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Global RiPL Project Recap 2022- 2024 ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 20 Jun 2024 Global IT’S ALL CHANGED (OR HAS IT?)🤔 THAT WENT WELL… INROADS FOR THE FAR RIGHT. Last week, millions of Europeans went to the polls to exercise our democratic right to vote in the EU elections. Following a campaign characterised by disinformation and fear underlined by anti-environment and anti-immigration sentiment, Europe’s far-right made significant gains in Europe’s biggest countries—France, Germany and Italy. PLOT TWIST. The l… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 20 Jun 2024 Global IT IS NOW OUR GENERATION’S DUTY TO RESTRICT PFAS We know that restrictions on hazardous chemicals work. They have repaired the ozone hole and reduced DDT levels in animals, people and the global environment. The EU Restriction on PFAS is now our generation’s responsibility and duty to protect future generations from PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals. The increasing, and largely unregulated, use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) since the 1… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 19 Jun 2024 Global EU Member States seek to quietly dismantle EU rules protecting water Today, Member States’ ambassadors to the EU have adopted an agreement giving EU countries the right to pollute rather than protect our water for the next […] European Environmental Bureau · 19 Jun 2024 Global International E-Waste Day 2024: Join the E-Waste Hunt – Retrieve, Recycle, and Revive! - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jun 2024 Global Introduction by the Managing Director Dear Esteemed Readers, We hope this EXPRA Newsletter finds you in good health and high spirits. The spring season has drawn to a close with remarkable activity for EXPRA and its esteemed members, marked by pivotal events and focused priorities. EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global European Parliament Takes First Step: Adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on April 24, 2024 After years of assessments, discussions, stakeholder meetings, and extensive trilogue consultations, the European Parliament adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) at its first reading on April 24, 2024. This regulation is designed to facilitate the transition to a circular economy. Once fully implemented, the PPWR will replace the existing Packaging Directive 94/62/EC. The… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global The fourth session of the INC to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), took place from 23 to 29 April 2024 at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada. The session was preceded by regional consultations on 21 April 2024. The Revised draft text of the international legally binding instru… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global 2024 European election results The European Parliament elections (9-11 June 2024) marked a notable shift to the right, with populist and far-right parties securing up to 25% of the seats. The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) remains the largest group, while the influence of the Socialists and Liberals has diminished. Major gains for the far-right were observed in France and Germany, significantly impacting national… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Waste framework directive: Council set to start talks on its revision The Council adopted its position (‘general approach’) on the targeted revision of the waste framework directive, with a focus on food and textile waste. "The general approach aims to prevent waste from fast fashion and to facilitate re-use. It also sets ambitious targets to significantly reduce food waste by 2030. Given the food and textile sectors are the first and the fourth most resource-int… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Relaunching European Competitiveness – A Joint European Industry Manifesto European and national industry associations are making a united call to prevent the risk of de-industrialisation on our continent by relaunching Europe’s competitiveness. The EU enters a new policy cycle at a challenging time, with technology and geopolitics acting as global disruptors, adding pressure to an already difficult economic situation. Now is the time to start building a strategic pla… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global EXPRA at the PPWR Implementation Event: Key Insights and Future Outlook Yesterday, our Regulatory and Public Affairs Manager at EXPRA, Monika Romenska, had the privilege to speak on the first panel, "A Closer Look at the Implementation of PPWR." This panel discussion was part of an event organized by Citeo in partnership with The Parliament and PROsPA in Brussels, focusing on advancing the circular economy. EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum 2024 The Packaging Waste Sustainability Forum 2024, Europe’s premier packaging conference, provided a comprehensive platform for stakeholders to explore sustainability from policy to production and from materials to waste management. This year’s event featured significant contributions from EXPRA members and partners, showcasing innovative approaches to sustainable packaging and waste management. EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global EXPRA Welcomes New Member: Circular Materials from Ontario, Canada EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global EXPRA Annual General Assembly: Key Highlights and Discussions On April 25, EXPRA held its annual general assembly in person, bringing together almost all EXPRA members with very few exceptions. The assembly covered a range of crucial topics, including the latest developments of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Shaping the Future: Valipac, EXPRA & EPRO Workshop on Commercial & Industrial Packaging in Brussels On April 24th, the packaging industry reached a significant milestone as Valipac, EXPRA (Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance), and EPRO (European Association of Plastic Recycling and Recovery Organisations) collaborated to host the inaugural seminar focused on commercial and industrial packaging: "EPR-schemes for C&I Packaging: The Future Has Begun!" EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global News from New Zealand- The Packaging Forum: Soft plastic recycling returns to Invercargill Soft plastics in the deep south are hoped to no longer be heading to landfill as collection sites are introduced at The Warehouse and Woolworths. The Packaging Forum announced the scheme’s arrival in Invercargill and Gore this week in the hopes of bringing new life to the items, rather than discarding them in the rubbish. It’s a national scheme that takes all soft plastic bags including bread b… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global News from Valipac & Fost Plus: With ROUND, nine EPR organizations join forces for a more circular economy In a world where sustainability and circularity are becoming increasingly important, ROUND now plays a key role. This new Belgian alliance of nine Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) organizations is fully committed to more efficient and environmentally friendly management of resources. 'In 2022, we collectively collected and repurposed nearly 1.6 million tons of materials and packaging,' sa… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global News from Eco Vidrio: “We reached 70% recycled glass two years ahead of the European target” EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Circular Materials: Ontario’s Transition to EPR Nears One-year Milestone Technological Advancements and Strategic Innovations Set to Revolutionize the Recycling Experience Across Ontario by 2026: Building on achievements in 2023, July 1, 2024, will mark the one-year milestone since Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit producer-led organization, kick-started Ontario’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper material – the… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Ecoembes: Recycling of household plastic, metal, brick, paper and cardboard packaging grew 3.5% in 2023 Last year, 1,683,890 tons of these containers were recycled, turning them into new raw materials used to manufacture products such as textiles, pipes, urban furniture, or new containers. 73% of these tons came from separate collection in more than 650,000 yellow and blue containers on the streets and the 57,000 recycling points located in high-traffic areas. The recycling of these containers pr… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global News from EKOPAK: Ekopak exceeded the prescribed recycling targets in 2023. In accordance with Article 26 of the Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste Management of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ekopak submitted its "Annual Report on Packaging and Packaging Waste Management for the Year 2023" to the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the Environmental Protection Fund of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 2023, through a network … EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Celebrate 30 Years of Fost Plus Success: June 4, 2024, Wavre, Belgium On the 4th of June 2024, Fost Plus, cherished founding member of the EXPRA family, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a grand event at La Sucrerie in Wavre, Belgium, under the theme "Mind the Circularity Gap". Over the past three decades, Fost Plus has played a key role in driving the transition to a circular economy through its unwavering commitment to building a system aimed at closing mate… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Towards a more social: Fostplus Activity Report 2023 2023 marks the last year of the recognition period that began in 2019. For Fost Plus, it is a transition year, with a number of important objectives that had to be achieved and results that will serve as the basis for the ambitions for the next five years. The local circular economy, with the blue bag as the cornerstone, is now really taking shape. With another increase in recycling percentages… EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Upcoming events with EXPRA participations Here you can find all the upcoming events with EXPRA participation EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global News from CONAI: New General Manager taking over Simona Fontana is the new general manager of CONAI, taking over from Walter Facciotto, who leaves the leadership of the consortium after fourteen years. Fabio Costarella assumes the position of Deputy Director-General. The new organisational structure will come into force on 1 April. EXPRA · 18 Jun 2024 Global Replace this title EXPRA · 17 Jun 2024 Global EU Needs Strong Legal Framework for Sustainable Resource Management During this Monday’s Environment Council, Environment Ministers approved conclusions on the mid-term review of the 8th environment action programme. The Council’s call to reduce the EU’s […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Jun 2024 Global Crafting an energy-efficient Europe Europe is tackling CO2 emissions with a dual approach: increasing renewable energy and decreasing energy consumption. While renewables often steal the spotlight, energy efficiency tends to take a back seat despite its crucial role in Europe’s strategic goals. A new policy simulator aims to change this perception by illustrating the impact of energy-saving measures on the economy, wellbeing, env… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 17 Jun 2024 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Circular Economy Portugal Circular Economy Portugal (CEP) is this month’s ZWE Changemaker! They promote circular economy by developing projects focused on waste prevention, reuse, and repair. Key initiatives include the Circular Pioneers Network, which supports small businesses leading the circular transition, and Liga Ação, a platform facilitating zero waste choices and community empowerment. Other projects include Cir… Zero Waste Europe · 17 Jun 2024 Global Council fails to ramp up ambition of first ever EU law on soils During this Monday’s Environment Council, Environment Ministers reached an agreement [1] on the Soil Monitoring Law. The EEB welcomes the achievement of a compromise, but regrets […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Jun 2024 Global Member States advance on textile waste, fall short on food waste and greenwashing Today, Europe’s Environment Ministers voted on crucial EU laws addressing waste management [1] and green claims [2]. The Council’s position raises the bar on holding producers […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Jun 2024 Global These (toxic) relations are forever – PFAS Pollution as a threat to water resilience in the EU – June 27, 2024 – 17h30-20h – iMAL/La Vallee (Brussels) As part of the EU Green Week, Pro(to)topia and the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) are organizing an innovative event in the interface of arts, science and […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Jun 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Econward as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 15 Jun 2024 Global Industry’s Role in Helping to Solve Major Challenges Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Industry Group publishes report detailing the industry’s role in helping to solve three major challenges in Europe: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting a circular economy and improving energy security. The report, entitled “The Role of Waste Derived Fuel in the EU’s Energy and Resources Transition” presents evidence which reflects the positive […] Global Recycling · 14 Jun 2024 Global ELTs Make Leap from Environmental Headache to Source of In-Demand In a relatively short period of time, pyrolysis has evolved from having “a very bad reputation” to becoming “a real solution” for end-of-life tyres (ELTs) through its increasingly sophisticated delivery of a range of highly sustainable raw materials, declared Robert Weibold in his opening remarks to the BIR Tyres & Rubber Committee session in Copenhagen […] Global Recycling · 14 Jun 2024 Global Step Up Collection, Incentivise Consumers and Link WEEE with Ecodesign, Echoes EuRIC’s E-waste Recycling Event On 3 June, EuRIC’s e-waste recycling event “Plug into sustainability: E-waste recycling”, brought together around 100 participants and various stakeholders to address the challenges in advancing circularity in electronic waste and chart the way forward for increased material recovery in the EU. Tess Pozzi, Chair of EuRIC’s WEEE working group and Head of EU Public Affairs at Derichebourg […] Global Recycling · 14 Jun 2024 Global Break Free From Plastic welcomes 50 new youth ambassadors this 2024 The program is a mix of training, workshops, campaign planning, and on-ground organizing that is dedicated to give youth leaders an in-depth understanding of the plastics issue, and experience in coordinating with other youth leaders in organizing a global campaign. The program ran from October 2023 to March 2024. This year’s program received over 200 […] Break Free From Plastic · 14 Jun 2024 Global USE YOUR VOTE!🌟 The EU elections are crucial for our planet. With climate change accelerating and environmental challenges growing, your vote is more important than ever. By voting, you are standing up for nature, people and a prosperous future for all. This is our chance to push for policies that protect our environment and ensure a greener, more resilient Europe. Your vote can drive the change we need! EVERY… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 13 Jun 2024 Global EU has “legal duty” to ban PVC, NGOs tell European Commission Chemical experts have told the EU that it must ban polyvinyl chloride (PVC) if it wants to comply with its own laws. The move by European […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Jun 2024