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Global Denmark: Construction Waste to be Processed by Robotic Sorting Plant Danish recycling company RGS Nordic, which processes up to one-third of Denmark’s construction waste annually, invests in an advanced robotic sorting plant set to be installed centrally in Copenhagen. The firm wants to ensure better sorting and increased recycling. According to the information, this is done in collaboration with Finnish ZenRobotics and Terex Recycling Systems, […] Global Recycling · 16 Jul 2024 Global Sweden: Preem to Reconstruct Refinery for Renewable Fuel Swedish refiner Preem AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Corral Petroleum Holdings AB (CPH), aims to become the largest producer of renewable aviation fuel in Northern Europe and a major producer of renewable fuels for road transport. For this purpose, the company has entered into a loan agreement totaling approximately 240 million Euro (equivalent to […] Global Recycling · 15 Jul 2024 Global CRP Applications for Fellowships - OECD OECD — Environment · 14 Jul 2024 Global Australian Company Ordered DeSpray Systems At IFAT in Munich, Dutch-based DeSpray Environmental signed a long-term multi-million contract with the Australian-based ARRG Waste for its aerosol recycling systems. As reported by the provider, this is the first time in DeSpray’s history that its aerosol recycling machines will be shipped to Australia and the Asia Pacific. “With this multimillion-dollar order, DeSpray Environmental […] Global Recycling · 14 Jul 2024 Global The Role of Robotics in Advancing Industrial Recycling for a Sustainable Future An increasing number of companies across various industrial sectors are turning to automation to streamline production processes. This shift aims to leverage technological advancements for enhanced efficiency, boosted production, and improved product quality. Importantly, many industries are incorporating sustainability into their strategic goals, recognizing the need for greener practices for … Global Recycling · 13 Jul 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Mostafa Ahmed as our new Technical Coordinator ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 12 Jul 2024 Global UAE Plastic Recycling Market to Grow As reported by Ireland-based company ResearchAndMarkets.com, the plastic recycling market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is positioned for significant growth in the coming years with an anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.34 percent. According to recent market research, the market size stood at 0.84 million tons in 2020 and is predicted to […] Global Recycling · 12 Jul 2024 Global DEAR URSULA 💌 One month after the European elections and following last week’s Council of the EU’s nominations for the top jobs, the Union is taking the final steps to prepare for the next mandate. Next week, the newly elected Members of the EU Parliament will vote to elect the next Presidents of the EU Commission and the EU Parliament, as well as a host of other key positions. And while the political groups… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 12 Jul 2024 Global BIR: Emmanuel Katrakis Joins the Organization’s Leadership BIR President Susie Burrage OBE has appointed Emmanuel Katrakis as the new Chair of the organization’s International Trade Council. Emmanuel Katrakis is Director of Public and Regulatory Affairs at longstanding BIR member company Galloo Group, a leading western European company active in the recycling of metals and technical plastics. He is a well-known figure within […] Global Recycling · 12 Jul 2024 Global #FalseSolutionsExposed: Sign up for learning sessions this July 2024 As groups and individuals around the world celebrate Plastic Free July by refusing single use plastics, join us in a series of learning sessions to learn more about some "solutions" to plastic pollution and what you can do to engage and participate in efforts to end plastic pollution. 1. Understanding How Plastic Credits Work With […] Break Free From Plastic · 12 Jul 2024 Global Alianza Basura Cero Chile se reúne con subsecretario de Medio Ambiente para pedir regulación de importación de ropa usada 11 de julio, 2024 El viernes 5 de julio representantes de la Alianza Basura Cero Chile sostuvieron una reunión con el subsecretario de Medio Ambiente, Maximiliano Proaño, Tomás Saieg, jefe […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 11 Jul 2024 Global Encuentro junto a la compostera N°4: Reducción de pérdidas y desperdicios alimentarios en ferias y mercados En nuestro cuarto encuentro junto a la compostera, conversamos sobre la Reducción de pérdidas y desperdicios alimentarios en ferias y mercados con representantes de Fundación Basura, Chile y del Mercado […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 11 Jul 2024 Global Recycled PET for Coca-Cola’s rPET Bottles in Indonesia The rPET is produced by an Indonesian recycler on two recycling systems from internationally active manufacturer Starlinger. In June 2023, Coca-Cola Indonesia – in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia (CCEP Indonesia) – launched the first bottles made from 100 percent rPET (excluding bottle caps and labels) for its most popular soft drink brands. The […] Global Recycling · 11 Jul 2024 Global Save the Date: Chemical Recycling Europe Forum in Brussels on November 27, 2024 Meet the people & companies who are driving the industry and discover what needs to happen to drive greater circularity with chemical recycling. Chemical Recycling Europe is excited to announce its upcoming conference scheduled for November 27, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium. This eagerly anticipated event held at the BluePoint conference venue will gather industry leaders, policymakers, value chai… Chemical Recycling Europe · 11 Jul 2024 Global Replaced and deleted Test Guidelines - OECD OECD — Environment · 11 Jul 2024 Global Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics, Over 100 Elite Athletes Ask Coca-Cola and Pepsi to Ramp Up Reusable Packaging in Face of Plastic Pollution Crisis July 10, 2024: The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the largest sporting event ever to serve beverages in reusable packaging, potentially replacing millions of single-use plastic cups. In a letter led by organizations Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana and EcoAthletes, signatories expressed their concern for the growing plastic pollution crisis, and […] Break Free From Plastic · 10 Jul 2024 Global #MeetTheTeam – Jack McQuibban It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] Zero Waste Europe · 10 Jul 2024 Global Polish-American Collaboration in Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling US-based Ascend Elements and Polish Elemental Strategic Metals have formed AE Elemental, a joint venture in Poland. The new firm is intended to own and operate an advanced Li-ion EV battery recycling facility in Zawiercie (Poland). Furthermore, the partners plan to build a plant in central Germany. As stated, the companies will jointly own (50/50) […] Global Recycling · 10 Jul 2024 Global Cepi statistics 2023 Download Cepi’s statistics 2023. For more details on Cepi’s Statistics Terms of Use please contact: Ariane Crevecoeur, Cepi Statistics Manager, at a.crevecoeur@cepi.org CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 9 Jul 2024 Global My Forum - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 9 Jul 2024 Global Press release: In a very difficult context, pulp and paper industry has shown resilience in 2023 In an economic context that continues to be exceptionally difficult and marked in 2023 by low consumption linked to massive destocking, many pulp and paper companies have seen a turnover decrease in the past year. A record high annual recycling rate indicates the industry’s autonomy and circularity. The decrease in paper and board production in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 9 Jul 2024 Global Anaerobic Digestion Of Food Waste Two recent analyses shed light on stand-alone and food waste codigestion facilities processing pre and postconsumer streams. BioCycle · 9 Jul 2024 Global NYC Council Restores Community Composting In FY2025 Budget The New York City (NYC) Council and Mayor Eric Adams agreed on a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget that restores $6.25 million in funding for community composting. BioCycle · 9 Jul 2024 Global Maryland Food Scrap Recyclers Join Forces Compost Crew (Rockville, Maryland) announces it has combined forces with Key City Compost (Frederick, Maryland) … BioCycle · 9 Jul 2024 Global 2023 Landfill Tip Fees In The U.S. The national unweighted average landfill tipping fee decreased to $56.80 in 2023, a 3% decrease from the 2022 tip fee of $58.47, BioCycle · 9 Jul 2024 Global Connections: Rethinking Organic With Soil Health In Mind It may be time to give soils and people a few more options in addition to the Certified Organic label. BioCycle · 9 Jul 2024 Global European Biomethane Sector Poised For Growth The European biomethane sector will receive an injection of €25 billion in private investments by 2030… BioCycle · 9 Jul 2024 Global 16 For 6 Pilot Compost Program The Urban Core Collective launched the 16 For 6 Compost Pilot Program for households in Grand Rapids, Michigan to try out participation in food scraps collection. BioCycle · 9 Jul 2024 Global Food Loss And Waste In Maine The Maine Department of Environmental Protection released its “Food Loss and Waste Generation Study” in May 2024, which quantifies food waste generation across sectors … BioCycle · 9 Jul 2024 Global BFFP Content Creator Academy Now Accepting Applications Overview The Content Creator Academy is a communications fellowship program designed for content creators in Asia Pacific—including communications practitioners using different multimedia platforms—with the aim to develop their knowledge, skills, and expertise to effectively and creatively address plastic pollution and the climate crisis by reaching new audiences and inspiring behavior change f… Break Free From Plastic · 9 Jul 2024 Global USA: Eastman will Build a Second Molecular Recycling Facility In March, the American chemical company Eastman informed that it was selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) as one of 33 companies for award negotiations to support Eastman’s second molecular recycling facility in the USA. The DOE selection would lead the company, which operates its first molecular recycling facility in Kingsport (Tennessee), to announce […] Global Recycling · 9 Jul 2024 Global NEW CAPTAIN, ICEBERGS AHEAD🧊 This week, Hungary replaced Belgium at the steering wheel of the rotating six-month presidency of the Council of the EU. Although we know the likely holders of the EU’s top jobs, the political landscape is still shifting. As Belgium’s reign ends and Hungary’s begins, we are looking ahead at the possibilities and challenges for the EU. NEW CAPTAIN, ICEBERGS AHEAD 🧭🧊 IT’S RATHER POLITICAL. With… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 9 Jul 2024 Global Joint Letter: Expressing serious concern over the FAO’s recent Pathways Report The post Joint Letter: Expressing serious concern over the FAO’s recent Pathways Report appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 8 Jul 2024 Global Joint Statement: Why carbon offsetting undermines climate targets The post Joint Statement: Why carbon offsetting undermines climate targets appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 8 Jul 2024 Global Introducing the Wood2Wood Project, an EU Project on Wood Value Chain Solutions ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 8 Jul 2024 Global 100 years of Riedhammer GmbH The company proudly celebrates 100 years of quality and innovation, and 100 years of burning passion for industrial kilns. Riedhammer is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial kiln plants. The company, based in Nuremberg, Germany, serves new, innovative technology sectors, such as the battery and energy sector and battery recycling, in addition to […] Global Recycling · 8 Jul 2024 Global Embracing reuse: European cities lead the way The packaging waste crisis Packaging waste in Europe has reached endemic proportions. The European Union predicts a shocking 19% increase in packaging waste by 2030 if current trends continue. This grim projection is also a call for urgent action. Recognising the gravity of the situation, the EU has introduced the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation […] Zero Waste Europe · 8 Jul 2024 Global OECD Affordable Housing Database - OECD OECD — Environment · 7 Jul 2024 Global USA: Brightmark to Invest in new Plastics Circularity Center Circular solutions company Brightmark LLC, headquartered in San Francisco, intends to develop a 2.5 million-square-foot circularity center in Thomaston (Georgia) with the capacity to repurpose over 400,000 tons of plastic per year. According to Brightmark, the company’s proprietary Plastics Renewal technology “takes discarded plastic content and converts it into the materials to create new circ… Global Recycling · 6 Jul 2024 Global UNESCO Chair on Materials and Technologies for the Energy Transition Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, in collaboration with Luleå University of Technology (Sweden), has announced the establishment of the UNESCO Chair on Technologies and Materials for Green and Energy Applications (Aid4GEA), an initiative dedicated to science and technologies for the energy transition. The Chair is Elisa Moretti, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Ca’ Foscari, and […] Global Recycling · 6 Jul 2024