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Global EU Overshoot day already here – “Unsustainable and irresponsible” 317 civil society organisations urge EU leaders to tackle the nature, climate and pollution crises following the upcoming EU elections Today marks the EU’s overshoot day. […] European Environmental Bureau · 3 May 2024 Global Waste-to-Energy source of decarbonised district heating supply The post Waste-to-Energy source of decarbonised district heating supply appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 3 May 2024 Global How to Choose the right Permanent Overband Magnet Permanent Overband Magnets are commonplace in most mines and quarries, removing tramp ferrous metal and protecting crushers, screens and conveyors against damage. However, there are different designs of such magnets developed to suit specific applications. According to Bunting, one of the leading designers and manufacturers of magnetic separators, eddy current separators, metal detectors and el… Global Recycling · 3 May 2024 Global Draft ADB Safeguards Policy Derails Achievement of Key Global Agreements We, the undersigned members of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives – Asia Pacific and its allies, call on the ADB’s Board of Directors to reject the diluted, regressive, and […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 2 May 2024 Global Panizzolo Recycling Systems: Solutions that Innovate the Future The rapid transformations involving the metal recovery sector present significant challenges for companies. But how do businesses respond to change? The vision of Panizzolo Recycling Systems, a leading Italian company in the sector, helps us understand how to prepare to make the most of future opportunities. In this exclusive interview with Mauro Panizzolo, the owner […] Global Recycling · 2 May 2024 Global Innovative Proposals on Reducing Plastic Pollution in the Takeaway, Coffee, and New Tea Drink Industries at China's 2024 Two Sessions During the 2024 Two Sessions in China, relevant civil society organizations supported the draft of two comprehensive proposals for the management of plastic pollution in the coffee and new tea drink industries as well as the takeaway sector, aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting environmental protection and sustainable development. Notably, these two proposals were […] Break Free From Plastic · 1 May 2024 Global Mattress Recycling: Repolyol from Polyurethane Foam German-based H&S Anlagentechnik GmbH has realized an industrial-scale reactor plant for RetourMatras, a Dutch recycling company specialized in dismantling of mattresses and their transformation into circular resources. The plant uses an advanced depolymerization recycling technology to produce high-quality recycled polyol (Repolyol) from polyurethane foam (PU) from end-of-life mattresses, the p… Global Recycling · 1 May 2024 Global HaloSep joins the ESWET family ESWET is very happy to welcome our new associate member HaloSep. Producing district heat and electricity through waste incineration is... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 30 Apr 2024 Global Crece el consenso sobre la necesidad de reducir los plásticos en el Tratado sobre plásticos Modestos avances en el texto del Tratado y los trabajos entre sesiones PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA 30 DE ABRIL DE 2024 Ottawa, Ontario, Canadá- Después de más de un año de […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 Apr 2024 Global Global Plastics Treaty – another brick in the wall? A shift from procedure to policy UN processes often resemble life itself: slow-moving until suddenly time runs out, leaving crucial tasks undone. The recent fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) in Ottawa, Canada, added another chapter to the ongoing saga of the Global Plastics Treaty. However, definitive decisions remain elusive, with the final showdown slated for […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Apr 2024 Global Reconnecting in China: Highlights from IE EXPO China and Beyond ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 Apr 2024 Global Growing Consensus on Need for Plastic Reduction in Plastics Treaty Over 50 countries are in favor of a plastics treaty that includes plastic reduction targets at INC-4 amidst efforts from some industries and member states to stall. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 Apr 2024 Global Plastics Europe reaction to conclusion of the INC-4 negotiations in Ottawa Virginia Janssens, Managing Director of Plastics Europe, said: Although we recognise that the negotiations are inherently difficult and some progress… Plastics Europe · 30 Apr 2024 Global INC-4 negotiating countries fail to respond to the magnitude of the plastics crisis Ottawa, Canada | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – The fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) for a global agreement to end plastic pollution concluded after a plenary full of huddles, leaving the most contentious item to the very end of the session: intersessional work, which will not be including […] Break Free From Plastic · 30 Apr 2024 Global Europe’s Leading Machine Manufacturers Utilize TRO’s Industrial Knives For nearly a century, TRO – cutting tools, has been a strong representative of the production of industrial knives. Over the years, TRO has evolved into a global supplier of industrial knives, securing a prominent position among the largest producers in Europe. With a modern approach and a workforce of 150 employees, TRO operates as […] Global Recycling · 30 Apr 2024 Global Study on the Comprehensive Management of Plastic Pollution from Takeaways Executive Summary The takeaway industry is an emerging industry that has created enormous economic scale and social value in a very short period. At the same time, the booming period of the takeaway industry also coincides with a critical period for human beings to deal with global environmental issues such as climate change and plastic […] Break Free From Plastic · 30 Apr 2024 Global Global South Voices Demand Fairness and Action in Plastics Treaty Negotiations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 29 April 2024 29 April 2024, Ottawa, Canada – In a powerful demonstration of unity and purpose, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) hosted a media […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 29 Apr 2024 Global GAIA Plastics Treaty Policy Update INC-4 Day 6, April 28, 2024 Reminder: Global South Media Briefing TODAY at Shaw Center and online! Learn more. Plenary Shows Overwhelming Support for Intersessional Work on PPP On everyone’s […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 29 Apr 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Wels as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 29 Apr 2024 Global GREEN AGENDA FINALE🏁 What a week! Yesterday saw Portugal and Italy honouring their respective democracy celebration days 🌹 Portugal, in particular, was enveloped in festivities as it commemorated 50 years of democracy. Having undergone national elections earlier this year, the country will host more soon – as all EU Member States are preparing to elect their EU representatives. Scheduled to take place between 6th … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 29 Apr 2024 Global Policy in Brief Earlier this month, we launched Policy in Brief. What is Policy in Brief? It is our brand-new series of videos where we break down key policy topics and relevant legislation for the bioplastics industry. In the first episode, our Managing Director, Hasso von Pogrell, introduced our manifesto and our key policy requests ahead of [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2024 Global Member portrait: McCormick Laurence Le Gal - Flavour Solutions R&D Packaging Manager – EMEA at McCormick Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Laurence Le Gal - Flavour Solutions R&D Packaging Manager – EMEA at McCormick, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about McCormick McCormick [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2024 Global The CHAMPION project: Circular High-performance aza-Michael Polymers as Innovative materials Originating from Nature Polymers are an essential element of many aspects of modern life. However, many rely on non-renewable feedstocks and present a range of environmental issues, both during production and once they reach the end-of-life phase. The CHAMPION project aimed at working on biobased thermoset coatings, structural adhesives, automotive interior surfaces and home care additives. European [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2024 Global Don’t miss the PRESERVE training on SSbD On 30 April 2024 at 10:00 am CET the PRESERVE project is organising an online training in webinar format on the implementation of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework in the project. This training is the first webinar of a new series which will touch upon key topics of interest in the [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2024 Global The Renewable Materials Conference 2024 Save the date for the Renewable Materials Conference 2024 (RMC). The conference is the world's largest conference on chemicals and materials based on biomass, CCU or chemical recycling. It will take place from June 11 until June 13 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany). Over three days, many innovative solutions for renewable materials - based on biomass, [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2024 Global Excavator Liebherr R 980 SME in Slag Handling Operations German company Backes Transport und Schlackenaufbereitung GmbH uses the Liebherr R 980 SME crawler excavator for loading hot and cold slag. To meet the challenges of this kind of operation, the machine was specially built per the customer’s requirements. For slag loading work, the machine is equipped with special safety devices such as a fire-fighting […] Global Recycling · 29 Apr 2024 Global GAIA Plastics Treaty Policy Update INC-4 Day 5, April 27, 2024 PRESS CONFERENCE MONDAY APRIL 29, 1 PM SHAW CENTER: Global South Leaders Respond to INC-4 Negotiations Global South leaders–including a Member State Delegate, frontline […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 28 Apr 2024 Global MEDIA ADVISORY: Global South Leaders Respond to INC-4 Negotiations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 28, 2024 Ottawa, Canada– Global South leaders–including a Member State Delegate, frontline community leader, policy expert, and youth activist– will share their perspectives on the lastics […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 28 Apr 2024 Global Sorting of Aluminum Alloys The Italian corporation SGM Magnetics, one of the leaders in X-ray sorting technologies for metal recyclers including X-ray Transmission and X-ray Fluorescence is now launching its latest proprietary X-ray technology called XRF-BS. This technology consists in the combination of X-ray Fluorescence with X-ray Back Scattering presented as an alternative to LIBS (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscop… Global Recycling · 28 Apr 2024 Global GAIA Plastics Treaty Policy Update INC-4 Day 4, April 26, 2024 Mid-Week Plenary: The Clock is Ticking After days of slow progress in negotiations, tonight the dam seemed to break open. Many countries expressed their […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 27 Apr 2024 Global Climate Friendly Future Depends on a Successful Circular Transition Currently, the production, consumption and disposal of products and food are responsible for almost half of global greenhouse gas emissions and up to 90 percent of biodiversity loss, according to the latest Circular Cities Declaration report. This take-make-waste approach is exacerbating the consequences of climate change and, as the demand for strategic resources such as […] Global Recycling · 27 Apr 2024 Global Aliansi Zero Waste Indonesia: Industry lobbyist in disguise as Indonesian Delegation (DELRI) in Plastic Treaty Negotiation Meeting Ottawa, April 25, 2024 – Currently, countries around the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada for the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meeting to discuss the international agreement on plastics […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 27 Apr 2024 Global GAIA Plastics Treaty Policy Update INC-4 Day 3, April 25, 2024 GAIA Priorities Remain on the Table in Contact Groups Member States remained in contact groups for the entirety of the day, and discussions were […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 26 Apr 2024 Global ISWA in Latin America – Highlights from April 2024 ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 26 Apr 2024 Global ESWET Welcomes Landmark EU Parliament Vote on Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) On April 25, the European Parliament passed the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), recognising and strengthening Waste-to-Energy’s role towards a greener Europe. ESWET* welcomes the EU’s ambition that led to this bold move and acknowledges the cooperation of the European institutions to get this legislation over the line. NZIA will accelerate the deployment of technology […] Global Recycling · 26 Apr 2024 Global Mechanical Recycling Must Take Priority and Be Incentivized Chemical recycling needs careful consideration and well-informed, market-based policies to ensure that it complements rather than competes with traditional recycling methods, it has been stressed by the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) in its latest position paper. Mechanical recycling must remain the preferred method on a large scale whereas chemical recycling should be used only […] Global Recycling · 26 Apr 2024 Global Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Outnumber National Delegations, Scientists, and Indigenous Peoples at Plastics Treaty Negotiations OTTAWA, April 25, 2024 — A new analysis from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), in collaboration with the Indigenous Peoples Caucus, Greenpeace, the Break Free From Plastic movement, the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), the Global Center for Good Governance … Break Free From Plastic · 26 Apr 2024 Global A truly transformational time for packaging On the journey towards CEFLEX’s ‘Mission Circular’, our collective understanding and actions is normally measured in small increments; but recent months have seen just the opposite. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 25 Apr 2024 Global European Parliament approves the provisional agreement on packaging waste regulation New measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU. Reloop Platform · 25 Apr 2024 Global GAIA Plastics Treaty Policy Update INC-4 Day 2, April 24, 2024 Contact Groups continued to second day Member States and Observers were in contact groups to continue to hammer out agreement on text. Contact group […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Apr 2024