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Global We’re hiring: Communication & policy traineeship to start in September for 6 months Based in the heart of Brussels, close to the EU-institutions, FEAD offers you the opportunity to work with a European trade association representing the private waste management industry. As a team member of FEAD, you will be in the frontline of our organisation, taking care of day-to-day communications to enhance our visibility and outreach, ensuring […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 4 Jul 2022 Global EU Container glass industry records highest ever growth in production New 2021 data points to highest production growth ever recorded for food and beverage glass packaging. Despite increasing challenges in crisis times, glass industry remains resilient in face of exceptionally high market demand. New 2021 industry data released today points to strong growth in container glass production in Europe and demonstrates that the sector continues […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 4 Jul 2022 Global EU laws with teeth that won’t bite: an act of self-sabotage? Whereas a law that is breached can be enforced, the nice words of a political commitment cannot. The EU has strong environmental laws, with which those bound by them must comply – in theory. In reality, the EU is notoriously unwilling and slow to show some teeth and enforce laws. While promises to improve are there, action is lacking. We propose concrete steps for how to move to a ‘Better Compl… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 1 Jul 2022 Global Press release: The Paper value chain is ready to take circularity to a new level with 2030 recycling rate target Representatives of the European paper value chain gathered yesterday in Brussels have pledged to recycle 76% of all paper consumed by 2030. The commitment was taken during the 8th edition of the European Paper Recycling Awards which saw two projects, breaking new ground for how far paper recycling can go, receiving the highest distinction in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 1 Jul 2022 Global US Supreme Court Limits Federal Government's Ability to Control Pollution June 30th, 2022, D.C. – Today, the United States Supreme Court decision on West Virginia v. EPA limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, undermining efforts to reduce climate-warming pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. Today's ruling creates a devastating impact on frontline communities […] Break Free From Plastic · 30 Jun 2022 Global The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) further extends its reach in Europe EXPRA welcomes a new partner – The Dansk Emballage Producentansvar joins the EPR Network Brussels, 30 June 2022 – EXPRA, the umbrella organisation for packaging and packaging waste recovery and […] EXPRA · 30 Jun 2022 Global Revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive – a cornerstone in the regulatory environment for bioplastics In its efforts to tackle the challenges related to waste, overpackaging, and sustainable production, the European Commission not only introduces additional regulations, such as the Single-use Plastics Directive, but also focuses on revising existing legislation. A milestone in the EU’s approach to respond to the environmental challenges we are facing is the revision of [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global EU Bioeconomy progress report acknowledges important role of bioplastics within the bioeconomy The recently published "EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report" presents the state of play of the implementation of the 2018 updated Bioeconomy Strategy and Action Plan and the overall progress of the bioeconomy in Europe. In the report the Commission concludes that the actions are well on track and already contributed to the objectives of [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global EUBP Meetup – The Brussels Bubble On 22 June 2022, for the first time after the Covid-19 outbreak, European Bioplastics (EUBP) invited political stakeholders to a networking event in Brussels. François de Bie, Chairman of EUBP, welcomed the over 70 guests in the premises of the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the European Union. De Bie expressed his [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global European Bioplastics Conference – Call for Papers Become a speaker at the 17th European Bioplastics Conference, taking place on 6/7 December 2022, at the Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin, Germany! Our conference will focus on the latest innovations in bio-based and biodegradable plastics, the current political landscape, as well as environmental aspects, and opportunities for growth in the circular economy. You are invited [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global Member portrait: IN.PACK Machinery In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Pietro Santoro, CEO at IN.PACK Machinery, shares some interesting insights on his company.5 facts about IN.PACK Machinery, ItalyIN.PACK Machinery, comprising of Amutec, Mobert and SCAE, is a leading designer and manufacturer of a full range [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global Policy News: June 2022 Why the EU’s Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act correctly lists bio-based plastics as “green investments” The Climate Delegated Act supplementing the Taxonomy Regulation clearly supports “plastics derived wholly or partially from renewable feedstock” as “substantially contributing to climate change mitigation”. In order to meet the European Union’s climate and energy targets for 2030 and reach [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global News from the members: June 2022 The advantages of compostable bioplastics for the circular economy TotalEnergies Corbion published a report on PLA compostability entitled “The advantages of compostable bioplastics for the circular economy”. The report advises on product design for compostable packaging when it contributes to the diversion of biowaste from landfill or incineration, the reduction of the biowaste stream [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global News in brief: June 2022 Chemical recycling: ‘A small but significant part of addressing the plastics puzzle’ Chemical recycling may not be a perfect solution to the plastic waste problem, but in certain scenarios, it’s the best answer we have. Ignacio Gavilan, sustainability director at The Consumer Goods Forum, tells us more. Unlike mechanical recycling, chemical recycling changes the [...] European Bioplastics News · 30 Jun 2022 Global Europe’s glass value chain reaches a major milestone at 79% glass collection for recycling According to the latest value chain data released today by Close the Glass Loop the EU27 + the UK average collection for recycling rate for glass packaging hit a new record rate of 79% in 2020 (1). “2020 has been a peculiar year. With the COVID pandemic, we have witnessed changing consumption and collection patterns […] FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 30 Jun 2022 Global New database uncovers big online platforms’ sales of illegal mercury cosmetics A Gateway to the beauty and the bleach In March the EEB’s ZMWG released a report that exposed dangerous and often illegal skin creams entering the European market via e-commerce platforms. These creams pose health risks are illegal under European law and are also prohibited by the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The EEB is now also launching a database to accompany the report, which exposes ram… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Jun 2022 Global APARAJITA: CHANGING WOMEN’S LIVES Interview with Kalyani Rani Biswas by Samina Khondaker Aparajita began with the goal of empowering women and ensuring that they had equal environmental rights. On March 8, 2017, Kalyani Rani […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 Jun 2022 Global World’s First Special Rapporteur on environmental defenders now at the other end of the line Aarhus Convention Series: Part Six The EEB and the Aarhus NGO community welcome the election of the world’s first Special Rapporteur on environmental defenders, and expect him to stand tall against the oppression of any person who comes under attack for exercising their rights under the Aarhus Convention, write Margarida Martins and Ruby Silk. Last week, at the third extraordinary session of th… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Jun 2022 Global Fossil fuel heating to become fossilised tech? EU legislation could soon be sending fossil fuel boilers to history books. The latest draft Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) echoed REPowerEU in the call to ban fossil heating by latest 2035. Is the EU on track to clearing one of the largest hurdles to the Paris Agreement goals? – Ivo Cabral and Bich Dao report. This article was originally published on Coolproducts blogsite, a c… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 29 Jun 2022 Global Faster, smarter, cleaner: getting to net-zero without nuclear and gas Clean and just energy transition without nuclear and gas is a political and ecological necessity, backed by scientific evidence and economic sense. META (European Environmental Bureau) · 29 Jun 2022 Global Welcome to our latest Silver Member – MVW Lechtenberg & Partner ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Jun 2022 Global Going forward: IBA in the circular economy On June 9, ESWET held the kick-off meeting of its newly established Working Group on Incineration Bottom Ash (IBA) with... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 28 Jun 2022 Global CEFLEX launches EPR ‘Criteria for Circularity’ in flexible packaging A constructive and practical check list for EPR schemes and stakeholders to help make packaging waste materials circular come at a critical moment, as EPR schemes look to meet higher recycling targets and align with other legislation CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 27 Jun 2022 Global FAQ: All you wanted to know about the biomonitoring of waste incineration emissions This Q&A was developed in the context of a Europe-wide biomonitoring research project on persistent organic pollutants (POP) emissions in possible relation to waste (WtE) incineration. We want to help readers understand what biomonitoring is, what is being measured, and other relevant topics. What is the biomonitoring of waste incineration emissions? Biomonitoring is the systematic […] The post… Zero Waste Europe · 26 Jun 2022 Global ISWA Welcomes Raelyn Chwee ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Jun 2022 Global Doosan Lentjes to supply flue gas cleaning for new enfinium waste-to-energy plant in the UK The proven Doosan Lentjes Circoclean® flue gas cleaning technology is applied to ensure that the new waste-to-energy plant will comply... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 24 Jun 2022 Global LAB joins carbon capture project in Aalborg LAB is delighted to be part of the Reno-Nord project by rising the 20 ton/hour line 4 flue gas condensation... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 24 Jun 2022 Global Terms and conditions for participation in International E-Waste Day International E-waste Day Eligibility Scope Country coordin - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 23 Jun 2022 Global EucoLight Conference 2022 in Leuven After two years of postponement, 60 delegates from 19 lighting WEEE compliance schemes have finally met for the EucoLight annual conference in Leuven hosted by the Belgian EucoLight member Recupel. This year, the conference was also available online for the members who could not make it to Belgium. High on the agenda were; the legislative […] L'articolo EucoLight Conference 2022 in Leuven provi… EucoLight · 23 Jun 2022 Global Press release: Cepi voices strong concerns over robustness of tools provided to the industry to achieve the EU’s climate objectives The EU Parliament has now adopted its mandates for negotiations on the revision of the emissions trading scheme (ETS), the EU’s main carbon pricing tool, and the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). Both are instruments to attain the EU’s 2030 climate objectives, supported by Cepi. The Commission’s plan to decarbonise EU industries is now also […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 23 Jun 2022 Global The new EU Pesticides Regulation receives cautious welcome by environmental groups The European Commission presented today its long-awaited proposal for a regulation to reduce pesticide use in Europe in order to avoid ecosystem collapse. The proposal has been given […] European Environmental Bureau · 23 Jun 2022 Global Who is beyond Europe’s climate walls? People are three times more likely to be forced to flee their homes by floods or wildfires than by conflict. Yet, EU policies do not address climate change as a phenomenon that is deeply intertwined with migratory movements. Alberto Vela and Harrison Vogt report. The war in Ukraine reveals the EU’s capacity to provide quick and effective assistance to displaced people and, at the same time, how… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 23 Jun 2022 Global 69 Individuals and 136 Organizations Call on Leaders To Stop Illegal U.S. Export of Waste to Africa Civil society organizations, including the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives and Break Free from Plastic, are calling on leaders in the U.S. and Africa to stop waste colonialism—the illegal importing of waste from countries in the Global North to African nations already impacted by the waste and climate crises. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 22 Jun 2022 Global Press release: Cepi calls for more focus, impact assessment and consultation on EU Commission’s nature restoration proposal A Regulation on nature restoration has now been tabled by the EU Commission, the first European legislation addressing biodiversity in three decades. Parts of the proposed regulation would be relevant to the management of forests. Cepi, the Confederation of European Pulp and Paper Industries, continues to support the health and resilience of ecosystems, although a […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 22 Jun 2022 Global EU nature restoration law: Huge opportunity to fight biodiversity and climate crises – NGO reaction The legislative proposal for binding nature restoration targets presented by the European Commission today can put the EU’s degraded ecosystems on a path to recovery, NGOs […] European Environmental Bureau · 22 Jun 2022 Global Navigating pollution and environmental crisis at EU Green Week 2022 During EU Green Week, the EEB called out widespread pollution and its link to climate change, agriculture and biodiversity loss. This discussion came before the mid-term review of the European Green Deal (EGD) and ahead of the publication of the much-anticipated legislation on pesticides. The 2022 European Green Week focused on the transformative power of the EGD against the odds of the Coronav… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Jun 2022 Global EU Digital Product Passport – learning from frontrunners – Webinar – 8 July EU Digital Product Passport – learning from frontrunners – Webinar – 8 July Register here! The European Commission’s proposal to establish an EU Digital Product […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 Jun 2022 Global Circular Economy Working Group – 22-23 June – Hybrid Circular Economy Working Group 22-23 June, Brussels & Online The EEB Circular Economy Working Group of 22 & 23 June will take place as an hybrid […] European Environmental Bureau · 20 Jun 2022 Global How Plastic Waste Shipments Undermine Real Solutions to Ocean Plastic Pollution – 28 June – Webinar UN Ocean Conference Side Event 28 June | 14:00 – 16:00 CET Register here Official virtual side event to the 2022 UN Ocean Conference Online […] European Environmental Bureau · 20 Jun 2022 Global Ready to heat – 28 June – Webinar Register here! Decarbonisation of heating and cooling is an absolute priority for the decarbonisation of our buildings. A key enabler for both our climate objectives […] European Environmental Bureau · 20 Jun 2022