Recycling news: 2023

Global Joint NGO-industry letter to MEPs on the EU Textiles Strategy and closed-loop recycling The letter focuses on the issue of downcycling PET beverage bottles in textiles claimed to be "sustainable" or "circular." Reloop Platform · 9 Mar 2023 Global Letter from NGO Industry Coalition of closed loop recycling in the EU Sustainable and Circular Textiles Strategy The post Letter from NGO Industry Coalition of closed loop recycling in the EU Sustainable and Circular Textiles Strategy appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 8 Mar 2023 Global Shaping raw materials policy: it’s time for civil society to dig in The past few years have turned the EU's perception of raw materials on its head. META (European Environmental Bureau) · 8 Mar 2023 Global Global Zero Waste Cities Summit GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 8 Mar 2023 Global Rethinking fiscal policy is everyone’s business – here’s why The EU's fiscal policy is radically unfit for a world drowning in crises. In fact, it aggravates these crises. Changing the course will require forgoing arbitrary rules, a few myths and an outdated economic mindset. META (European Environmental Bureau) · 8 Mar 2023 Global Putting rights first in the green transition Last week, environmental defenders from Ecuador, Portugal, Chile, Brazil, Indonesia, and Sweden came together in the European Parliament to speak about the environmental injustices being done to their communities and to call on the EU to put rights first in the green transition. With the EU’s plans for critical raw materials due to be published in mid-March and the Parliament in the process of … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 8 Mar 2023 Global El sello basura cero de Filipinas: compromiso comunitario y recicladores de base Por Camila Aguilera, comunicaciones GAIA América Latina y el Caribe. A pesar de que el viaje desde Chile tomó dos días, una vez allá se siente que con Filipinas estamos […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 7 Mar 2023 Global Connections: A Tale Of Two Very Different Cities Hanoi and Sydney are both home to about 5 million people, give or take a 100,000. The economy in both countries is strong. The similarities basically end there. BioCycle · 7 Mar 2023 Global UK Diners And Food Waste Attitudes A new report presents findings of research WRAP has carried out to understand citizen experiences when eating a sit-down meal out of home, and the attitudes and behaviors that lead to or prevent food waste. BioCycle · 7 Mar 2023 Global City Ordinance Prohibits Organics From Trash Destined For Disposal The Aspen (Colorado) City Council approved an ordinance in late February that prohibit organics from trash headed for landfill disposal. BioCycle · 7 Mar 2023 Global Vermont Draft Policy Addresses Food Waste Source Separation, Depackaging The DEC released the draft on Feb. 15 — “Draft Policy for Source Separation of Food Residuals and Heavily Packaged Food Residuals” — incorporating the stakeholder’s recommendation. BioCycle · 7 Mar 2023 Global Community Composters Grow Into A Movement Highlights from the 2023 7th National Cultivating Community Composting Forum and Field Day, along with a preview of ILSR’s 2022 Community Composter Census. Part I BioCycle · 6 Mar 2023 Global Four leading associations team up to tackle the EU’s waste implementation gap Recycling Portal – 21 February 2023 – On March 1, FEAD, EURIC, MWE, and CEWEP, four of the most prominent associations in the waste management and recycling sector, joined forces and held a dinner debate with policymakers to address the gap in the implementation of the EU’s waste legislation. The event brought together waste management […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 6 Mar 2023 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023 – Save the date! Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) is pleased to announce the next edition of its forum will be held 21 – 22 September 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023 is a chance to come together and discuss the opportunities, challenges and latest developments of the present and future of chemical recycling with experts […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 6 Mar 2023 Global Register for our upcoming webinar on 23 March Join us for the second webinar in Reloop's Deep Dive into European DRS series, as we explore the deposit return systems (DRS) in Iceland and Finland. Reloop Platform · 6 Mar 2023 Global The story of Gusinje Gusinje, a municipality nestled in the rural landscape of Montenegro, has undergone a remarkable journey towards zero waste in just 30 months. With active involvement from all stakeholders, guided by Zero Waste Europe, and driven by citizen participation, Gusinje has achieved significant milestones in waste reduction and management. Despite facing challenges typical of underdeveloped regions, [… Zero Waste Europe · 5 Mar 2023 Global Four leading associations team up to tackle the EU’s waste implementation gap Recycling Magazine – 3 March 2023 – Yesterday, FEAD, EURIC, MWE, and CEWEP, four of the most prominent associations in the waste management and recycling sector, joined forces and held a dinner debate with policymakers to address the gap in the implementation of the EU’s waste legislation. The event brought together waste management and recycling […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 3 Mar 2023 Global Plastic and Petrochemical-Fueled Derailment Disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, U.S. One Month Ago Today One month after the initial derailment, #BreakFreeFromPlastic members impacted by the disaster still wonder whether it’s safe to drink their water or return to their homes. The ongoing disaster comes as these groups were already grappling with the daily threats the plastic and petrochemical industry poses to their health and communities. Today marks one month […] Break Free From Plastic · 3 Mar 2023 Global Calling Asian countries top plastic polluters is waste colonialism #BreakFreeFromPlastic responds to circulating graphics naming countries in Asia as top marine plastic polluters Manila, Philippines—Over the past couple of days, a misleading graphic on marine plastic pollution has been circulating on social media. The visual material, based on a 2021 research paper by Lourens J.J. Meijer (formerly, with The Ocean Cleanup) and team, presents […] Break Free From Plastic · 3 Mar 2023 Global ‘Chemical recycling’ does NOT need flexible mass balance to scale up – here’s why The European Commission is currently developing methods to calculate, verify and report recycled content in plastic bottles as part of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), and will continue this work for packaging. Indeed, the recently published Packaging, Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal also includes recycled content targets. Once developed, the method will set a […] Zero Waste Europe · 2 Mar 2023 Global Reloop and ZWE release guidelines for legislating MWS in the context of the Renewable Energy Directive This policy briefing by Reloop and Zero Waste Europe provides guidelines for legislating mixed waste sorting (MWS) in the context of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). Reloop Platform · 2 Mar 2023 Global Conference on Mixed Waste Sorting Mixed Waste Sorting: The next frontier for the circular economy." conference will take place on March 21, 2023, in Brussels, Belgium, from 9 AM to 4 PM CET. Reloop Platform · 2 Mar 2023 Global The struggle to survive industry Innocent people and the environment are paying the price of industry pollution with their health. An Italian town has been suffering the consequences of an environmental crisis for decades. A Bulgarian plant is allowed to pollute by obscuring information. Romanian coal plants benefit from working outside the law. Will EU policymakers ensure protection for people, not polluters? Maria Luís Ferna… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 1 Mar 2023 Global Slowing down to ramp up: why net zero mobility needs degrowth Electrification is a necessary step towards sustainable mobility. However, it has never been sufficient. Mobility in the twenty-first century will necessitate more than simply switching to a cleaner energy source. META (European Environmental Bureau) · 1 Mar 2023 Global The State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report – 3rd edition We’re very excited to be publishing our third edition of the State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report, looking at the work that has been done from 2022! The report is our annual showcase of the progress that continues to be made on Zero Waste Cities in Europe, and around the world. 2022 saw continued growth […] Zero Waste Europe · 28 Feb 2023 Global Lessons from the Asia-Pacific: As Africa Journeys to host the next IZWCC By Careen Mwakitalu, GAIA Africa, Communications Associate The benefits of a zero waste model are a multitude. Household waste sorting, re-use and recovery of products, responsible production and consumption and […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 28 Feb 2023 Global EEA recognizes role of biobased plastics as a pathway towards circular plastics in Europe “Plastics play an essential role in modern society. However, their value chain is currently unsustainable, contributing to the generation of climate changing emissions and increasing waste and pollution. Reducing such impacts while retaining plastics’ usefulness requires a shift towards a more circular and sustainable plastics system”, states the European Environment Agency (EEA) in a [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2023 Global Producers of biobased and biodegradable materials raise concerns over proposed definition of “natural polymers” in REACH restriction In in the context of the currently discussed REACH restriction of microplastics, several business associations representing producers of biobased and biodegradable materials, including European Bioplastics, developed a joint letter to raise concerns about the proposed definition of “natural polymers” and its impact on biopolymers. The signatories’ members are companies that industrially produce… European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2023 Global Updated Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Landscape available at EUBP Members Area The members area on the EUBP website offers detailed information on composting and anaerobic digestion in several European countries. This Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Landscape is a special service for EUBP members and has just been updated to reflect the most recent developments across Europe. With information on Belgium, Germany, UK, Spain, and many [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2023 Global Member portrait: BASF In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Dr. Afsaneh Nabifar, Head of Global Market Development Biopolymers at BASF, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 Facts about: BASF, Germany At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2023 Global Policy News: February 2023 Ecodesign for a circular economy The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation proposed by the European Commission in 2022 seeks to reduce the overall environmental impact of a wide range of products. To be effective, it should not only focus on individual products but also towards increasing collection, sorting, repair, and recirculation systems. 1,039 terawatt [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2023 Global News from the members: February 2023 Plastrans expands its cooperation with BioLogiQ and continues to focus on quality and sustainability Plastrans Petrochemicals GmbH, the international trading company of Ghazan Global headquartered in Linz and specialising in sustainable investments has now significantly expanded its investment, know-how, and market development for biobased plastics. In addition to TPS and PLA, their portfolio n… European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2023 Global News in brief: February 2023 Top Packaging Trends 2023: “Plastics circularization” leads sustainability charge Innova Market Insights has revealed its top packaging trends for 2023, with “Plastics circularization” taking the lead spot. Plastic packaging consumption will continue to grow despite anti-plastic sentiment and increasingly stringent waste management regulations. Forward-thinking brands see a future for plastic p… European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2023 Global New McDonald's study attempts to water down EU ambition on reuse Today, the fast-food corporation McDonald’s released the “No Silver Bullet” campaign, based on a study they commissioned about consumer-facing packaging in the European informal eating out (IEO) sector. Unsurprisingly, their study uses unclear data and assumptions to undermine the essential role that reusable products and systems have in solving the plastic pollution crisis. Break Free From Plastic · 28 Feb 2023 Global Fact, fiction, and food: exposing EU food security myths As it is in most parts of the world, food is central to European life. However, the way we produce and consume food in Europe today is harming both people and planet. One debate swelling in Brussels and across Europe concerns “food security”. As the stakes rise, claims abound… Test your knowledge in our quiz below and see if you can spot fact from fiction! By Ben Snelson and Samantha Ibbott Wha… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 28 Feb 2023 Global Variable- and flat-rate deposits: What’s the difference? In this new fact sheet, we provide an overview of which jurisdictions use flat- vs. variable-rate deposits and how they perform. Reloop Platform · 28 Feb 2023 Global ValueFlex: Q&A interview with Dragos Popa, Principal, Roland Berger (Circular Economy Practice, Europe) Q&A interview with Dragos Popa, Principal at Roland Berger CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 27 Feb 2023 Global ISWA Welcomes JONO as our newest Platinum Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 27 Feb 2023 Global Member Testimonial: Sam Taremwa Rwabwehare ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Feb 2023 Global Plastics Europe feedback to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – an opportunity to accelerate the circularity of plastics packaging Plastics Europe members support accelerating towards a more Circular Economy for plastics packaging in Europe. We believe that the European… Plastics Europe · 24 Feb 2023