Recycling news: 2016

Global Novel bio-based products from side streams of paper and board production CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 25 Oct 2016 Global ERPC Monitoring Report 2015 Summary: Since 2000, the European paper value chain has demonstrated its commitment to the two-fold aim of increasing recycling rates and joining efforts to remove obstacles hampering paper recycling in Europe. Consistent with this, in 2011, the signatories of the European Declaration on Paper Recycling declared their commitment to reach 70% paper recycling by 2015. […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 25 Oct 2016 Global Paper recycling chain exceeds its voluntary commitment European Paper Recycling at 71.5% in 2015 The paper recycling rate in Europe reached an impressive 71.5% as announced by the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) in their final monitoring report for 2015. Compared to 2010, collection and recycling has increased by almost one million tonnes of paper. This is due in part to the […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 19 Oct 2016 Global Superbugs in the Supply Chain: How pollution from antibiotics factories in India and China is fuelling the global rise of drug-resistant infections The post Superbugs in the Supply Chain: How pollution from antibiotics factories in India and China is fuelling the global rise of drug-resistant infections appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 19 Oct 2016 Global Superbactéries dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement: comment la pollution des usines d’antibiotiques en Chine et en Inde alimente la hausse des infections antibiorésistantes The post Superbactéries dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement: comment la pollution des usines d’antibiotiques en Chine et en Inde alimente la hausse des infections antibiorésistantes appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 19 Oct 2016 Global Superbugs in der Lieferkette: Wie die Umweltverschmutzung durch Antibiotika-Fabriken in Indien und China die weltweite Zunahme von Arzneimittelresistenz-Infektionen fördert The post Superbugs in der Lieferkette: Wie die Umweltverschmutzung durch Antibiotika-Fabriken in Indien und China die weltweite Zunahme von Arzneimittelresistenz-Infektionen fördert appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 19 Oct 2016 Global Review of Directive on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain roads We welcome the European Commission’s intention to create a technically interoperable system in all Member States. However, the introduction of any distance-based road charging measure will inevitably be more costly. Road charging should not result in penalising of the road. It should respect the level playing field between different modes and not disturb the market […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 16 Oct 2016 Global ETS Review: European paper industry commends rejection of tiered approach Today’s vote in the European Parliament marks a major stepping stone for the ETS review. “This message reads loud and clear: NO to a tiered approach on carbon leakage and YES to a dynamic and predictable benchmark’s reduction” says Nicola Rega, Climate Change and Energy Director representing the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI). The […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 12 Oct 2016 Global Joint Statement: Working Group on the future direction of FOREST EUROPE European forest owners, managers and forest-based industries released a joint statement today, outlining key elements to be included in the review of the FOREST EUROPE process to ensure Sustainable Forest Management (SFM), at the first meeting of the working group on the future direction of the FOREST EUROPE in Bratislava. European forest owners, managers and […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Oct 2016 Global Circular Economy package – Joint statement by CEPI, EuRIC and FEAD Leading federations representing the paper value chain call for the co-legislators to support the further increase of paper recycling and safeguard the “quantity” criterion in the definition of municipal waste. The European Commission proposes to define municipal waste as mixed waste and separately collected waste from households and “mixed waste and separately collected waste from […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 9 Oct 2016 Global Closing the gaps on the circular economy in Europe? Export data reveals a widening rift Closing the gaps on the circular economy in Europe? Export data reveals a widening rift. Market data has shed light on the creeping trend to export paper for recycling outside of Europe rather than effectively recycling it in Europe in sustainable manner. The latest reports demonstrate a 7.1 % increase in export in 2015 which […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 9 Oct 2016 Global The European paper industry welcomes the European Parliament’s call for new measures on food packaging The European paper and board industry welcomes the European Parliament report by the rapporteur Christel Schaldemose MEP on implementation of the Framework Regulation on Food Contact Materials In particular, the paper-based packaging value chain supports the strong call by the Parliament to develop a measure specific to the paper and board materials. Paper and board […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 5 Oct 2016 Global New zero waste comic released A new comic has been released by the United Kingdom Without Incineration Network (UKWIN). The comic, titled ‘Everything Goes Somewhere’ features intricate illustration and lettering from Frances Howe, and can be purchased at UKWIN website. The illustrated comic is a work of art in itself and can be used to communicate the message that incineration […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Sept 2016 Global Wood Waste: Recycle, Bury, or Burn? Jeffrey Morris Gives an Answer. Whilst the European Commission is trying to shape a policy for the sustainable use of biomass for energy purposes as part of the revision to the Renewable Energy Directive, new research has shown that the use of wood waste biomass does not fit the sustainability criteria. Dr. Jeff Morris, expert on cradle-to-cradle and cost benefit […] Zero Waste Europe · 27 Sept 2016 Global Tiered approach impacts seriously the majority of energy-intensive industries in the EU and their associated value chains We, the signatories of this paper, energy-intensive sectors representing about 2 million jobs in the EU and comprising many SME’s, are under direct impact of the EU ETS and are deemed exposed to carbon, investment and employment leakage. We urge Members of the European Parliament to acknowledge the importance of our sectors for the EU […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 26 Sept 2016 Global Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents promise to play key role in making paper industry more sustainable PhD research carried out as part of the PROVIDES project has recently resulted in promising new sustainable hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs). These hydrophobic DESs could successfully replace chemical solvents in the paper recycling process in order to remove transition metal ions such as iron and manganese from paper pulp. Coordinated by ISPT, the industry-driven […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Sept 2016 Global Heading for burnout The post Heading for burnout appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 19 Sept 2016 Global Response to Commission public consultation on reduced VAT rate for e-books and periodicals Short summary: The proposal to reduce the VAT rate for e-books will not necessarily reduce the current price of e-books, as publishers may not pass this reduction to the end consumer. On the other hand, if the VAT increases for print products, this will inevitably reduce print book sales, as consumers will need to pay […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 18 Sept 2016 Global European Paper Week 2016 registration is open European Paper Industry – Navigating towards the future The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has kicked off registration for European Paper Week (EPW), taking place on 22-24 November in Brussels. The event will offer for the 18th time a unique opportunity to liaise with the movers and shakers in the European paper industry. This […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 18 Sept 2016 Global Response to public consultation on access to international road haulage Short summary: We support a completely free market for transport services in the European Union that can improve industry’s competitiveness. Liability of shippers should be proportionate. Simple cabotage rules allowing the development of today’s complex and international supply chains should be promoted throughout the EU. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 15 Sept 2016 Global CEPI joins demand-side flexibility platform CEPI has joined I.D.E.A.S., a European informal multi-stakeholder platform for advocates of demand-side flexibility. I.D.E.A.S stands for: • Improve energy efficiency • Develop new business models • Empower consumers • Address security of supply and competitiveness • Support a cost-efficient integration of renewable energy sources The aim of the platform is to contribute to the […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 14 Sept 2016 Global A vision for a future free from plastic pollution: The EU must rise to the challenge A groundbreaking new global vision for a future free from plastic pollution has been released today by a network of 90 NGOs. The vision lays out 10 principles with the ultimate goal being ‘a future free from plastic pollution’. It represents the first step in a global movement to change society’s perception and use of […] Zero Waste Europe · 14 Sept 2016 Global Drug resistance through the back door: How the pharmaceutical industry is fuelling the rise of superbugs through pollution in tis supply chains The post Drug resistance through the back door: How the pharmaceutical industry is fuelling the rise of superbugs through pollution in tis supply chains appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 13 Sept 2016 Global Arzneimittelresistenz durch die Hintertür: Wie die pharmazeutische Industrie die Entwicklung von superbugs durch Umweltverschmutzung in ihren eigenen Lieferketten fördert The post Arzneimittelresistenz durch die Hintertür: Wie die pharmazeutische Industrie die Entwicklung von superbugs durch Umweltverschmutzung in ihren eigenen Lieferketten fördert appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 13 Sept 2016 Global La face cachée de l’antibiorésistance: Comment l’industrie pharmaceutique Fait émerger des super-bactéries dans sa Chaîne de production The post La face cachée de l’antibiorésistance: Comment l’industrie pharmaceutique Fait émerger des super-bactéries dans sa Chaîne de production appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 13 Sept 2016 Global Sylvain Lhôte takes up duty as Director General As of 5 September, Sylvain Lhôte is at the helm of CEPI. Appointed by CEPI’s Board in June 2016, Sylvain brings 25 years of government and public affairs expertise working with leading material technology and manufacturing industries on climate and energy policies, sustainability and industrial affairs, as well as competition and international trade issues. Prior to […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 6 Sept 2016 Global Joint Statement on the legislative review amending the Waste Framework Directive and Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive Key Messages 1. Ensure a life-cycle approach in legislation, taking into account the functionalities of packaging, such as preserving the entirety of resources invested in the packaged product along the entire value chain. 2. Safeguard the Internal Market (the legal basis of the PPWD) to ensure the free movement of packaging and packaged goods. Avoid […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 31 Aug 2016 Global What is the “State of the Art” after Malagrotta judgement? This blog was written by Miriam Scolaro. Miriam is currently an intern at Zero Waste Europe’s Brussels office. For over 30 years Malagrotta landfill was the largest in Europe, collecting municipal waste from Rome and several surrounding municipalities of the Lazio region. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has recently ruled that the Malagrotta landfill is […] Zero Waste Europe · 31 Aug 2016 Global Cutting the Crap: How to increase resource efficiency in the european personal care retail sector The post Cutting the Crap: How to increase resource efficiency in the european personal care retail sector appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 5 Aug 2016 Global Weniger ist mehr: Ressourceneffizienz im europäischen drogeriehandel The post Weniger ist mehr: Ressourceneffizienz im europäischen drogeriehandel appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 5 Aug 2016 Global Plastic Bag Free Day 2016 Round-up The 7th Annual Plastic Bag Free Day 2016 took place on July 3rd, seeing hundreds of actions take place around the world. With scores of organisations and hundreds of citizens taking part in events and awareness raising activities highlighting the environmental impact and hazards of single-use plastic bags. A joint statement was released by a […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Jul 2016 Global The Zero Waste Festival, the place to be for zero waste advocates From 30th June to 2nd July the first Zero Waste Festival took place in Paris. From 30th June to 2nd July the first Zero Waste Festival took place in Paris. Organised by Zero Waste France, the festival brought 5,000 participants together in a unique event where policy-makers, entrepreneurs, innovators, waste managers, individuals living a zero […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Jul 2016 Global Zero Waste News from Barcelona On the July 14th, civil society organisations, schools, companies in the waste sector and public institutions met to initiate a ‘Strategy for Barcelona to go towards Zero Waste’. The main challenges of waste management in Barcelona were presented as starting point. The Fundació per a la Preveció de Residus i Consum, a Zero Waste Europe […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Jul 2016 Global The Curse of Sachets in Asia: why western companies should be held accountable Written by Zero Waste Europe Policy Officer, Delphine Lévi Alvarès after experiencing the incredible amount of plastic waste on beaches in the Philippines. On the morning of Saturday 16th of July some of Zero Waste Europe’s staff took part in their first Philippines beach cleanup. It was only 8am, and a swarm of volunteers were […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Jul 2016 Global Resourcing the future 2016, London The following presentation was given in the form of a speech by Zero Waste Europe Director, Joan Marc Simon at the ‘Resourcing the Future 2016’ conference organised by CIWM in London. Is the Circular Economy strategy on the right track? Yes but it is still too slow, in need of some fine-tuning and to escape […] Zero Waste Europe · 27 Jul 2016 Global Youth group highlight waste at the climate talks: the YOUNGO Zero Waste Working Group This blog is a guest post from the Zero Waste Working Group within the YOUNGO (the Youth NGO constituency under the UNFCCC). They were present in Paris during the COP21 Climate Negotiations and have committed to advocating for zero waste as a climate change solution. You can get in touch with them by contacting Zero […] Zero Waste Europe · 15 Jul 2016 Global Hitachi Zosen Inova The Swiss clean-tech company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) has successfully completed commissioning of the new energy-from-waste plant in Greatmoor (UK),... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 14 Jul 2016 Global MARTIN GmbH On 26 April 2016, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental [&] Chemical Engineering (MHIEC) signed a contract to supply, amongst other things,... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 11 Jul 2016 Global OECD Archive Viewer - OECD OECD — Environment · 8 Jul 2016 Global Air pollution negotiations: falling short of breath After 2 years of negotiations, the EU Directive regulating air pollution targets at the national level (National Ceiling Emission Directive)1 have concluded with strong disagreement and no apparent result. A proposal put forward by the European Commission and the European Parliament with strong commitments in tackling air pollution was watered down by several Member […] Zero Waste Europe · 5 Jul 2016