Recycling news: 2022

Global Mythbusting the Industrial Emissions Directive Myths perpetuated by industry abound on the key pollution legislation – ahead of its revision, it is time to bust these myths and cut pollution at the source. The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) is a key piece of European Union legislation on pollution, regulating around 50,000 industrial installations in Europe. It was meant to achieve a high-level of protection for the health of humans a… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 21 Mar 2022 Global Are we fighting the wrong war? Opinion article by Nick Meynen, Policy Officer for Systemic Change at the EEB Even today, despite the sanctions imposed against Russia, every day, Europeans are still paying Putin $285 million for oil alone (a similar amount is paid for gas). In exchange, he sends his fossil fluids through metal veins that end in machines that heat our homes and run our factories. We continued paying even thoug… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 18 Mar 2022 Global Ukraine war underlines urgency of EU green food goals Powerful industrial-agriculture lobbies are seeking to take advantage of the crisis to undermine EU commitments. This op-ed was written by Isabel Paliotta and Célia Nyssens, and originally published in Social Europe. The war the Kremlin has launched on Ukraine and the destruction it has wrought on the population have shocked the world, evoking a series of responses by the European Union. Among … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 17 Mar 2022 Global Svilengrad on its way to becoming the first Bulgarian Zero Waste Certified City The city of Svilengrad, Bulgaria, has signed the Zero Waste Cities Certification Agreement, becoming the first Bulgarian Zero Waste Candidate City. Led by the city mayor, Arch. Anastas Karchev, the announcement follows Svilengrad’s official application for the Zero Waste Cities Certification (ZWCC), provided by the capacity–building hub Mission Zero Academy (MiZA). MiZA and Zero Waste […] The p… Zero Waste Europe · 17 Mar 2022 Global Tightening the screws on the Construction Products Regulation With the built environment accounting for a third of the EU’s carbon emissions, the bloc’s environmental targets hinge on stricter building regulations. The pressure is on the European Commission to deliver a revision of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) by the end of this month that can meet the EU’s very own climate ambitions, writes Bich Dao. The emitting elephant in the room Decarb… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 16 Mar 2022 Global Exposure to pesticides worldwide has clear human rights implications Farmers, farm workers, civil society from the North and the South, and Members of the European Parliament urge the European Commission and Member States to protect […] European Environmental Bureau · 16 Mar 2022 Global Walking the EU’s talk on a toxic-free environment – PART 1 A new generation of environmentally conscious Europeans pin their hope for better health and a cleaner environment on the Zero pollution objective of the Green Deal. The main EU legislation dealing with the control of the safety of chemicals (REACH) has the potential to carry out EU’s toxic-free vision. But the ‘bumps’ in the implementation of REACH cause significant delays, allowing for the ex… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 16 Mar 2022 Global How did paper become such an important pillar of the packaging industry? Paper is an essential product in daily life. Not only is it renewable, clean, but incredibly versatile: it regularly provides new possibilities, applications, and end-uses. The first use that comes to mind when thinking about paper is writing material but for how long has paper... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 16 Mar 2022 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Retorna Each month, our ZWE Changemakers campaign sheds a spotlight on one of our member organisations. This month, we present Retorna. Our member Retorna is an umbrella organisation, which includes 20 groups in Spain that lobby for a Deposit Return System (DRS), which is able to recover 90% of beverage containers. For the past ten years, […] Zero Waste Europe · 16 Mar 2022 Global Plastics Europe Statement on the War in Ukraine As the war in Ukraine enters its 20th day, it is truly shocking to see its devastating effects on millions… Plastics Europe · 15 Mar 2022 Global Nut-cutting time for fairer trade After nearly a year of delay, the European Commission released its long awaited proposal on mandatory due diligence for companies. The new Directive seeks to radically improve the negative impacts of trade on people and the environment. Here is our take on this legislation and what to expect from it. No matter how hard we, as consumers, try, it is almost impossible to trace back the full produc… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Mar 2022 Global Manifesto for a green, just and democratic European economy The European Environmental Bureau (EEB), with more than 270 prominent academics, think tanks, and civil society organizations from all EU 27 Member States, have today published […] European Environmental Bureau · 15 Mar 2022 Global Fiscal for the Future: Calling for a Sustainability and Wellbeing Pact After three decades in place, our current fiscal framework is no longer capable of meeting the challenges of climate protection and creating a healthier and more equitable society. Furthermore, the terrible war in Ukraine highlights the need for the EU to accelerate the energy transition toward renewable energy, which would benefit both people and the environment. On March 15, finance ministers… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Mar 2022 Global Reimagining the Bottle Bill: a new report by Reloop North America On 15 March 2022, Reloop North America released the new report, Reimagining the Bottle Bill – an alternative to the present recycling system in 5 northeast states in the United... Reloop Platform · 15 Mar 2022 Global SBG successfully handed over the Energy from Waste Power Plant in Dundee Standardkessel Baumgarte has handed over the Energy from Waste (EFW) plant in Dundee, Scotland, to the customer after a total... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 14 Mar 2022 Global NGOs to EU ministers: We need rules to make batteries low carbon, reusable, and responsibly sourced – now ECOS – Environmental Coalition on Standards, EEB – European Environmental Bureau, Transport & Environment, and DUH – Deutsche Umwelthilfe call on EU ministers to show the […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Mar 2022 Global Welcome to our latest Platinum Member – Novalis ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 12 Mar 2022 Global EU’s green independence from fossil fuels will require further and faster action, say NGOs As EU leaders recognised today in Versailles, our best chance to tackle energy prices and defund Putin’s war chest lies in speeding up the green transition. […] European Environmental Bureau · 11 Mar 2022 Global The European Parliament calls for removable and replaceable batteries This week, the European Parliament voted in favor of making batteries more sustainable including making them removable and replaceable. The road is still long until implementations of such measures and they could still be watered down in upcoming negotiations. Right to Repair Europe · 11 Mar 2022 Global Waste trade: the EU’s so-called “economic opportunity” for receiving countries is a systemic and ethical failure In 1950, 1,5 million tonnes of plastic were produced around the world. In 2019, this was equivalent to the amount of plastic waste exported by the EU to destinations outside its borders. Our reliance on plastic, especially in high-GDP countries, has reached the point where its trade under the form of waste constitutes an economic […] Zero Waste Europe · 11 Mar 2022 Global Most EU member states miss collection target for electronic waste, NGOs demand quick action from European Commission Electrical equipment provokes serious environmental impacts due to insufficient collection and recycling, short lifetimes, poor repair suitability, as well as illegal imports and exports. NGOs and […] European Environmental Bureau · 11 Mar 2022 Global EucoLight webinar spotlights the latest developments in Member States to prevent EPR non-compliance 10th March 2022 On 09 March, over 200 participants attended a webinar organised by EucoLight, the European Association of lighting WEEE... L'articolo EucoLight webinar spotlights the latest developments in Member States to prevent EPR non-compliance proviene da Eucolight . EucoLight · 10 Mar 2022 Global Toxic Rivers and the EU’s Pesticide Problem A new study reveals the widespread contamination of Spanish waters with toxic substances, including pesticides, shining a light on gaps in Spanish and European legislation. Spanish river basins are widely contaminated with toxic substances, including waste from the petrochemical industry and pesticides from agriculture. These are the findings of a study, Ríos tóxicos – contaminación química de … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 10 Mar 2022 Global FEVE position on risk of energy shortage The security of energy supply (and in particular natural gas) has recently deteriorated in the EU. The causes are known: the current Ukrainian crisis, low stocks of natural gas in the EU at the beginning of the winter period, the reduction of domestic production in some EU member states (e.g. the Netherlands), the booming Asian […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 10 Mar 2022 Global Pre-COP4.2 Side Event: Mercury-Added Skin Lighteners Widely Available Despite Convention Obligations – 10 March – Online Pre-COP4.2 Side Event: Mercury-added Skin Lighteners Widely Available Despite Convention Obligations Thursday 10 March, 15:30 – 16:30 CET Please Register Here The EEB, together with Antigua […] European Environmental Bureau · 9 Mar 2022 Global A New Look for the Fashion Industry: EU Textile Strategy and the Crucial Role of Extended Producer Responsibility The post A New Look for the Fashion Industry: EU Textile Strategy and the Crucial Role of Extended Producer Responsibility appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 9 Mar 2022 Global Driving a Circular Economy for Textiles through EPR The post Driving a Circular Economy for Textiles through EPR appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 9 Mar 2022 Global Pesticides: What’s at Stake on the EU Agenda? – 16 March – Hybrid Pesticides: What’s at Stake on the EU Agenda? Wednesday 16 March, 10:00 – 13:00 CET Watch the Conference here The European Environmental Bureau, CCFD Terre-Solidaire and […] European Environmental Bureau · 9 Mar 2022 Global What Austria’s ‘Green Events’ initiative shows us about prioritising waste prevention in public events Over the past decade, many regions and local authorities in Austria have begun to implement specific guidelines and policies to ensure public events are organised in a way that is as sustainable as possible. This article showcases a wide range of events that have been organised by municipalities and regions over the past few years […] Zero Waste Europe · 9 Mar 2022 Global Celebrating our Global Brand Audit Community When the #breakfreefromplastic movement was founded, its members around the world vowed to mobilize around a common vision of a world free from plastic pollution. A key tool for achieving that vision was the development of brand audits, a citizen science initiative to record and expose the names of the companies trashing communities with their […] Break Free From Plastic · 9 Mar 2022 Global EPA: Regulate “chemical recycling” for what it is – incineration With the recent mandate at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2) to establish an international instrument to negotiate a legally binding treaty that address the full life cycle of plastic, organizations like the American Chemistry Council are sure to double down on industry schemes like so-called “chemical recycling” to distract from the kind of […] Break Free From Plastic · 9 Mar 2022 Global Packaging Europe: 4evergreen alliance releases guidance on designing packaging for recycling The cross-industry initiative, 4evergreen alliance, has released its Circularity by Design guideline aimed at providing the packaging value chain with clear recommendations for designing fibre-based packaging for recycling from the start of its lifecycle. According to the guidelines, “the amount of variety of fibre-based packaging on the market... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 8 Mar 2022 Global Europe’s bioeconomy is a readily available solution to the EU’s dependence on fossil fuels Cepi’s thoughts are with our colleagues and the people of Ukraine who are suffering an unbearable war. Today, we see how the unprovoked and unjustified Russian invasion of Ukraine has become a dramatic wakeup call to strengthen the European Union’s energy security and to build its strategic autonomy. In this context, the forest fibre-based industry […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 8 Mar 2022 Global Selecting the Right Sanitary Conveyor Platform for Food Packaging Application Regulatory legislation such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has been the driving force behind food manufacturers and packagers taking a closer look at their conveyor systems to ensure compliance and hygienic standards are making the grade. Packaging Strategies · 8 Mar 2022 Global Position paper: Deforestation Regulation Full position paper available here. For more information, please contact Margherita Miceli, Forest Policy Manager, at m.miceli@cepi.org CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 8 Mar 2022 Global Pre-COP4.2 Side Event: Eliminating Mercury in Lighting – A win-win for Health and the Environment – 8 March – Online Pre-COP4.2 Side Event: Eliminating Mercury in Lighting A win-win for Health and the Environment Tuesday 8 March, 15:30 – 16:30 CET Please Register Here The EEB, […] European Environmental Bureau · 7 Mar 2022 Global Early Career Microplastics Workshop Athens 2022 Plastics Europe is proud of sponsoring the Microplastics Early Career Workshop, taking place this late spring in beautiful Athens, Greece… Plastics Europe · 7 Mar 2022 Global Press Release: 4evergreen releases expert based guideline for how to produce packaging designed for recycling The post Press Release: 4evergreen releases expert based guideline for how to produce packaging designed for recycling appeared first on 4evergreenforum . 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 7 Mar 2022 Global One year on, has the French repair index kept its promises? Since its entry into force, the French repair index has attracted worldwide attention. But has it kept its promises? French member HOP analysed the outcomes of the index and its impact on consumers and repairers. Right to Repair Europe · 7 Mar 2022 Global Europe’s emergency plan to break free from war-fuelling energy Russia’s war against Ukraine has increased urgency in the EU to phase out fossil fuels, starting with cutting off our dependency on Russia. This critical moment in Europe’s history allows no half-measures, nor more fossil alternatives. Accelerating the transition towards renewables is the only way forward to secure Europe’s energy independence and freedom. The European Union is imposing harsh e… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 4 Mar 2022