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Global The EU Commission proposal for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation Author: Maria Negut, Head of EU Affairs at European Bioplastics e.V. The long-awaited EC proposal for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) was finally published on 30 March 2022, building upon the “Ecodesign Directive”, which currently only covers energy-related products. Part of the Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI), the proposal for ecodesign is [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global Practical test successfully completed: compostable bags made from renewable raw materials convinced consumers Nico Arbeck, Head of Department Material Use at C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. Read below a guest article by Nico Arbeck, Head of Department Material Use at C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. Final report available Together with nine partners, C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. carried out the model project "Practical test of compostable bags – circular economy with compostable fruit and [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global EU legislation needs to stronger acknowledge important role of bioplastics within circular economy Read below a guest article by Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director of European Bioplastics which was recently published in the anniversary edition of the Japanese BioPlastics Association journal. During the past years, the environment for bio-based as well as biodegradable and compostable plastics in the European Union (EU) has become more and more dynamic. [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global Member portrait: Bisio Progetti In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Sara Di Berardino, Sustainability Manager at Bisio Progetti, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 facts about Bisio Progetti, Italy Bisio Progetti was founded in 1989 to develop, manufacture, and market high [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global Policy news: April 2022 How is the European bioplastics industry seeking to gain more regulatory approval? European Bioplastics (EUBP) recently announced the appointment of Maria Negut as the new Head of EU Affairs. Her job will be to convince EU decision-makers that bioplastics can play a vital role in helping them to achieve their climate goals. Ms. Negut [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global News from the members: April 2022 Tetra Pak Expands Production of Plant-based Coatings for Aseptic Cartons to North America As demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, Tetra Pak has expanded the production of aseptic cartons made with sugarcane-based polyethylene (PE) coatings to their Denton, Texas converting plant. The cartons incorporating plant-based PE will come with a plant-based cap, also [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global News in brief: April 2022 Sea-farmed supercrop: how seaweed could transform the way we live From high-protein food to plastics and fuel, Swedish scientists are attempting to tap the marine plant’s huge potential. As we shift to a bio-based rather than fossil-fuel-based economy, seaweed could provide a lot of the compounds we need. For example, Ulrica Edlund, Steinhagen’s collaborator [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Apr 2022 Global ISWA Welcomes Gazel de Klerk ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 29 Apr 2022 Global Public consultation on OCS certification scheme project launched by Plastics Europe and EuPC PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON OCS CERTIFICATION SCHEME OPEN UNTIL 29 MAY 2022 The Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) programme was developed by… Plastics Europe · 29 Apr 2022 Global The great detox – largest ever ban of toxic chemicals announced by EU Europe will greatly accelerate the way it eliminates harmful chemicals, Brussels announced on Monday. Officials will block the use of large families of chemicals, instead of one by one. The EEB predicts that with this ‘the great detox’ 5,000 to 7,000 of the most notorious chemicals will be gone by 2030, including all flame retardants, bisphenols, PFAS and PVC plastics. Thousands of the most not… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 28 Apr 2022 Global A role model in Europe: The new Wiesbaden waste-to-energy plant With a capacity of about 240,000 tonnes per year, the new plant will be able to thermally treat residual waste... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 28 Apr 2022 Global Reaction paper: Options for ensuring security of energy supply and tackling high energy prices Keep reading and download here. For more information, please contact Malgosia Rybak, Cepi Energy Director, at: m.rybak@cepi.org CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 28 Apr 2022 Global The too-invisible hand of the EU emissions market Europe has lost almost two precious decades to decarbonise industry due to one of the worst designed EU policy instruments, writes Riccardo Nigro This article was originally published in Social Europe on the 27th of April 2022. When European Union policy-makers envisaged the Emissions Trading System (ETS) in 2003 as their single tool to drive down greenhouse-gas emissions (GHG), it looked like … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 28 Apr 2022 Global The second edition of the “Circular Economy for Plastics” report is now available Brussels, Monday 28th April Findings will serve as a foundation for intensified dialogue with stakeholders and the transition of the… Plastics Europe · 28 Apr 2022 Global Upcoming conference: Lessons for local zero waste implementation On Tuesday 14th June, Zero Waste Europe and Brussels Environment, together with ZWE’s partners as part of the Erasmus+ funded project ‘Building a European Zero Waste Academy’ (BEZWA), are organising a high-level conference to showcase the project’s impact and discuss some of the key themes surrounding local level zero waste implementation in Europe today. Register […] Zero Waste Europe · 27 Apr 2022 Global Over 90 global youth leaders band together in Break Free From Plastic Youth Summit Youth leaders present their stance against the growing plastic pollution crisis in a Global Youth Manifesto The Break Free From Plastic Youth Summit brought youth organizations together for a global virtual gathering on April 8-10, 2022. This served as a platform for youth to discuss revolutionary projects, to understand the intersectional issues on plastic, and […] Break Free From Plastic · 27 Apr 2022 Global Waste-to-Energy secures local, affordable energy for Europe Waste-to-Energy (WtE, or waste incineration with energy recovery) plants treat municipal and similar commercial and industrial waste which is not... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 26 Apr 2022 Global Implementation phase for CEFLEX circular economy vision accelerates Additional knowledge and support to guide developments in EPR, infrastructure pilots, metrics and end markets as Louis Lindenberg and Michael Scriba join the #MissionCircular team CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 26 Apr 2022 Global How can mechanical and chemical recycling work together in practice? Creating, planning and investing in meaningful synergies starts today… #MissionCircular spoke with Clemens Kitzberger and Klaus Lederer of EREMA Group to help unpack how they work together to boost circularity. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 26 Apr 2022 Global Tackling food waste through local sustainable food systems The European year against food waste, initially called for in 2014 and eventually held in 2015, was an important signal that the European Parliament has recognised the extent of food waste as a severe issue in our current food system – and that it needs to be addressed in the context of a wider transition […] Zero Waste Europe · 26 Apr 2022 Global Investment in infrastructure – an urgent requirement For the circular economy to be truly sustainable, we need it to be demand-driven. Powered by a pull for recycled content in clearly identified existing and significant new end markets for these materials as they re-enter the economy. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 25 Apr 2022 Global Expanding collection of flexibles for recycling Collecting flexible packaging is key for a circular economy because it sources the feedstock for future sustainable products. Minor adjustments to Europe’s existing waste systems can help send more of these soft plastics where they need to go. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 25 Apr 2022 Global CLIMATE BONDS INITIATIVE UNDER FIRE FOR SUPPORTING WASTE-BURNING IN CEMENT KILNS The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) released a public letter signed by over 150 civil society organizations in 30+ countries denouncing the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) for considering the inclusion of burning of waste as “alternative fuels” in cement kilns as part of its climate financing recommendations. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Apr 2022 Global An Open Letter to Climate Bonds Initiative: Climate Financing for False Solutions An Open Letter to Climate Bonds Initiative: Climate Financing for False Solutions GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Apr 2022 Global Actúa contra la alarmante contaminación de la industria cementera: necesitamos tu apoyo Actúa contra la alarmante contaminación de la industria cementera: necesitamos tu apoyo GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Apr 2022 Global The great detox – largest ever ban of toxic chemicals announced by EU Thousands of the most notorious chemicals will be rapidly banned in Europe, the European Commission announced today, as part of the Zero-pollution goal in the EU […] European Environmental Bureau · 25 Apr 2022 Global Welcome to our Latest Silver Member – Bertin Technologies ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Apr 2022 Global La Iniciativa de Bonos Climáticos (CBI) es criticada por apoyar la incineración de residuos en hornos de cemento Para su publicación inmediata: 25 de abril, 2022. Más de 175 organizaciones de la sociedad civil se manifiestan contra los criterios de financiamiento de la Iniciativa de Bonos Climáticos (CBI). […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Apr 2022 Global New ESWET Member: SAGE! With its important role in the European Waste-to-Energy sector, SAGE will provide expertise and involvement to further strengthen ESWET’s activities... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 21 Apr 2022 Global EU Building policies need built-in climate ambitions The Energy Performance in Building Directive (EPBD) holds the key to meeting climate goals set by ‘Fit for 55’ as well as energy independence goals set by ‘REPowerEU’. However, the current file needs beefing up to be ready for the challenge, write Bich Dao and Gonzalo Sánchez. Buildings, their GHG emissions, and energy use is a pressing matter transcending security, social, and climate dimensio… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 21 Apr 2022 Global Are Waste-to-Energy Plants Big Dioxins Emitters? In February, the French NGO Collectif 3R published a report[1] – conducted by the Dutch organization ToxicoWatch – linking dioxins... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 20 Apr 2022 Global Statement of the European forest-based Industries on the draft ENVI Report on the Deforestation Regulation Read full statement here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 20 Apr 2022 Global New NGO report: CAP national strategic plans will not deliver on EU Green Deal Both nature and food security under threat as Member States cave in to misguided farm lobby agenda. Today, BirdLife Europe and the European Environmental Bureau released […] European Environmental Bureau · 20 Apr 2022 Global Decisive negotiations on batteries: NGOs demand clear commitments to responsible sourcing, design, reuse and recycling ECOS – Environmental Coalition on Standards, European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Transport & Environment (T&E) and Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) call on the European Commission, Parliament and Council […] European Environmental Bureau · 19 Apr 2022 Global Infographic: How fibre-based packaging contributes to the circular economy Fibre-based packaging is a pioneer of the European circular economy. Nearly 85% of fibre-based packaging is recycled, the highest rate of any packaging material. This is just one of the many advantages of fibre-based packaging. Together with our partners at Fibre Packaging Europe, we take a deeper look into how fibre-based packaging contributes to the circular economy, […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 14 Apr 2022 Global A Journey through Recycling of Fibre-based Packaging Recycling is one of the pillars to reach a more circular and sustainable future. When it comes to packaging, fibre-based packaging has the highest recyclability rate in Europe. However, to achieve sustainable economic growth, we need to develop more efficiency in the recycling procedure and... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 14 Apr 2022 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Zero Waste Montenegro Each month, our ZWE Changemakers campaign sheds a spotlight on one of our member organisations. This month, we present Zero Waste Montenegro. Our member Zero Waste Montenegro is the only NGO in Montenegro with a strong and dedicated focus on waste management issues. It works to facilitate a culture change within Montenegro that will result […] Zero Waste Europe · 14 Apr 2022 Global 10+ takeaways from the Minamata Convention on Mercury COP4 Mercury is a dangerous substance and its use in products and processes can be a danger to human health and the environment. It is listed among the 10 chemicals of major public health concern by the World Health Organisation. The Minamata Convention on Mercury has been ratified by 137 Parties who make key decisions towards controlling the anthropogenic releases of mercury throughout its life cyc… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 14 Apr 2022 Global Waste body backs EU’s textiles strategy ECOTEXTILE News – 14 April 2022 The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) has announced its “strong support” for the European Union’s (EU) Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, which was announced at the end of last month. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 14 Apr 2022 Global TED Talks For A Climate Of Change Good discourses can transform the way we see the world and spark us into action. With this conviction, the #ClimateOfChange campaign initiated a TED-talk tour across Europe involving scientists, activists, artists and civil society representatives. They discussed how to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis, turning ideas into action. When was the last time you were touched by a great talk… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 13 Apr 2022