Recycling news: 2024

Global Reducing ocean plastic pollution in Africa: an awareness raising and clean up project in Cameroon Member Opinion By Gilbert Kuepouo, CREPD Cameroon, a country with a population of around 23 million and a diverse climate, is known for its rich biodiversity and strong economy. However, […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Apr 2024 Global Textile Industry: How Project Finance Can Bridge the Commer­cialization Gap The Netherlands-based company Fashion for Good, a global platform for sustainable fashion innovation, has teamed up with Spring Lane Capital (USA and Canada) to help unlock the capital needed to scale sustainable innovation in the textile industry. According to the Dutch company, their report “The Great Unlock – Closing the Innovation Commercialization Gap through Project […] Global Recycling · 3 Apr 2024 Global EU Regulation targets packaging waste reduction The PPWR represents a significant step forward in Europe's commitment to a circular economy and environmental stewardship. Reloop Platform · 2 Apr 2024 Global An Honorary One-on-One with James Law ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 2 Apr 2024 Global Good Prospects for the Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market “Tire Recycling Downstream Product Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030” is the title of the publication, which has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Based on the market research store, the global market is expected to reach an estimated 5.5 billion US-Dollar by 2030 with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 3.2 […] Global Recycling · 2 Apr 2024 Global Council unanimously endorses revised Waste Shipment regulation - including full non-OECD plastic waste ban Brussels, 25th March For immediate distribution Today, the Council of the European Union unanimously agreed to address the harmful practice of the EU’s waste trade, including plastic waste, by fully endorsing the revised Waste Shipment Regulation. The final text is expected to be published in the Official Journal in April, and the Regulation will […] Break Free From Plastic · 1 Apr 2024 Global Opportunities in Africa According to Indian market research company Mordor Intelligence, the African waste management market is set to grow. As stated in 2022, prior to the 27th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP27), the African market size was estimated at 21.72 billion US-Dollar in 2024, and was expected to grow until 2029 at a CAGR (composed annual […] Global Recycling · 1 Apr 2024 Global Kidding itself? European Commission propose new plan for CAP revision In a surprise U-turn, the European Commission have ditched their current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) simplification plan in favour of a new initiative. Samantha Ibbott reports. Early this morning, the Commission revealed a new plan to ensure that the CAP reduces the burden on farmers: a CAP-funded EU-wide “Goat Yoga” scheme, designed to allow farmers to find inner peace whilst baby goats b… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 1 Apr 2024 Global A Recap of the International Zero Waste Day Campaign As March draws to a close, so does our month-long campaign leading up to International Zero Waste Day on 30 March. Throughout the past weeks, we’ve delved into various topics, explored innovative solutions, and celebrated the initiatives driving positive change in our communities. Week 1: Preventive Measures and Actions During the first week of our […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Mar 2024 Global Redemption Closes in on “Clearing” Episode 11 of the Redemption podcast examines Management of Material Flow & Financial Data. Reloop Platform · 29 Mar 2024 Global Welcome to Friends of the Earth Malta! We welcome Friends of the Earth Malta as a new Associate Member to the ZWE network! Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) campaigns on some of today’s most pressing environmental and social issues, by engaging the public directly through a wide range of diverse projects and activities. Established in 1985, Friends of the Earth Malta […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Mar 2024 Global Guest Blog: How to achieve zero waste status? ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Mar 2024 Global Creating Prevention Pioneers: Insights from our training on plastic prevention and reuse strategies in Berlin On 18-20 March 2024, the city of Berlin was host to more than 50 participants from over 20 European countries for a three-day training organised by ZWE and MiZA on plastic prevention and reuse for cities. The event offered a unique platform for both ZWE members and city officials to exchange insights and learn about […] Zero Waste Europe · 28 Mar 2024 Global Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Latest developments and next steps In November 2022, the EU Commission adopted the revision of EU rules on Packaging and Packaging Waste to reinforce the action plan towards the European Green Deal. Over the past year and a half to date, European Bioplastics (EUBP) and other stakeholders have been working hard to ensure that the Commission’s proposal recognises the significant [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Mar 2024 Global Member portrait: Wacker Chemie AG Dr Ingo Jeschke, Technical Marketing Manager, Wacker Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Dr. Ingo Jeschke, Technical Marketing Manager at Wacker, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about Wacker Chemie AG WACKER is a globally active chemical group with its headquarters [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Mar 2024 Global European Bioplastics Launches a Web Talk Series European Bioplastics has launched a series of informal talks focusing on alternative sustainable feedstock sources for bioplastics. The series will run from April until an in-person event in Brussels in October 2024 where not only outstanding researchers will be invited, but also companies who are interested in taking up the innovative solutions and policymakers [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Mar 2024 Global DESTINY: A new doctoral network for the training of new bioeconomy specialists DESTINY is a doctoral network funded by the European Commission through the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions. The aim of the project is the training of young researchers in the design and sustainability assessment of innovative biomass production systems and value chains in the bioeconomy. DESTINY is coordinated by AgroParisTech, a French higher education institution, known as [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Mar 2024 Global PRESERVE Online Survey The EU PRESERVE project aims to replace current packaging with biobased alternatives that provide high product protection and can be upcycled, recycled, or composted after use. New packaging solutions made from renewable raw materials and subsequent upcycling applications for the aim to contribute to the circular economy of packaging by not only optimally protecting [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Mar 2024 Global Save the date for the 24th IAPRI World Packaging Conference ITENE organises together with IAPRI (International Association of Packaging Research Institutes) the 24th IAPRI World Packaging Conference to be held on 17-21 June 2024 in Valencia (Spain) in which you will have the opportunity to: ► Discover the innovations and trends that are transforming the packaging industry from the highest quality global experts. ► [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Mar 2024 Global Organizaciones se reunen en Panamá para hablar del Tratado de plásticos Panamá, 27 de marzo – De 8 a 11 millones de toneladas de desechos plásticos ingresan cada año a los espacios marinos y costeros, tendencia que sólo se triplicará en […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 27 Mar 2024 Global Hitachi Zosen Inova to build and operate the UK’s first Waste-to-Energy carbon capture facility Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) has been chosen by enfinium to deliver pilot trials with a mobile, containerised plant for carbon... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 27 Mar 2024 Global Four reasons why animal welfare matters From happy pigs to bouncy rabbits, the welfare of animals matters to Europeans. Indeed, as shown by various European Citizens’ Initiatives, the active engagement of millions of us has forced the issue of animal welfare onto policymakers’ radars. But with action on clear commitments from the EU proving elusive, is something more fundamental also at stake? Ben Snelson reports. In recent years, an… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 27 Mar 2024 Global New Waste Shipment Regulation formally adopted The post New Waste Shipment Regulation formally adopted appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 26 Mar 2024 Global EU to ban most waste exports outside Europe The post EU to ban most waste exports outside Europe appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 26 Mar 2024 Global FEAD calls for less delays following EU WSR adoption The post FEAD calls for less delays following EU WSR adoption appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 26 Mar 2024 Global FEAD ADVIERTE QUE EL NUEVO REGLAMENTO DE TRASLADOS DE RESIDUOS EXIGIRÁ AUMENTAR LA CAPACIDAD DE RECICLAJE The post FEAD ADVIERTE QUE EL NUEVO REGLAMENTO DE TRASLADOS DE RESIDUOS EXIGIRÁ AUMENTAR LA CAPACIDAD DE RECICLAJE appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 26 Mar 2024 Global Universal basic services: road to a just transition Meeting social needs and just transition within planetary boundaries is the alternative to the religion of growth and the populist backlash. This article was co-written by Katy Wiese and Robbie Stakelum, and was originally published by Social Europe. The tractors have left the European Union’s capital cities for now but mass protests against climate-mitigation measures are bound to recur. Too m… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 26 Mar 2024 Global The Unharvested Farm Produce Dilemma Study measured surplus produce unharvested in the fields on farms in Tennessee, revealing that 76% of the produce left was of marketable or edible quality. BioCycle · 26 Mar 2024 Global U.S. Senate Passes Recycling, Composting Legislation Top: Photo courtesy Kellie Kish, City of Minneapolis Two pieces of bipartisan legislation focused on improving the nation’s recycling and composting systems were passed by the U.S. Senate in mid-March and have moved on to the U.S. House of Representatives to pass. The bills that passed were reintroduced in April 2023 by three Senators on... BioCycle · 26 Mar 2024 Global Dairy And Swine Biogas-To-RNG Stats Since 2018, dairy and swine manure anaerobic digestion projects that produce RNG grew dramatically, according to the American Biogas council, due to the “rapid development of clusters.” BioCycle · 26 Mar 2024 Global Washington State Lawmakers Pass New Food Waste Legislation In the beginning of March, HB 2301 passed in the Washington State legislature, finalizing adoption of a bill aimed at diverting commercial, institutional, and residential food waste from landfill disposal. BioCycle · 26 Mar 2024 Global Fornnax Expands Primary Shredder Series with SR 200 HD Fornnax, a global pioneer in recycling machinery, is pleased to introduce the SR-200 HD Dual-Shaft Primary Shredder, a groundbreaking invention. The prestigious India Rubber Expo (IRE) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai took place on March 20, 2024. The SR-200 HD marks a significant leap in recycling technology, demonstrating Fornnax’s dedication to engineering excellence […] Global Recycling · 26 Mar 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes KEO International Consultants as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 26 Mar 2024 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Hnutí DUHA (Friends of the Earth Czech Republic) Our featured changemaker for March is Hnutí DUHA (Friends of the Earth Czech Republic). As part of the ZWE Changemakers’ campaign, we spotlight one of our member organisations, shedding light on their local initiatives and projects. Hnutí DUHA is dedicated to advocating for energy and climate protection, as well as the preservation of resources and […] Zero Waste Europe · 26 Mar 2024 Global Critical Crossroads for Europe’s Climate and Resource Strategy, Coalition Calls for Sufficiency and Resilience Europe’s heavy dependence on resources poses a dual threat to the climate as well as its own sovereignty. A manifesto launched today by 75 European organisations […] European Environmental Bureau · 26 Mar 2024 Global Emerging Business Models Significantly Reduce Plastic Pollution in Delivery and Takeaway Services This year, Women's Day aligns with the inaugural surge in e-commerce marketing following the New Year. Have you completed your shopping spree yet? According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, China's total online retail sales reached 13.79 trillion yuan in 2022, with an increase of 4% year-on-year. Among these, the online retail sales […] Break Free From Plastic · 26 Mar 2024 Global Testing Pretreated Household Food Scraps As Diversion Solution Nelson, British Columbia is running a pilot that has deployed city-owned countertop food waste dehydrators to households to assess their viability as alternative to curbside collection. BioCycle · 25 Mar 2024 Global Member States betray deal on Nature Restoration Law following Hungary’s U-turn Sudden change in Hungary’s position remains unchallenged by Sweden, Poland, Finland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Italy Brussels, 22 March 2024. Environmental NGOs from the #RestoreNature […] European Environmental Bureau · 22 Mar 2024 Global Redemption on Fair Fees for Services Episode 10 of the Redemption podcast explores Material Processing and Service Fees. Reloop Platform · 22 Mar 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes SCS Engineers as our Newest Gold Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 22 Mar 2024