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Global Plaidoyer pour une Transition Énergétique Durable et une Action Urgente Contre la Pollution Plastique en République Démocratique du Congo La République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), riche de ses ressources naturelles et de sa biodiversité unique, joue un rôle crucial dans la lutte mondiale contre […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 9 Dec 2024 Global SOPRODE: Appels à l’Action pour la Lutte contre la Pollution Plastique et la Promotion des Énergies Renouvelables au Sud-Kivu Le 20 novembre 2024, l’organisation Solidarité pour la Protection des Droits de l’Enfant (SOPRODE) a organisé un rassemblement devant l’Assemblée provinciale du Sud-Kivu pour intensifier sa campagne de sensibilisation contre […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 9 Dec 2024 Global Recycling strategies for bioplastics: What’s next? Novel approaches in recycling and upcycling bioplastics Open the document As the bioplastics market grows*, it is essential to address the issue of recycling biodegradable bioplastics and to study their most effective recycling pathways to manage bioplastic products at their end of life. Bioplastic waste does not yet constitute a relevant amount of the total plastic waste (being only 1% [...] European Bioplastics News · 9 Dec 2024 Global New study: Liquefied gas, an unnecessary yet explosive risk A new study commissioned by Greenpeace Germany delves into the history of liquefied gas (LNG) accidents, highlighting lack of transparency, underestimated risks to human safety, and failing safety protocols. Greenpeace International · 9 Dec 2024 Global US tuna cans linked to reports of forced labour of Indonesian fishers: Greenpeace Southeast Asia report Alleged forced labor practices onboard Taiwanese distant water fishing vessels have been linked to Bumble Bee canned tuna products sold in the United States. Greenpeace International · 9 Dec 2024 Global 💣 POLITICAL BOMBS Good morning(ish). As the countdown to Christmas is drowned out by a global political storm, we’re here to bring you the updates you care about – namely, how all of this is going to impact the work we’re all doing to bring about a liveable future. Political bombs It feels like with every door open on our advent calendars, another drama unfolds across the globe. On Wednesday morning, the collaps… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Dec 2024 Global Remondis manager Herwart Wilms to become FEAD president in 2026 The post Remondis manager Herwart Wilms to become FEAD president in 2026 appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 6 Dec 2024 Global FEAD Members Elect Herwart Wilms as President for 2026 FEAD, the European Waste Management Association, is delighted to announce that Herwart Wilms will succeed Claudia Mensi as President of FEAD in 2026. With a remarkable career in the environmental and waste management sectors, Herwart Wilms brings decades of experience and leadership to FEAD. As Managing Director of REMONDIS Sustainable Services, he has played a […] Global Recycling · 6 Dec 2024 Global FEAD members elect Herwart Wilms as President for 2026 The post FEAD members elect Herwart Wilms as President for 2026 appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 6 Dec 2024 Global EuRIC Plastics Recyclers Publish Roadmap for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation EuRIC’s Plastics Recycling Branch (EPRB) has published a roadmap on the future of the European plastics recycling industry, as the latter is currently grappling with extremely low demand for recycled materials and with unfair competition from third countries that threaten circularity in Europe. In its roadmap, EuRIC’s EPRB advocates for a swift implementation of mandatory recycled content targe… Global Recycling · 6 Dec 2024 Global BIR Stresses Need for Continued Progress Towards a Global Treaty Addressing the Entire Lifecycle of Plastics The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) expresses disappointment over the lack of a formal agreement after the latest round of negotiations in Busan (Republic of Korea) on a legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution. While emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum to achieve a comprehensive solution, BIR regrets the absence of an international treaty […] Global Recycling · 6 Dec 2024 Global Joint Statement on the need for good industrial jobs in Europe CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 5 Dec 2024 Global Press release: Joint statement between EU forest sector & labour unions shows blue collar jobs can be green collar jobs The forest-based sector and labour unions unite for a fair transition towards a vibrant and growing bioeconomy. Through the Circular Choices coalition, they call for a policy framework that captures investments in quality jobs and “Made in Europe” manufacturing. The European forestry and forest-based bioeconomy sector, gathered within the Circular Choices Coalition, represents 3% of […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 5 Dec 2024 Global Together again! Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine gathers in Lviv After a long stretch of working remotely, often across borders and time zones, finally meeting in person in Lviv this summer felt like a breath of fresh air. The last time we all gathered was in 2022, in Kharkiv, just a week before Russia’s full-scale invasion. Since then, we’ve been scattered, working from different parts […] Zero Waste Europe · 5 Dec 2024 Global Global Deposit Book 2024 This report provides a comprehensive overview of deposit return systems worldwide, detailing the legislative framework of each system, scope of containers covered, deposit values, collection infrastructure, and latest return rates for each programme. Reloop Platform · 5 Dec 2024 Global Statement on EUDR: Cepi welcomes the outcome of the trilogues and calls for further work to ensure a smooth entry into application of the Regulation The European pulp and paper industry welcomes the agreement reached yesterday by the Council, the Parliament, and the Commission to postpone by one year the entry into application of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Our commitment to sustainable forest management is centuries old and we share the goal of the EUDR to fight deforestation: we want […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 4 Dec 2024 Global About time: European Parliament finally greenlights negotiations on water pollutants Today, the European Parliament’s environment committee gave the green light to start trilogue negotiations on the update of EU water pollution standards. While this formal approval […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Dec 2024 Global What started in the Pacific is now the world’s largest climate justice campaign! Pasifika activists are making history with their world-first campaign demanding countries be held legally responsible to protect their people from the impacts of the climate crisis. Greenpeace International · 4 Dec 2024 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Concludes 2024 Conference with New Leadership and Vision Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2024 Brussels, Wednesday 28 November, 2024 – Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) has successfully concluded its annual conference, held on Wednesday 27 November 2024, at the BluePoint conference venue in Brussels, Belgium. The event gathered over 120 participants, including industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and key stakeholders from across the value chain, t… Chemical Recycling Europe · 3 Dec 2024 Global The EU’s Race for Clean Energy: At What Cost? In the rush to clean energy, transition minerals are attracting major geopolitical and corporate interest. In the EU, where domestic mineral production is relatively low, concerns over the need to secure access to minerals – essential for European industry, the onshoring of renewable energy, and battery manufacturing capacity – have reached a critical point for policymakers. These concerns led … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 3 Dec 2024 Global Pretreated Kitchen Scraps Vs. Traditional Curbside Collection A 13-month pilot project examined whether use of household food scrap pretreatment appliances is an alternative approach to maximize organics diversion, versus a curbside program. BioCycle · 3 Dec 2024 Global California Worm Farm Awarded USDA Fertilizer Grant The grant will be used to increase production capacity by installing a static composting system and improving facility access. BioCycle · 3 Dec 2024 Global Soil Microbial Assessment Training “This course provides a deep dive into qualitative assessments of soil microbial ecology, applied to soil health in various landscape systems, as well as composting systems and processes …” BioCycle · 3 Dec 2024 Global Turning Down The Landfill Methane Heat Landfills are a “sleeping giant of the climate crisis”, and the largest industrial source of the potent greenhouse gas methane in 38 states … BioCycle · 3 Dec 2024 Global #BreakFreeFromPlastic Movement Members Respond to Coca-Cola Dropping Reuse Targets New York — December 4, 2024 — As the global Plastics Treaty talks just concluded in Busan with no agreement, The Coca-Cola Company announced on December 2nd what it calls an ‘evolution’ in their environmental goals. However, the announcement marks a significant de-evolution as the Top Plastics Polluter has completely dropped its 2022 goal of […] Break Free From Plastic · 3 Dec 2024 Global Nature under attack: Bern Convention weakens wolf protection Today, the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention voted to lower the protection status of wolves, a decision widely criticised by conservation experts and environmental organisations. […] European Environmental Bureau · 3 Dec 2024 Global SGM Magnetics and Cleansort are Delighted to Announce a Strategic Partnership Agreement SGM Magnetics and Cleansort are delighted to announce a strategic partnership agreement for the marketing and service of Cleansort’s LIBS sorting technology. This agreement covers several key markets, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, North America, and selected regions in Asia. SGM recognizes the German based Cleansort GmbH as the technological leader in LIBS metal sorting, […] Global Recycling · 2 Dec 2024 Global Historic climate hearings begin at world’s highest court on States’ obligations in relation to climate change Public hearings will begin today at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of states with respect to climate change. Greenpeace International · 2 Dec 2024 Global Plastic treaty negotiations adjourn with follow-up session planned for 2025 INC-5 ended without a final agreement on a Global Plastics Treaty. Reloop Platform · 2 Dec 2024 Global Global Plastics Treaty: we are getting there. Slowly. We almost made it. Most countries in the world are in favour of an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty that addresses plastic production, restricts toxics, increases circularity and delivers on financing for a just transition. However, after more than 2 years of meetings, negotiators ran out of time to agree a deal and decided to call […] Zero Waste Europe · 2 Dec 2024 Global Plastics Europe urges global plastics agreement negotiators to continue on ambitious path Brussels: 01 December 2024 The following statement can be attributed to Virginia Janssens, Managing Director at Plastics Europe: “Although we… Plastics Europe · 1 Dec 2024 Global Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Despite Support for Production Cuts, Additional Session Planned Busan, Republic of Korea — December 02, 2024 — Break Free from Plastic members today reaffirmed their commitment to continue pushing for a strong and ambitious global plastics treaty following the stalling of negotiations in Busan, supporting the majority of countries standing up for ambition. The fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) for […] Break Free From Plastic · 1 Dec 2024 Global Se amplían las negociaciones del Tratado de plásticos: Los recortes en la producción de plásticos siguen sobre la mesa Dia 7 del INC-5 | La mayoría de los Estados miembros, del lado de la ambición GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 1 Dec 2024 Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Extended: Plastic Production Cuts Still on the Table INC-5 Day 7: December 1, 2024 | Majority of Member States on the Side of Ambition GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 1 Dec 2024 Global The fight continues, no treaty yet: Global Plastics Treaty negotiations fail to deliver agreement The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended with no final agreement in place today. Instead, leaders will. meet again to deliver the final treaty. Greenpeace International · 1 Dec 2024 Global Live Blog: ICJ advisory opinion hearings on States obligations in respect of climate change Over 100 States and intergovernmental organisations will deliver oral submissions to the judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Historic climate hearings until 13 December. Greenpeace International · 1 Dec 2024 Global Tratado de plásticos INC-5: delegados del Sur global y la sociedad civil alzan su voz Delegados y expertos reaccionan ante el texto del Tratado propuesto por el Presidente GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 1 Dec 2024 Global Taking the Powerful International Buyer Appeal of CHINAPLAS 2025 to the Next Level As the global economy gradually recovers, China continues to be a crucial engine driving worldwide economic growth. In the new framework of dual circulation in the domestic and international markets, CHINAPLAS 2025 will be held at Shenzhen, a major city of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area which serves as a key intersection of dual circulation, […] Global Recycling · 1 Dec 2024 Global Plastics Treaty INC-5: Global South Delegates and Civil Society Speak Out Delegates and Policy Experts React to the Chair’s Proposed Treaty Text GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 1 Dec 2024 Global Greenpeace demands release of plastics treaty activists, as global talks enter final stages “We urge the South Korean authorities to release the activists immediately. These activists are standing with thousands of Korean citizens and millions more around the world who are demanding a historic treaty in Busan. Their voices must be heard”. Greenpeace International · 1 Dec 2024