Recycling news: 2024

Global THE TIME IS NOW⏰ The EU elections are upon us! In the coming days, multiple EU countries will light up with demonstrations of support for using your vote to protect the environment, our health and our future. Are you in Brussels? Join us tomorrow! On the road to 6-9 June, one (tricky) word keeps popping up: competitiveness. Yet a competitive economy is not at odds with climate or environmental action. Quite the… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 5 Jun 2024 Global Philippine CSOs Criticize Corporate Influence and Technofixes At ACEF 2024 Manila, 3 June 2024 – The Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2024 hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is underway amid escalating climate challenges and economic pressures across low- […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 4 Jun 2024 Global Heat pumps: the missing piece of the puzzle The European Union is lining up all the possible solutions to respond to the increasing demand for alternative and reliable... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 4 Jun 2024 Global A trailblazer for the ecological transition How a European Pact for the Future can ensure leadership for sustainable development and global justice. As the European Union approaches elections, discussions about the next set of political priorities are paramount. It seems that some political leaders want to sweep the climate-biodiversity-pollution crisis under the carpet. Also the fact that extreme poverty and inequality have been on the … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 4 Jun 2024 Global 73 EU candidates pledge a toxic-free future ahead of EU-elections In a move to prioritise public health and environmental sustainability, 19 leading environmental and health organisations have united to call on EU candidates to commit to […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Jun 2024 Global New study shows advantages of a mixed deposit system in France New study examining the appropriateness of deploying a mixed deposit versus a deposit for reuse only in France. Reloop Platform · 4 Jun 2024 Global 5 things you should know about UNEP’s Global Electric Mobility Programme in Africa By Kenza Sara Elazkem, GAIA’s North Africa Outreach Coordinator. As you might already know, GAIA launched a new program focused on batteries last April – primarily electric vehicle batteries – with […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Jun 2024 Global Mobilisation des Jeunes Volontaires pour la Protection du Lac Kivu contre la Pollution Plastique By SOPRODE Le 27 octobre 2023, une mobilisation sans précédent a eu lieu au Sud-Kivu, en République Démocratique du Congo, impliquant des jeunes bénévoles partageant une mission commune : responsabiliser […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Jun 2024 Global Desperation under the Maple Leaf Meets a Growing Consensus to Reduce Plastic Production at the INC4 Masked Industry Lobbyists sang the praises of plastic from the airport to the streets of Canada, while Human Rights Defenders marched to End the Plastic Era! By Merrisa Naidoo, GAIA’s […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Jun 2024 Global The limits of biomonitoring in assessing Waste-to-Energy emissions European Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants exhibit very low emissions and minimal impact on their surroundings, as they are among the most... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 3 Jun 2024 Global EucoLight Conference 2024 Venice-Mestre A step towards the challenges of the European platform for the recycling of lighting WEEE EucoLight, the European Association committed to circular economy for lighting WEEE successfully concluded its 7th annual conference that took place on 23-24 May 2024 in Venice-Mestre (and online), hosted by its Italian member, Consorzio Ecolamp. It was a great experience […] L'articolo EucoLight Conferenc… EucoLight · 31 May 2024 Global Meet EUBP’s Lorette Du Preez In Early May, we happily welcomed Lorette Du Preez to the European Bioplastics team. Lorette has joined us as our Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs and will be working from our Brussels office. Learn more about her in the portrait below. Tea or coffee? After years of being a coffee addict, I’ve decided [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2024 Global Member portrait: PTT MCC Biochem Phasanti Boonsuit, Marketing Analyst at PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Phasanti Boonsuit - Marketing Analyst at PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd. (PTTMCC) PTTMCC [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2024 Global New R&D project on waste management and upcycling project kicking off in June 2024 MoeBIOS is a new R&D project funded by the European Union through the Circular Biobased Europe Joint Undertaking focusing on the improvement of waste management of biobased plastics and on the upcycling in packaging, textile and agriculture sectors. The project will kick off in June 2024 under the lead of ITENE and with 21 [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2024 Global PRESERVE Training on Biodegradation by Normec OWS On 24 May 2024 at 10:00 am CET, the PRESERVE project organised an online training, delivered by EUBP member Normec OWS and moderated by European Bioplastics. The training on “Biodegradation: one concept, many environments” is the second webinar of a training series which touches upon key topics of interest in the realm of sustainable packaging [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 May 2024 Global #ISWAatIFAT – Curated highlights from May 2024 ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 May 2024 Global The deal is sealed: the EU mercury regulation is moving to the next stage Today, the Council of the EU gave its final green light to the revised text of the Regulation on Mercury, sealing the deal and leading by […] European Environmental Bureau · 30 May 2024 Global High support for deposit return Polling shows that seven out of 10 people in Great Britain support the introduction of a deposit return system. Reloop Platform · 29 May 2024 Global Overconsumption of transition minerals will cost us the earth The world is scrambling for the critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition. Last week at the OECD Minerals Forum in Paris, representatives from government, business, and civil society discussed how to source them responsibly. But to avoid a repeat of past injustices and ensure a just energy transition, imposing strict sustainability requirements is not enough. Rich countries must … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 29 May 2024 Global F-gases, an unprecedented case of chemical pollution The transition to refrigerants and blowing agents using F-gases with lower global warming potential may have reduced climate impacts but the inconvenient truth is that these F-gases are themselves or degrade into mobile and highly persistent PFAS, that are rapidly building up in rainwater, groundwater, ocean water, human blood and vegetation – with no effective remediation. The good news is cli… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 29 May 2024 Global BMH Technology Enters Shredder Business, Presents a New Fine Shredder BMH Technology Oy is well-known as a leading supplier of industrial scale material handling equipment and complete plant solutions. Now, the company is starting to offer its TYRANNOSAURUS® shredders and crushers as stand-alone equipment. The new TYRANNOSAURUS® 1200A series FineShredders will have their premier at IFAT Munich 2024. Shredders and crushers are always the key […] Global Recycling · 29 May 2024 Global We are accelerating the transition to a resilient, technology-driven bioeconomy - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 29 May 2024 Global Day of Action Against Incineration The Day of Action Against Incineration is a coordinated day of action to demonstrate wide opposition on waste incineration, including Waste-to-Energy (WTE) incinerators, two-stage incinerators (i.e. gasification, pyrolysis), waste co-incineration […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 29 May 2024 Global NATURAL BEAUTY, COLOURFUL FUTURE: A CALL FOR A HEALTHY SKIN FOR ALL The desire for many dark-skinned women – and increasingly men – to whiten their complexion is rife, feeding a growing skin whitening industry estimated at USD 9.88 billion in 2021. This phenomenon speaks volumes of the long-lasting and pervasive impact of the discriminatory values of colonial times, which dictate a predominantly ‘white’ standard on beauty, well into our modern days. The Interna… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 27 May 2024 Global Emissions reality check: the crucial role of biomonitoring in understanding the real impact of waste incinerators As people and communities’ demands for sustainable waste management solutions intensify globally, waste incinerators are often promoted by the industry as a viable solution to reduce landfill use and generate energy. The European incinerator plants are often described by industry players as modern and safe” in terms of their environmental performance. However, the potential health […] Zero Waste Europe · 27 May 2024 Global AFRICA DAY 2024 Unraveling the Crisis: Textile Waste in Africa By Andrea (Andi) Dixon, Africa Program Associate In our pursuit to raise awareness around the textile waste crisis in Africa, our Africa Day […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 May 2024 Global Press release: The Council presents its to-do list for Europe’s competitiveness, making bioeconomy a priority for the next Commission In its last meeting before the EU elections, the European Competitiveness Council presented today what could be considered as its guidelines for the upcoming Commission on how to keep Europe from an industrial decline. The plan entails supporting industries which have already taken the path of increased circularity, embraced the bioeconomy, and decoupled growth from […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 24 May 2024 Global #ISWAatIFAT: A week full of reunions, connections and future prospects ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 May 2024 Global New fact sheet offers insight into performance of deposit return systems Reloop's newly updated fact sheet, offering a detailed summary of global return rates for deposit return systems (DRS) in place around the world, along with insights into their performance and the key factors that influence their effectiveness. Reloop Platform · 24 May 2024 Global THE DISCONNECT 📴 Two weeks left until the European elections, and Brussels is abuzz with policy makers and civil society presenting their visions for the future of our Union. However, there is a notable disconnect between high-level debates and what the people want. This is why we’ve launched the ‘European Pact for the Future’, promoting an agenda of hope, which is supported by a wide coalition of civil society… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 May 2024 Global Call for Member States to support an EU Sustainable Carbon Policy Package as a part of a future green EU Industrial Deal Any future European Industrial Deal to complement the Green Deal should include measures to develop sustainable carbon markets and boost… Plastics Europe · 24 May 2024 Global Informe revela alarmante impacto de grandes empresas en la contaminación por plásticos en Latinoamérica Para su publicación inmediata En un esfuerzo por abordar la creciente crisis de contaminación por plásticos en Latinoamérica, organizaciones miembros de Break Free From Plastic de nueve países desarrollaron un […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 23 May 2024 Global #ISWAatIFAT: Young Professionals and First Impressions ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 23 May 2024 Global EUROPEAN LEADERS ASKED TO INTRODUCE AN EU CIRCULAR MATERIAL USE ACT The post EUROPEAN LEADERS ASKED TO INTRODUCE AN EU CIRCULAR MATERIAL USE ACT appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 23 May 2024 Global #ISWAatIFAT: Joint Programme with German Environment Agency (UBA) ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 23 May 2024 Global #ISWAatIFAT: Main Stage Spotlight ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 22 May 2024 Global Scheuch cooperates in successful retrofit project As part of modernisation measures at the Pirmasens waste incineration plant, the first of a total of two electrostatic precipitator... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 21 May 2024 Global Convertus Acquires Freestate Farms Composting Facility Convertus Group announced its acquisition of the Freestate Farms yard trimmings and food scraps composting facility. BioCycle · 21 May 2024 Global Food Scraps Composting Partnership In LA The City of Los Angeles’ Bureau of Sanitation secured a $400,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to increase composting practices and reduce food waste in communities across the city … BioCycle · 21 May 2024 Global Compost Air Emissions Research Washington State University (WSU) researchers have received a $2.5 million grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology to study emissions from composting. BioCycle · 21 May 2024