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Global EUBP Material Management Concept Open the document Achieving EU Green Deal Goals - How bioplastics contribute to a climate-neutral future The European Green Deal sets out the Union‘s ambition to become climate neutral by 2050 in all sectors of the economy, including chemicals and materials. For all sectors, the Deal sets out a roadmap that aims to [...] European Bioplastics News · 11 Sept 2023 Global German Building Law Puts Europe’s Heating Transition On Shaky Grounds In a move that may have profound implications for Europe’s ambitious heating transition, the German Parliament voted today to keep the door open to fossil fuel […] European Environmental Bureau · 8 Sept 2023 Global EuRIC Hails ITRE Committee’s Adoption of CRMs Report as a Landmark Victory for Recyclers The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) welcomes the ITRE committee’s adoption of the Report on Critical Raw Materials, which reflects the recycling industry’s concerns and recommendations. The adopted report addresses critical issues, such as the preservation of definition of large companies, ensuring transparency in assessing strategic raw materials and prioritising projects … Global Recycling · 8 Sept 2023 Global Waste Incineration is not a Solution; it’s Pollution. We refuse to burn waste. September 8, 2023 – West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil on Wednesday (9/8/2023) has announced the name of the winner of the tender that will build and manage the Legok Nangka […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 7 Sept 2023 Global From Ore to Omen: Mining’s Environmental and Social Wake-Up Call Over the last 20 years, mining activities with severe ecological and social harms have surged worldwide. Since 2000, the global extraction rate has doubled for materials such as bauxite, copper, gold, iron, manganese and nickel. Nickel has already reached a scale 120% times greater than the cumulative extraction before 2000, while cobalt extraction has already surpassed historical levels by 150… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Sept 2023 Global All we know about coal mines and why it’s not enough How much water does mining in Europe consume? How many dangerous emissions are coal mines responsible for? We did not know… until now. There is a lack of accessible and comparable information about coal mines in Europe. To fill in this gap, we introduce the EU Mine Data Viewer. This new platform provides data on size, water usage, carbon emissions and much more. Despite the room for improvement… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Sept 2023 Global Los miembros de #BreakFreeFromPlastic, optimistas por el borrador cero para un tratado global de plásticos, piden negociaciones ambiciosas Las próximas negociaciones del INC-3 en noviembre en Kenia determinarán la eficacia del tratado Manila – Siguiendo el mandato que surgió del segundo Comité Intergubernamental de Negociación en París para un acuerdo […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 5 Sept 2023 Global Webinar: Embracing Zero Waste: A Path to Addressing Climate During a webinar titled "Embracing Zero Waste: A Path to Addressing Climate," which was hosted by Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and other member organizations, they had a discussion about zero waste systems. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 5 Sept 2023 Global NIPE FAGIO IS PAVING THE WAY WITH ITS ZERO WASTE ACADEMY Nipe Fagio, a member of the Global Alliance for Anti-Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Africa, has started the implementation of their online Zero Waste Academy in Tanzania, with a primary focus on the African continent. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 5 Sept 2023 Global AMCEN 2023: A GAIA AFRICA MEMBER PERSPECTIVE The 19th ordinary session of the Africa Ministerial Conference on Environment (AMCEN) took place from 14-18 August 2023 at Ethiopian Skylight hotel in Addis Ababa. The session’s theme was Seizing opportunities and enhancing collaboration to address environment challenges in Africa. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 5 Sept 2023 Global New Release: Zero Draft of the international legally binding instrument on Plastic Pollution ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 5 Sept 2023 Global Study assesses the climate impact of Reusable Systems versus Single-use Takeaway Packaging This study involves modelling to measure the greenhouse gas emissions from reusable takeaway packaging compared to single-use equivalents. Reloop Platform · 5 Sept 2023 Global #BreakFreeFromPlastic Members Encouraged by the Zero Draft for a Global Plastics Treaty Call for Ambitious Negotiations Manila – Following the mandate that emerged from the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee in Paris for a global agreement to end plastic pollution, today the UN Environment Programme and the Chair of the INC, H.E. Mr. Gustavo Adolfo Meza-Cuadra Velasquez (Perú), released a treaty zero draft to be negotiated at the upcoming INC-3 in November […] Break Free From Plastic · 4 Sept 2023 Global New EU Rules: Smartphones and Tablets will follow new ecodesign requirements by June 2025! As of June 2025 smartphones and tablets will have to follow the new EU ecodesign rules. Read the article for our take on repairability aspects. Right to Repair Europe · 4 Sept 2023 Global Afvalfonds/KIDV (THE NETHERLANDS) Update 2023 KIDV Recycle Check Flexible Plastic Packaging EXPRA · 3 Sept 2023 Global EEQ (CANADA) Residents of the East End of the island of Montreal will be able to rely on a high-performance sorting centre as of 2025 EXPRA · 3 Sept 2023 Global ECOEMBES (SPAIN) The environmentally focused education of the ‘Naturaliza’ project reaches over 16,000 kids during the 2022-2023 school year During this academic year, more than 350 teachers from all over Spain joined the Naturaliza network, raising awareness about various environmental issues in their classrooms. The education project by Ecoembes offers training, resources, and guidance to primary school teachers to incorporate environmental education across their subjects... EXPRA · 2 Sept 2023 Global The Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) on Plastic Pollution, 13-19 November 2023, Nairobi, Kenya The Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-3) , 13-19 November 2023, Nairobi, Kenya EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation & EXPRA Position EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Waste Early Warning Report 2023 European Commission's Report Highlights Member States' Progress Towards Waste Management Targets Brussels, June 2023 EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Proposal for a targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive European Commission Proposes Directive to Address Textiles and Food Waste in Circular Economy Efforts, Brussels, July 2023 EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Announcing Full Agenda – Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023 Come join us in Brussels, the heart of Europe, for the Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023. Here is the chance to come together and discuss the opportunities, challenges and latest developments of the present and future of chemical recycling with experts from the industry, the plastics value chain, European and national authorities, academia, NGOs, research […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 1 Sept 2023 Global Introduction by the Managing Director We trust you have enjoyed a delightful summer and are geared up for a productive autumn as September kicks off a season filled with exciting developments. The 10th anniversary of EXPRA was an outstanding milestone for the International Alliance. EXPRA · 1 Sept 2023 Global Big reshuffle at the Commission In the intricate tapestry of European policy, a series of pivotal developments are orchestrating the course of climate action and green policies within the European Union. These unfolding events hold the potential to reshape the trajectory of environmental sustainability, sparking debates and speculations about the future of climate governance. Central to these developments is [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global Improved Seedling logo for industrially compostable products European Bioplastics recently published the updated Seedling Certification Scheme for products made of industrially compostable materials, which came into force in July 2023. The Seedling logo is a registered trademark owned by European Bioplastics. It proves that a product is certified industrially compostable according to the European standard EN 13432. When successfully certified, the [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global Set your reminders for EBC 23! Mark your calendars! The registration for the 2023 edition of the European Bioplastics Conference is now open. We are excited to welcome you on 12-13 December 2023 in Berlin or online. The hybrid format of this year’s event will allow you to join either in person at the Titanic Hotel Berlin or comfortably log-in [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global How does the European consumer perceive bioplastics? BIOnTOp has recently published a report evaluating the state of the bioplastics market and value chain in Europe, and the perception that the European consumers have on bioplastics materials. The main findings of the study can be summarised as follows: Awareness and Knowledge: The study identifies a lack of knowledge among consumers regarding biobased [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global 3rd PHA World Congress 2023 The successful PHA World Congress, organised by bioplastics MAGAZINE together with GO!PHA goes into its third edition. On October 10 and 11, 2023 the 3rd PHA World Congress will be held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta. The congress will address the progress, challenges, and market opportunities for the formation of this new [...] European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global Recent peer reviewed publications Recyclability studies on Poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PLA/PBSA) biobased and biodegradable films Coltelli, M.-B., Aliotta, L., Fasano, G., Miketa, F., Brkić, F., Alonso, R., Romei, M., Cinelli, P., Canesi, I., Gigante, V., Lazzeri, A., Recyclability Studies on Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PLA/PBSA) Biobased and Biodegradable Films. Macromol. M… European Bioplastics News · 1 Sept 2023 Global UPCOMING EVENTS WITH EXPRA PARTICIPATION Here are the upcoming events in which EXPRA Management and representatives will be actively involved and presenting EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global CONAI at the event “Packaging Fit for Purpose” in the European Parliament, June 2023 EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global OECD WORKSHOP ON EPR SCHEMES HELD IN PARIS, May 2023 EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global New EXPRA President and the Board of Directors EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global New EXPRA partners: The Packaging Forum, New Zeland, and Rekopol Organizacja Odzysku Opakowań S.A., Poland, join the EPR Network EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global Packaging Waste and Sustainable Forum – INFORMA CONNECT, April 2023 For 31 years running, the Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum, organized by INFORMA and with EXPRA as a supporting partner, has remained a pivotal event. EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global EXPRA 10th years anniversary, 26 April, 2023 EXPRA · 30 Aug 2023 Global Guest Blog: “Suddenly” at the Winter School ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 Aug 2023 Global Event: Circular Choices for a competitive EU bioeconomy 26 September 2023 14:00*-17:00 registrations from 13:30* Thon Hotel EU Rue de la Loi 75, 1040 Brussels Panel debate: Supporting EU competitiveness for green industrialisation objectivesAs the Spanish EU Presidency prioritises the reindustrialisation of the EU and how to ensure open strategic autonomy, the role of sustainable value chains of manufacturing industries will be key […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 30 Aug 2023 Global Three reasons to ban climate neutral claims now ‘Carbon neutral’, ‘zero-emission’, ‘climate positive’… from food to clothing to intercontinental flights, an ever-increasing number of products and services are advertised as good for the climate – but are they? With consumers increasingly caring about the environmental and climate impacts of their purchases, climate neutrality is one of the most widespread green claims on the market – as well … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Aug 2023 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine Each month, our ZWE Changemakers campaign sheds a spotlight on one of our member organisations. This month, we give the microphone to our member in Ukraine, Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine. Born out of a wish to unify the efforts of the zero waste movement in Ukraine, the alliance and its six member organisations are working […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Aug 2023