Recycling news: 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 Global CSOs Denounce ADB’s Draft Safeguards Policy, Call for Immediate Revisions Ahead of the ADB’s Annual Meeting next month, civil society groups are firmly calling on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to go back to the drawing board and overhaul the […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Apr 2024 Global Going Ghent-ly into that good night: how ZWE’s Network-Wide Gathering had our eyes set on the future After three whirlwind days in Ghent, Zero Waste Europe’s Network-Wide Gathering (NWG) Europe was both a marathon and a sprint — a full-on yet infinitely energising experience that left us all more optimistic and charged to strive for a true zero waste society. This NWG, over 60 of Zero Waste Europe’s members and staff flocked […] Zero Waste Europe · 25 Apr 2024 Global The State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report – 4th edition This 4th edition of the State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report looks back at 2023, spotlighting innovative local initiatives across Europe that promote environmental and community benefits. Despite facing urgent challenges, including record heat in 2023, this report aims to inspire hope by showcasing the progress towards zero waste cities. It celebrates the tireless efforts of […] Zero Waste Europe · 25 Apr 2024 Global New Research Confirms Plastic Production Is Directly Linked to Plastic Pollution APRIL 24, 2024 – A research paper published today in Science Advances reveals a direct correlation between plastic production and plastic pollution, such that every 1% increase in consumer goods companies’ plastic production is associated with a 1% increase in plastic pollution in the environment. The study finds that fast-moving consumer goods companies disproportionately contribute […] Break Free From Plastic · 24 Apr 2024 Global Fast-and-loose: Historic move as EU rushes to remove environmental safeguards in the CAP despite renewed calls from scientists to accelerate climate action In a little over a month, the EU has pushed through a major reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) – without any public debate or […] European Environmental Bureau · 24 Apr 2024 Global Parliament votes to strengthen air quality laws Civil society welcomes the positive outcome of the vote on the proposed Ambient Air Quality Directives (AAQD). On Wednesday 24 April, 2023, the European Parliament approved […] European Environmental Bureau · 24 Apr 2024 Global GAIA Plastics Treaty Policy Update INC-4 Day 1, April 23, 2024 Setting the Stage: the Opening Plenary Today marked the first day of the fourth round of negotiations for a global plastics treaty. Member States […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 24 Apr 2024 Global PPWR: FEVE commends the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation for addressing initial proposal’s flaws FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 24 Apr 2024 Global Press release: New EU packaging rules are almost here. For the pulp and paper industry, legal certainty is a good thing. The pulp and paper industry welcomes today’s vote at the EU Parliament on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that supports the trilogue agreement and avoids delaying the legislative process. The last step will be a final confirmation of the agreement by the EU Council. After an intensive democratic process that has brought forth […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 24 Apr 2024 Global Reaction to European Parliament Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation vote Virginia Janssens, Managing Director of Plastics Europe, said: “Today’s European Parliament Plenary vote is an important milestone in the transition… Plastics Europe · 24 Apr 2024 Global Putting Rights First in the Green Transition II Last week, the EEB, along with Amnesty, CATAPA and RAID, brought together environmental defenders from all over the globe to better understand how the green transition can be pursued while including communities and respecting their rights. As the EU’s impending due diligence legislation faces a crucial vote in Parliament today, the significance of this discussion is paramount, write Ruby Silk a… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Apr 2024 Global Ghana and its Waste Management The Republic of Ghana is on the road to circular economy. In 2021, the West African country had more than eight million households. The daily produced quantity of solid waste was estimated at nearly 12,710 tons. Only ten percent of this amount was collected and treated appropriately. As of 2021, over 3.1 million households disposed […] Global Recycling · 24 Apr 2024 Global Pro-planet products: what’s in the new EU Ecodesign law (and what is not) Great news: Europe has a new Ecodesign law for sustainable products. Less great news: loopholes remain when it comes to destroying unsold devices, toxic substances, social due diligence, and wiggle room for online platforms to evade the law. Sonja Leyvraz, Bich Dao and Roberta Arbinolo report. With consumers increasingly concerned about sustainability and burning pressure from environmental cam… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 23 Apr 2024 Global Analysis of the adopted Directive on Common Rules Promoting the Repair of Goods After years of intense campaigning by right to repair advocates, EU lawmakers have finally agreed upon new repair rules. Read our full analysis of these new rules! Right to Repair Europe · 23 Apr 2024 Global Connections: Dispelling Concerns About Phosphorus In Compost Compost is a cure rather than a concern when you are worried about phosphorus and water quality. BioCycle · 23 Apr 2024 Global Regulatory And Community Engagement Guides For AD Facilities NEWMOA, NERC, Clean & Healthy New York, and the Connecticut Coalition for Economic and Environmental Justice received a U.S. EPA grant in 2022 to develop guidance and training on environmental justice engagement and regulatory compliance to support anaerobic digestion of food waste in communities in the Northeast. BioCycle · 23 Apr 2024 Global U.S. Composting Industry Survey The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) collaborated with the US Composting Council (USCC) to conduct a survey of the compost manufacturing industry in the U.S. BioCycle · 23 Apr 2024 Global Save Big Reuse’s NYC Composting Site Speak out against NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue’s decision to evict the operation from its location under the Queensboro Bridge in the Borough of Queens. BioCycle · 23 Apr 2024 Global Compostable Packaging Field Disintegration Testing Data Released How well does certified, food-contact compostable packaging actually break down in real-world composting facilities? BioCycle · 23 Apr 2024 Global EPA Classifies PFOA And PFOS As Hazardous Substances On April 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially designated two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers — as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Su… BioCycle · 23 Apr 2024 Global Residential Food Scraps Initiatives In Buffalo The City of Buffalo, New York, isn’t winging it when it comes to residential food scraps collection and composting. BioCycle · 23 Apr 2024 Global Cross sectoral statement on measuring recycled content / motion for a resolution on SUP draft implementing act At its plenary sitting in Strasbourg this week, the European Parliament will be asked to vote on the ENVI Committee’s… Plastics Europe · 23 Apr 2024 Global Relaunching European Competitiveness- A Joint European Industry Manifesto A coalition of 85 European and national industry associations has banded together to address the imminent risk of de-industrialization across our continent by revitalizing Europe’s competitiveness. As the EU embarks on a new policy cycle amid significant global disruptions caused by technology and geopolitics, there is mounting pressure on an already strained economic landscape. It is imperativ… EXPRA · 23 Apr 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Aegae Saneamento e Participacoes as our Newest Platinum Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 23 Apr 2024 Global Only one out of 13 EU Chemical Strategy benchmarks fully met BRUSSELS, 23 April 20224 Slow progress on chemical protections as elections approach. The EU is lagging in its commitment to “significantly reduce” people’s exposure to hazardous […] European Environmental Bureau · 23 Apr 2024