Recycling news: 2022

Global Target 90: The dual-action approach for a circular Europe In this new report, Reloop investigates the climate and waste prevention impacts of recovering and recirculating—through closed-loop recycling —the vast majority of single-use drinks containers sold in the EU. Reloop Platform · 15 Jun 2022 Global The Innovation Series (episode 2): what is a best-in-class deposit return system? Reloop is back with another episode in our Innovation Series, bringing you expert analysis on emerging issues in the circular economy world. Reloop Platform · 15 Jun 2022 Global #PeriodPovertyWeek 2022: success stories from Ukraine and Spain on menstrual equity and sustainability Founded by the Alliance for Period Supplies, the #PeriodPovertyWeek takes place every year in the last week of May. Its aim? To educate on the issue of period poverty and its impact on people who menstruate. This year, it took place on 23-29 May and, once again, the Break Free From Plastic movement and the […] Zero Waste Europe · 14 Jun 2022 Global Serie de podcast Planeta plástico, cuando la utilidad se volvió extinción La Red Mexicana de Periodista Ambientales presenta la serie radiofónica Planeta plástico, una producción que se desarrolló con la colaboración del Movimiento “Libérate del plástico”. Esta serie busca presentar la […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 14 Jun 2022 Global High Steaks: How focusing on agriculture can ensure the EU meets its methane-reduction goals The post High Steaks: How focusing on agriculture can ensure the EU meets its methane-reduction goals appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 14 Jun 2022 Global European Green Deal in turbulent times: where are we at? As we approach the mid-term point of the EU Commission’s five-year cycle and emerge from one global crisis into another, it is time to reflect upon the progress made in the European Green Deal. Together with civil society actors and policymakers, the EEB will assess the state of play of the von der Leyen Commission’s flagship policy at its Annual Conference. Roberta Arbinolo, Ruby Silk and Albe… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 14 Jun 2022 Global New Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) plans ignore climate reality and biodiversity crisis A new assessment released by Birdlife Europe and the European Environmental Bureau finds that EU member states are failing to use CAP funds to address environmental […] European Environmental Bureau · 13 Jun 2022 Global Toxic Truths The Toxic Tours project, produced by the #breakfreefromplastic movement, is hinging its power on truth by placing front and center the impacts of plastic production and oil refineries on communities all over the world. It is the first globally connected project of its kind, linking together local site fights in different parts of the world […] Break Free From Plastic · 13 Jun 2022 Global The next frontier for the circular economy: mixed waste sorting Reloop commissioned Dr Dominic Hogg to prepare a report that provides a clear and compelling case for mandatory mixed waste sorting in the EU. Reloop Platform · 13 Jun 2022 Global New ESWET Member: APEX Group! ESWET, the association representing the suppliers of Waste-to-Energy technology, has now 32 members: 20 Full Members and 12 Associate Members!... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 10 Jun 2022 Global Press release: The EU Parliament shows ambition on forest sinks, not on materials substitution The EU Parliament approved yesterday a very ambitious, yet realistic, target for how much CO2 European forests should help remove from the atmosphere. The goal could be reached only by adapting our forests to climate change threats and increasing their annual growth, including by afforestation. Lawmakers also rejected a proposal to combine the agricultural and […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 9 Jun 2022 Global ESWET Activity Report 2021 is out! ESWET Activity Report 2021 – Web version / Print version The purpose of ESWET is to raise awareness of the positive implications of... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 8 Jun 2022 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Voice Each month, our ZWE Changemakers campaign sheds a spotlight on one of our member organisations. This month, we present Voice, our member in Ireland, which has been active in the environmental sphere for the past 25 years. VOICE continuously advocates for the government and the private sector to adopt environmentally-responsible behaviour, and for the development […] Zero Waste Europe · 8 Jun 2022 Global MEPs must save the energy transition from greenwashing European lawmakers hold a crucial brake lever to prevent the energy transition from being derailed. All eyes are on the European Parliament’s votes in July, where an absolute majority in the plenary could reject the proposal to include fossil gas and nuclear power in the EU list of green investments. Europe is at a crucial turning point to reverse decades of mistakes and bad energy policies. Ar… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 7 Jun 2022 Global #ISWAatIFAT ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 6 Jun 2022 Global Open letter by Energy Intensive Industries CEOs on ETS and CBAM Read full statement here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 6 Jun 2022 Global ISWA’s Message for World Environment Day ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 5 Jun 2022 Global MultiCycle: Four years of innovative recycling ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 2 Jun 2022 Global Glass safest packaging for food new research says International research, published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition , found that nearly 3000 chemicals can potentially leak from packaging into food, making human exposure to these chemicals highly probable. Most of these chemicals (65%) were unknown in that they have not been recorded in any regulatory or industry list to […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 2 Jun 2022 Global Join the Ride with EU Ecolabel Products this Summer A Showroom on Wheels was unveiled to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the EU Ecolabel. The environmentally conscious caravan is pedalling its way across Europe this summer raising consumer awareness of the label’s over 89,000 offerings. Debuted Tuesday as part of the European Commission’s celebration of the EU Ecolabel’s 30th anniversary and EU Green Week 2022, the Showroom on Wheels spins dis… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 2 Jun 2022 Global Gallery 2021 - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 2 Jun 2022 Global How does the competitive European industry contribute to climate neutrality? Fit for 55: How does the competitive European industry contribute to climate neutrality?Reaching 2050 targets by supporting sustainable industries 13 June 202214:00 – 15:00 CET The role of European industry extends far beyond its contribution to the economic growth of Europe.The sustainable value chains of manufacturing industries, such as the forest fibre and paper sector, […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 1 Jun 2022 Global Why the EU’s Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act correctly lists bio-based plastics as “green investments” In order to meet the European Union’s climate and energy targets for 2030 and reach the objectives of the European Green Deal, the European Commission aims at directing investments towards sustainable projects and activities. This requires a common language and a clear definition of what “sustainable” means. Therefore, the Commission’s Action Plan on Financing Sustainable Growth called [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2022 Global Recent Progress on the Promotion and Standardization of Bioplastics in Japan Yorimasa Suwa, Adviser for International Standardization, Japan BioPlastics Association (JBPA) Read in the following a guest article by Yorimasa Suwa, Adviser for International Standardization, Japan BioPlastics Association (JBPA). The views in this lecture are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views and policy of the organizations. Over the past [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2022 Global Member portrait: Rosiro Group BV In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Robert de Jong, CEO at Rosiro Group BV, shares some interesting insights on his company and the Solinatra brand. 5 facts about Solinatra, a brand of Rosiro Group BV, Netherlands Formed in 2020, in [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2022 Global Policy news: May 2022 Existing certification schemes to inspire EU plan for carbon removals The European Commission’s proposal to regulate the Union’s carbon removals market will be based on existing verification and certification schemes. It will further aim to create a common method in order to bring more transparency to the opaque sector, an EU official explained. The [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2022 Global News from the members: May 2022 Berry Superfos and Neste equip Tchibo with bio-based coffee capsules for Qbo brand German coffee producer Tchibo is introducing a bio-based capsule for its Qbo brand made 70% from second-generation renewable raw materials. Coffee capsules are becoming more popular around the world. However, the downside is the environmental footprint they have by generating a [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2022 Global News in brief: May 2022 More than half of Gen Z consumers influenced by packaging sustainability, according to new research New research from the packaging manufacturer and consultancy Duo suggests that 56% of so-called Gen Z consumers – generally considered to be in the 10-25 age range, at present – are less likely to buy from a retailer again [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2022 Global Zero Waste Ambassador and Trainer Curriculum are out! Increasingly, regional and national governments are outlining ambitious targets that set the framework for Europe’s transition towards a net-zero, circular economy. Yet the reality on the ground sadly does not often reflect this ambition. Implementation is slow and local authorities still have a lack of knowledge and resources that’s preventing them from designing and operating […] Zero Waste Europe · 31 May 2022 Global LOCOMOTION: modelling for just and net-zero Europe A next-generation integrated assessment model is being developed to help reimagine our pathways towards a just and carbon-neutral Europe by 2050. Designed to bring together new narratives, Margueritte Culot and Andreas Budiman sat down for a META podcast full of insight about the new model. Despite the promises by states, cities, and companies on fighting the climate crisis, we are heading for … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 May 2022 Global #StopWasteColonialism | Africa Day 2022 The term decolonisation describes the process of indigenous people achieving sovereignty over their land, culture, political and economic systems. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 May 2022 Global Cepi’s position paper on the review of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) Download the full document here. For more information, please contact Malgosia Rybak, Cepi Energy Director, ar m.rybak@cepi.org CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 30 May 2022 Global Denuncia abusiva (SLAPP) de Votora Cosmos contra Bierzo Aire Limpio La asamblea de Bierzo Aire Limpio ratifica sus denuncias: “No consentiremos un abuso de la Justicia con denuncias inventadas para intimidar a cientos de personas preocupadas por nuestra salud”. Es […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 27 May 2022 Global EVENT – Path to Net-Zero: Is Waste-To-Energy part of the Solution? REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/path-to-net-zero-is-waste-to-energy-part-of-the-solution-tickets-350384989937 In Europe, around 500 Waste-to-Energy plants thermally treat the fraction of municipal waste that cannot be prevented... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 27 May 2022 Global Wellbeing economies: a new economic approach for human and planetary health – 2 June – Stockholm Stockholm +50 – Wellbeing economies: a new economic approach for human and planetary health 2 June, 9:30-10:45, Room 4 & online Are you in Stockholm and […] European Environmental Bureau · 26 May 2022 Global Catadoras e a ressignificação dos resíduos: fotos etnográficas recebedora de menção honrosa no I Concurso Internacional de Fotografia Etnográfica – UrbanAct Alexandro Cardoso As histórias articulam nossas imagética, como processos que acompanham o nosso viver. Aprendi que as imagens nos contam e nos escondem coisas, que as fotos etnográficas são carregadas […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 May 2022 Global The Basel Convention and plastic waste trade GAIA and its members are fighting to end Global North plastic waste dumping in Global South countries, and advocating Basel Convention leadership for a worldwide shift towards localized zero waste economies that foster sharply reduced plastic production, discourage false solutions like so-called “chemical recycling,” and end plastic waste burning, which poisons people and planet and harms our c… GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 May 2022 Global Concrete vs. Climate Enormous amounts of climate finance investments are needed to create the essential just transition as the world faces up to impacts from climate change. CBI and other climate financing institutions have a tremendous responsibility to cut through the industry greenwashing and make sure funding is going to the right place, not to waste-burning in cement kilns. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 May 2022 Global Patrick ten Brink appointed Secretary General of European Environmental Bureau The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) announced that Patrick ten Brink has been selected as Secretary General of the Brussels-based environmental non-profit organisation, effective 1 July 2022. […] European Environmental Bureau · 24 May 2022 Global Under wraps? What Europe’s supermarkets aren’t telling us about plastic The post Under wraps? What Europe’s supermarkets aren’t telling us about plastic appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 24 May 2022