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Global Die Stadt der Zukunft gemeinsam gestalten Karlsruhe wird zur Ideenbühne: Bei der KIT Science Week dreht sich alles um die Stadt von morgen – spannend, bunt und zum Mitmachen. Frische Ideen und kreative Lösungen für nachhaltige Architektur, smarte Mobilität, kluge Stadtplanung und ein faires Miteinander: Die dritte KIT Science Week steht vom 14. bis 19. Oktober 2025 unter dem Motto „Stadt […] Recyclingportal.eu · 24 Sept 2025 Global Epiroc-Konzern baut Präsenz in Thüringen aus Die Produktionsflächen in Dermbach und Barchfeld wurden verdreifacht, um der steigenden Nachfrage nach hochwertigen hydraulischen Bagger-Anbaugeräten wie Fräsen, Zangen, Pulverisierern, Greifern und Verdichtern gerecht zu werden. Parallel dazu wurde die Zahl der Mitarbeitenden um rund 50 Prozent erhöht. Epiroc bekennt sich damit zur strategischen Bedeutung des Standorts. In den beiden Werken we… Recyclingportal.eu · 24 Sept 2025 Global Teerhoudend afvalt uit de keten krijgen In 2014 besliste Vlaanderen om teer definitief uit de keten te halen. Asfaltverhardingen met teer of pekbitumen kunnen daarom geen tweede leven krijgen in onze wegen. Of toch niet rechtstreeks. Het materiaal moet eerst een thermische reiniging ondergaan alvorens het op een veilige manier weer in de keten kan komen. COPRO ziet toe op de […] Het bericht Teerhoudend afvalt uit de keten krijgen ver… RecyclePro · 24 Sept 2025 Global Stickstoff & Phosphor: 1:1-Umsetzung der EU-Überwachungsmethodik Effizienter Gewässerschutz und EU-weite Vergleichbarkeit. Die von der Europäischen Union vorgesehene Überwachungsmethodik für die Elimination von Stickstoff und Phosphor muss auch in Deutschland 1:1 umgesetzt werden. Mit der EU-konformen 24-Stunden-Mischprobenahme und Bewertung über Jahresmittelwerte lassen sich die neuen und strengeren Vorgaben zum Nährstoffabbau effizient und rechtssicher erf… Recyclingportal.eu · 24 Sept 2025 Global Our forests are on the brink. This is how world leaders can protect them at COP30 From a strong Tropical Forest Forever Facility to a concrete action plan to halt deforestation by 2030, it is the world’s leaders duty to protect global forests. Greenpeace International · 24 Sept 2025 Global Climate change is here, world leaders must now close the 1.5°C ambition gap As nations hedge their bets on what action to take and when, deadly heatwaves, floods and hurricanes will only escalate and worsen. Greenpeace International · 24 Sept 2025 Global USDA Reveals Three-Point Plan to Support U.S. Agricultural Farmers, Ranchers, Producers, and Exporters U.S. Department of Agriculture Reveals Three-Point Plan to Support U.S. Agricultural Farmers, Ranchers, Producers, and Exporters Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Cascading fractionation of sugarcane bagasse via a novel bio-based organic amine solvent mediated green biorefinery process https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953425008323 Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Advocates push bill to shift packaging waste costs to producers to reduce plastics & trash https://www.waer.org/news/2025-09-22/advocates-push-bill-to-shift-packaging-waste-costs-to-producers-to-reduce-plastics-trash Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Minderoo Foundation invests €5 million to accelerate ocean innovation and impact https://www.minderoo.org/media/minderoo-foundation-invests-5-million-to-accelerate-ocean-innovation-and-impact Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Sinclair’s new platform aims to demystify compostable packaging rules https://www.fruitnet.com/eurofruit/sinclairs-new-platform-aims-to-demystify-compostable-packaging-rules/268884.article Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Researchers in Japan advance in a biodegradable compound to replace petroleum-derived PET plastics. Researchers in Japan advance in a biodegradable compound to replace petroleum-derived PET plastics. Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Plastic’s triumph was no accident. It built an economy addicted to throwaway living. Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Adidas, Target and Zalando will explore bioplastics in shoes https://trellis.net/article/adidas-target-bioplastic-soles Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Introducing Municipal Planners To Composting And Compost Use A new suite of resources on composting and compost use in California was created specifically for municipal and county planners. It includes a live link to a map of California Compost Feedstock and Capacity. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global SCALE’s unique microalgae biorefinery opens in France https://www.cbe.europa.eu/news/scales-unique-microalgae-biorefinery-opens-france Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Avantium, LVMH and Tereos form strategic alliance to scale releaf® production across Europe Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global CBE JU report on competitive bioeconomy for a sustainable future Download Read https://www.cbe.europa.eu/publication/cbe-ju-competitive-bioeconomy-sustainable-future Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global CBE JU call closes with 248 project proposals submitted https://www.cbe.europa.eu/news/cbe-ju-call-closes-248-project-proposals-submitted Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Portugal to invest €30 million to strengthen recycling and waste recovery Translated by Google Translate Notice of the Environmental Fund, financed by the PRR and framed within REPowerEU, supports the installation of sorting lines, composting plants, electric vehicles and wastewater treatment systems, with a participation rate of up to 100% and completion by December 31, 2025. Boosting the circular economy and carbon neutrality: investment promotes waste […] Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global RECOUP Report on Incorrect & Fraudulent Claims of Recycled Content Launched at RWM Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global SME expert warns firms to plan now to avoid costly EPR fees Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Sulzer and TripleW transform food waste to PLA Bioplastic at scale https://www.sulzer.com/en/shared/news/250909_sulzer-and-triplew-transform-food-waste-to-pla-bioplastic-at-scale Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Generate Upcycle: Turning Food Waste Into Energy Generate Upcycle generated 107 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity and produced 490,000 gigajoules of RNG, in 2024. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS first F1 team to race with bio-based carbon fibre composites https://www.eco-business.com/press-releases/mercedes-amg-petronas-first-f1-team-to-race-with-bio-based-carbon-fibre-composites Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Compost Pad Design Tool Wanu Organics has made its innovative Compost Pad Planner web tool available for free to assist composting facilities with pad design. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Compostable Field Testing Program Secures Research Funding A new phase of the Compostable Field Testing Program is underway, thanks to an initial $68,000 funding commitment from the Biodegradable Products Institute and Eco-Products. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Connections: Compost And Crime Washington state reports a 60% reduction in recidivism because of its Sustainability in Prison programs at its correctional facilities. One of those programs is composting. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Detroit Sustainability Office Launches Compost Pilot “By turning scraps into nutrient-rich soil, we’re not only reducing what ends up in landfills — we’re creating a circular system that supports local farms, healthier neighborhoods, and sustainable food production.” BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Date Labeling Bill Introduced In NYS New York State Senate Bill S7618 is proposing uniform date labeling terms to help consumers better understand when food is safe to eat. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Compost Cost Share In California County The pilot compost cost share program is aimed to help meet procurement targets while making compost more accessible and affordable. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global AI is stifling demand for junior sustainability talent: recruiter https://www.eco-business.com/news/ai-is-stifling-demand-for-junior-sustainability-talent-recruiter Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 Concludes with Great Success Brussels, Belgium – September 2025 – The Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 concluded successfully this week, bringing together over 100 participants representing industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders for a dynamic and insightful journey into the achievement and the future of chemical recycling. The Forum offered an in-depth exploration of key topics shaping the chemical […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 23 Sept 2025 Global Cooperation in the field of AI-supported manufacturing, robotics and smart textiles The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) and the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University are planning to cooperate in the future in the field of AI-supported manufacturing, robotics and smart textiles. At the same time, the aim is to promote talent exchange and a sustainable Indian-German partnership. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) […] Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Sept 2025 Global DWA-Umfrage: Deutschland will die Schwammstadt 86 Prozent der Bürgerinnen und Bürger wollen mehr Grün, Blau und Wasserrückhalt in den Städten. Die große Mehrheit der Bevölkerung ist vom Schwammstadtkonzept überzeugt. Deutsche Kommunen sollen grüner werden, mehr Wasserflächen in das Stadtbild integrieren und verstärkt Regenwasser versickern. Dies zeigt eine im Auftrag der Deutschen Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall (DWA) … Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Sept 2025 Global Ecomondo 2025: Symposien, die man nicht verpassen sollte Vom 4. bis 7. November auf der Messe in Rimini, der Referenzveranstaltung für die Kreislaufwirtschaft in Europa und im Mittelmeerraum: Hochkarätiges Konferenzprogramm mit über 100 Veranstaltungen, die den Dialog zwischen Unternehmen, Institutionen und Wissenschaft im Bereich des ökologischen Wandels fördern. Strategischer politischer Austausch: Die Plenarversammlung der Green Economy bietet ein… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Sept 2025 Global Alle expertise die een omgevingsvergunning vraagt Een omgevingsvergunning aanvragen vandaag is geen sinecure. Steeds meer recyclingbedrijven doen daarom een beroep op externe experten. Bij studie- en adviesbureau Profex, dat deel uitmaakt van United Experts Group, zijn ze daarvoor aan het juiste adres. “Vroeger bestond een omgevingsvergunning uit één in te vullen document. Nu worden er tal van bijlages gevraagd die een […] Het bericht Alle exp… RecyclePro · 23 Sept 2025 Global A brief look at some recent developments in Australia Shraddha Kumar checks in with Robert Kelman on the latest from Australia: states moving to include wine & spirit bottles in container deposit schemes, Tasmania’s strong early returns and why refund value and retail take-back matter for engagement. Reloop Platform · 22 Sept 2025 Global A journey rooted in regenerative agriculture: From fashion to farming https://www.pepsico.com/our-stories/story/a-journey-rooted-in-regenerative-agriculture-from-fashion-to-farming Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Talks from the heart: how to keep engaged in times of uncertainty? Last week, the Zero Waste Europe team gathered for our yearly team retreat. With the borrowed motto Polako*, we embarked on three days of deep dives into zero waste topics, workshops on our principles for working with our members, further tailoring our impact framework and how to capture and amplify stories from our network. Our […] Zero Waste Europe · 22 Sept 2025