Recycling news: 2022

Global News in brief: January 2022 Study Shows Consumers Favor Sustainability in Products & Packaging The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) recently released its annual consumer research study showing growing consumer demand for products made from renewable and sustainable materials. In general, the study found 61% of consumers are more interested in companies who produce or use plant-based products. At [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Jan 2022 Global ISWA at EcoWASTE ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Jan 2022 Global Concluding the ISWA Scholarship Programme ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 27 Jan 2022 Global EU cash floodgates open for nuclear and gas There is no environmental, climate or economic reason to include nuclear and fossil gas in the EU investment taxonomy, writes Barbara Mariani. This article was originally published in Social Europe on 25 January 2022. At the turn of the year a European Commission proposal was leaked which would label two polluting energy sources, nuclear and fossil gas, as ‘environmentally sustainable’ in the E… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 27 Jan 2022 Global Cepi vision on paper collection and sorting in Europe Download here. For more information please contact Ulrich Leberle, Cepi Raw Materials Director, at u.leberle@cepi.org CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 26 Jan 2022 Global Europe targets greenwashing and eco-labelling for food New legislation from the EU and France will transform the future of food labelling, write Jean Pierre Schweitzer and Isabel Paliotta. This article was originally published by FoodDrinkEurope. This March, the European Commission will launch the much anticipated (and delayed) Green Claims initiative. Although limited information has been published about the initiative so far, it is expected to re… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 26 Jan 2022 Global Steinmüller Engineering received contract for the expansion of the VERA Hamburg sewage sludge incineration plant In December 2021, Steinmüller Engineering prevailed in an EU-wide bidding process for the construction of a fourth line to expand... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 26 Jan 2022 Global Welcome to our newest Platinum Member: Roland Berger ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Jan 2022 Global CO2 Study: Higher Climate Benefits Thanks to the European Waste Management Sector In a joint study, four European waste management associations: the European Waste Management Association (FEAD); the Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants (CEWEP); the RDF Industry Group; and the Dutch Waste Management Association (DWMA), publish their findings for the potential for CO2 reductions within the waste management sector. The research was conducted by Prognos and CE […] Th… FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 24 Jan 2022 Global CO2 reduction potential by the European Waste Management Sector RECYCLING magazine – 24 January 2022 In a joint study, FEAD; CEWEP; the RDF Industry Group; and the Dutch Waste Management Association (DWMA), publish their findings for the potential for CO2 reductions within the waste management sector. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 24 Jan 2022 Global Recyclers call on EU to end shipping ‘bottlenecks’ mrw – 24 January 2022 The European waste management association FEAD has said the European Commission’s proposed revised Waste Shipment Regulation needs improvement to remove bottlenecks. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 24 Jan 2022 Global Thank you for joining Carbon Footprints for Paper and Board Products Online Webinar! This week, Cepi was joined by The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland to discuss the existing carbon footprint methods, their benefits and future. The Cepinar can be rewatched here and the presented slides are available here. In 2007, Cepi was one of the first to propose a common […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 24 Jan 2022 Global Welcome to our latest Silver Member – ERA Environment & Resources Authority ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Jan 2022 Global FEAD: CO2 emissions in waste-to-energy plants the way forward RECYCLING magazine – 24 January 2022. FEAD full and unwavering support to all the objectives set out in Europe’s New Green Deal. In their day-to-day activities and investments, private waste management companies support the entire waste management chain in reducing CO2 emissions for the whole economy. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 24 Jan 2022 Global ESWET’s reaction to the proposed inclusion of Waste-to-Energy in the EU ETS ESWET welcomes the ENVI Committee draft report on the revision of the EU ETS provided that any inclusion of the... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 24 Jan 2022 Global JOINT STATEMENT: Gas-based generation in the EU Taxonomy: a step in the right direction, though adaptations are needed Cepi and and 9 other European industry sectors call for amendments to the EU Commission’s Taxonomy draft Delegated Act, in order to adequaltely recognise the role of gas power generation and fully benefit from its contribution to a decarbonised and integrated energy system. Read more the full statement Gas–based generation in the EU Taxonomy: a […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Jan 2022 Global JOINT STATEMENT: Criteria for high-efficiency cogeneration must consider industrial CHP operators Cepi and and 4 other European cogneration industry sectors call on EU leaders to adapt the EU Taxonomy, a framework to drive finance towards green projects and technologies, so that it is more favourable to cogeneration, or CHP. Read more the full statement Criteria for high-efficiency cogeneration must consider industrial CHP operators. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Jan 2022 Global CO2 Emissions in Waste-to-Energy Plants: The Way Forward GLOBAL RECYCLING – 21 January 2022 FEAD, the EU association representing private waste management companies, expresses full and unwavering support to all the objectives set out in Europe’s New Green Deal. In their day-to-day activities and investments, private waste management companies support the entire waste management chain in reducing CO2 emissions for the whole economy. […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 21 Jan 2022 Global Safe and Efficient Waste Shipments Require Strengthened Recycling and Recovery Markets in the EU The post Safe and Efficient Waste Shipments Require Strengthened Recycling and Recovery Markets in the EU appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 21 Jan 2022 Global EucoLight study develops technical method for automated type detection within lamp waste streams 21st January 2022 Brussels, 21st January 2022. EucoLight, the European Association of collection and recycling organisations for Waste... L'articolo EucoLight study develops technical method for automated type detection within lamp waste streams proviene da Eucolight . EucoLight · 21 Jan 2022 Global Disposable e-bikes? The problem with unrepairable batteries You’d be forgiven for thinking that bicycles are ideal products when it comes to repairability. Unfortunately, it seems, bikes too are a victim of the common trope: they don’t make ‘em like they used to, write Jean-Pierre Schweitzer and Chloé Mikolajczak. At least this is what a US based campaign claimed last week, as bike mechanics called on manufacturers to stop producing “built to fail budge… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 20 Jan 2022 Global Disposable e-bikes? The problem with unrepairable batteries Between 2019-2020, 3 million e-bikes were sold in Europe, representing around 20% of all bikes sold across the continent. But are their batteries easily repairable and replaceable? Right to Repair Europe · 20 Jan 2022 Global Online shopping: how the Digital Services Act fails consumers and the environment The proposal of Digital Services Act is in need of amendments as it fails to enforce liability to online marketplaces for selling products with insufficient consumer and environmental protection, writes Viktor Miruchna at Environmental Action Germany (Deutsche Umwelthilfe – DUH). “It’s cheaper to order it online!” – so goes the advertising, but what is the actual cost of shopping online? The bo… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 19 Jan 2022 Global [Guest Blog] The New International Debt: Waste ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 18 Jan 2022 Global CEEAG 2022 – A proper level playing field for the recycling sector is needed to achieve a circular economy Industrial Process News – 17 January 2022 FEAD welcomes the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022 (‘CEEAG’) endorsed recently by the European Commission, that provide the necessary framework to align public support with the Green Deal objectives. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 17 Jan 2022 Global The new year is here – is Europe ready for the fastest transition in our lifetime? The long anticipated crisis of resource scarcity is here. On top of the climate crisis, not having yet recovered from the pandemic and loaded with debt from the last financial crisis, we are now experiencing how the disruption of supply chains, combined with the surging energy prices is pushing prices upwards across the board. Considering […] Zero Waste Europe · 17 Jan 2022 Global BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming Cities’ Relationship with Nature - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 17 Jan 2022 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Zero Waste Italy Each month, our ZWE Changemakers campaign sheds a spotlight on one of our member organisations. This month, we present Zero Waste Italy. Italy was the birthplace of zero waste cities in Europe and continues to be home to the highest number of municipalities that are implementing zero waste strategies today. With 326 municipalities joining the […] Zero Waste Europe · 14 Jan 2022 Global Plastics production continued to rise in Q3 2021 despite a decline in EU27 manufacturing production The production of plastics in the EU27 continued to rise in the third quarter 2021 despite a decline in EU27… Plastics Europe · 13 Jan 2022 Global ESR or ETS: Waste treatments should be in the same basket The full position paper: “ESWET position on the proposed revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Directive and... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 12 Jan 2022 Global LOCOMINAR: Material requirements for the green transition – 26 January – Online Locominar: Material requirements for the green transition Wednesday 26 January, 10:00 – 11:30 CET Please register here The transition towards a climate neutral economy, as proposed […] European Environmental Bureau · 11 Jan 2022 Global Industry Working Group – 31 January – Online Industry Working Group Meeting Friday 31st January 2022, 9:30 – 13:00 CET. Getting ready for Industrial Emissions Directive 2.0 (review). Objective of the virtual EEB […] European Environmental Bureau · 11 Jan 2022 Global Thank You Day: Celebrating the Editor in Chief of Waste Management & Research ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 11 Jan 2022 Global Digital Deposit Return Systems – What you need to know Our overview of the new digital elements that are included within the concept of digital deposit return systems (DDRS). Reloop Platform · 11 Jan 2022 Global Capacity Building Webinar on Children and Chemicals – 7 February – Online The EEB would like to invite you to our latest capacity building webinar on Chemicals and Children that will take place on 7 February 14:00 -15:30 CET. The webinar will cover several aspects of […] European Environmental Bureau · 10 Jan 2022 Global How to collect and manage organics well – lessons from Slovenia The start of 2022 marks two years to go until the separate collection of bio-waste will become mandatory for all EU member states. Ahead of this important deadline, we hear from Jaka Kranjc, Secretary-General at our Slovenian member, Ekologi brez meja, about what the rest of the EU can learn from Slovenia, which made the […] Zero Waste Europe · 10 Jan 2022 Global Rethinking economic governance: it’s time for a Sustainability and Wellbeing Pact Ahead of the European Commission publishing a review of the EU economic governance framework this summer, the EEB calls for a new framework that is redirected towards a sustainability and wellbeing approach. Although the consultation is still open on the website of the European Commission, civil society organisations and the general public could submit a response and have a say until December 2… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 10 Jan 2022 Global UNEP Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum – 7-10 February – Online Global Major Groups and Stakeholder Forum (GMGSF) Before UNEA 5.2 7-10 February 2022 Please register here The EEB and Women Engage for a Common Future, with […] European Environmental Bureau · 10 Jan 2022 Global Circular Economy Working Group Session on Sustainable Product Policy- 16 February – Online Circular Economy Working Group Session On Sustainable Product Policy 16 February 14:30 – 16:30 CET This session will focus on Sustainable Product Initiative, as a […] European Environmental Bureau · 9 Jan 2022 Global Council of EU Presidencies, Past and Present – Green or Not? Greater environmental ambition is urgently needed as the baton passes from a disappointing Slovenian Presidency to France. A new year begins, and with it the next Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Slovenia has held the mantle for the previous six months, the last member of the Presidency Trio with Portugal and Germany. France now takes up the rotating Presidency for the first six… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 7 Jan 2022