The European Union failed because it became less than the sum of its parts: UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain ...etc. This is a FREE article. Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Abwasserwärme – klimaschonender Baustein für die Wärmewende Tagung mit Exkursion und Fachausstellung am 5. November 2025 in Essen. Die Nutzung von Abwasserwärme kann für eine klimaneutrale Wärmeversorgung einen wichtigen Beitrag leisten. Das Potenzial dieser Technik sollte daher künftig einen höheren Stellenwert erhalten, auch im Rahmen der kommunalen Wärmeplanung. Vor diesem Hintergrund lädt die Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und A… Recyclingportal.eu · 29 Sept 2025 Global Liebherr-Erdbewegungsmaschinen machen „Platz für Neues“ Beim Rückbau der Zeller Brücke setzte die Christof Brand GmbH auf die volle Leistungsfähigkeit moderner Liebherr-Baumaschinen und bewies dabei eindrucksvoll ihre Projektkompetenz. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit Liebherr-Mietpartner GmbH und der Liebherr Baumaschinen Vertriebs- und Service GmbH sorgten leistungsstarke Erdbewegungsmaschinen für einen reibungslosen Ablauf. Das vollhydraulische Likufi… Recyclingportal.eu · 29 Sept 2025 Global Batterien aus E-Bikes und E-Scootern: Künftig bessere Rückgabemöglichkeiten Der Bundesrat hat notwendige Änderungen im nationalen Batterierecht zur Anpassung an die neue EU-Batterieverordnung beschlossen. Die Verordnung sieht einen EU-weit nachhaltigen Umgang mit Batterien entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette vor. Hierzu gehört auch die Ausweitung des Sammelnetzes für Batterien. Verbraucher können künftig auch ausgediente Batterien von E-Bikes oder E-Scootern zurüc… Recyclingportal.eu · 29 Sept 2025 Global First commercial delivery of recycled styrene monomer from Indaver The first truckloads of recycled styrene monomer (SM) have arrived at INEOS Styrolution’s Antwerp site. The material was supplied by Indaver from its new depolymerisation plant, the first facility in Europe dedicated to polystyrene recycling, inaugurated on 25th September 2025. Also located in Antwerp, this local set-up keeps the supply chain short and sustainable. This […] Recyclingportal.eu · 29 Sept 2025 Global Compostable Field Testing Program earns funding for research initiative https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/compostable-field-testing-program-earns-funding-for-research-initiative Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Bio-Based Ice Cream Containers https://www.cleanthesky.com/innovation/huhtamaki-1 Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Plastics deception case against Exxon wins key ruling https://climateintegrity.org/news/view/plastics-deception-case-against-exxon-wins-key-ruling Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Wheat straw straws: The Argentine innovation by two young entrepreneurs replacing plastic and paper Wheat straw straws: The Argentine innovation by two young entrepreneurs replacing plastic and paper Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Grove Toilet Cleaner Pods Reduce PVA, Use Compostable Pouch https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/bio-based/article/22949810/grove-toilet-cleaner-pods-reduce-pva-use-compostable-pouch Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global EU delays deforestation law again, as Indonesian palm oil sector pushes for smallholder exemptions https://www.eco-business.com/news/eu-delays-deforestation-law-again-as-indonesian-palm-oil-sector-pushes-for-smallholder-exemptions Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Saudi Arabia sets new fruit and vegetable packaging rules https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-issues-new-packaging-rules-for-fruits-and-vegetables-what-suppliers-and-vendors-must-know/articleshow/124008705.cms Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Packaging skills gap in Australia https://www.packagingnews.com.au/education-and-training/packaging-skills-gap-highlighted-in-aip-survey Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Indaver delivers first batches of chemically recycled polystyrene https://indaver.com/news/single/indaver-launches-groundbreaking-plastics2chemicals-installation-in-antwerp-first-recycled-raw-materials-leave-the-site-and-start-a-new-life Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Resynergi moving operations out of California Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Fungus Aspergillus tubingensis has ability to break down polyurethane in weeks Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global NEXE Innovations Expands Product Portfolio with Several New SKUs in Collaboration with North American OCS Partner https://www.stocktitan.net/news/NEXNF/nexe-innovations-expands-product-portfolio-with-several-new-sk-us-in-0q1lp6evv5lx.html Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week A giant life ring in Bulgaria, an oversized bill in New York, and a massive banner in Mexico. We've gone supersized this week, with a selection of images from Greenpeace work around the world over the past seven days. Greenpeace International · 26 Sept 2025 Global Ragnhild Elise Dirdal in AVR CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 26 Sept 2025 Global 🌍 AT THE PRECIPICE OF IRRELEVANCE Good morning!How we would love to deliver a New Leaf full of promising news of a brighter future. But this past year has been complicated for the environmental movement, not least due to the EU Commission’s toxic break up with its own Green Deal, which, after an initial “love-bombing” (UvdL declaring it Europe’s “Man on the moon moment”), has arguably included “Caspering” (polite ghosting), “su… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 26 Sept 2025 Global 3. DIHK-Konferenz Bürokratieabbau und bessere Rechtsetzung Debatte unter anderem mit Staatssekretärin Hölscher am 10. Oktober in Berlin. Ein umfassender Rückbau von Bürokratie gehört zu den dringendsten Anliegen der Unternehmen hierzulande. Aus Berlin und Brüssel kommen dazu viele Ankündigungen – doch folgen auch Taten? Die Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer (DIHK) beleuchtet am 10. Oktober in Berlin den Status quo und bringt Vorschläge […] Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Sept 2025 Global Trinkwasser-Gewinnung: Effizienter Quellfassungsbau Vorerkundung des Quellgebiets mit der Rammkernsondierung. Das GeoUmweltTeam aus Marktoberdorf setzt auf minimalinvasive hydrogeologische Untersuchung. Sauberes Trinkwasser ist in Deutschland im Gegensatz zu vielen Teilen der Welt zwar keine knappe Ressource, die Zahl der Quellen, die sauberes Trinkwasser liefern, ist jedoch rückläufig. Rund neun Prozent des Trinkwassers wird derzeit in Deutschl… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Sept 2025 Global Unlustiger Schnüffelstoff: Folgen des Lachgas-Konsums BSR, Fachstelle für Suchtprävention Berlin und Interessengemeinschaft der Thermischen Abfallbehandlungsanlagen in Deutschland (ITAD) e.V. klären im Müllheizkraftwerk Ruhleben über Risiken und Schäden durch den Konsum des Schnüffelstoffs und durch falsch entsorgte Lachgas-Kartuschen auf. Lachgas macht vermeintlich lustig – doch der Name täuscht. Lachgas kommt in bunten Kartuschen mit fantasievol… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Sept 2025 Global Tana France to showcase innovation at Pollutec 2025 Tana France will participate in Pollutec 2025, the leading environmental and energy solutions trade fair in Lyon, France. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest in waste management technology, including the new TANA Hammerhead high-capacity shredder, designed for maximum efficiency, versatility, and reliability in waste shredding. As part of the program, Tana Oy […] Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Sept 2025 Global Photos: Impact of super typhoon Ragasa Super typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, made landfall in southern China. Greenpeace International · 26 Sept 2025 Global Solvay / Syensqo CEO Kadri fired DISCLAIMER: First of all, I apologise for the tone of voice and vocabulary I’ll be using to describe the “legacy” of Kadri, CEO of Solvay / Syensqo. Short history and summary Solvay is a Belgian chemical company that used to be one of the biggest player around. Remember this picture with chemistry celebrities … that […] Bioplastics News · 25 Sept 2025 Global Gaia Biomaterials, RA International enter compostable plastic alternative distribution agreement https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/gaia-biomaterials-ra-international-enter-compostable-plastic-alternative-distribution-agreement Bioplastics News · 25 Sept 2025