Recycling news: 2024

Global Europe’s Recyclers Applaud Milestone PPWR Deal The COREPER deal on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) marks a significant milestone for the European recycling industry and circular value chains. Enhancing packaging circularity is imperative from both environmental and industrial standpoints and this signed deal marks a significant step forward. The deal reached is likely the best outcome, given the trade […] Global Recycling · 22 Mar 2024 Global FEAD Celebrates European Parliament’s Vote on a Revision of the Waste Framework Directive On March 13, the European Parliament voted in plenary on a revision of the Waste Framework Directive to make the textile industry more sustainable. It is estimated by the European Environment Agency, that the textile industry is the fifth industrial sector for primary use of materials and greenhouse gas emissions. Clearly, a step change is […] Global Recycling · 22 Mar 2024 Global FEAD’s Scientific Study on the Presence of PFAS in Waste FEAD (the European Waste Management Association) is pleased to announce the publication of their scientific article titled ‘The Presence of PFAS in Wastes and Related Implications on the Current and Proposed European Regulatory Framework: A Systematic Critical Review’ in Detritus, the multidisciplinary journal for Circular Economy and Sustainable Management of Residues. This comprehensive study… Global Recycling · 22 Mar 2024 Global Urgent Need to Decarbonise Iron and Steel in the Race to Net Zero The world iron and steel-making industry must decarbonise as part of the race to achieve net-zero emissions, the Global Recycling Foundation (GRF) has warned. To mark Global Recycling Day, which had been on 18 March, GRF has urged policy makers to adopt laws and technologies to make the sector greener and more circular globally. Iron […] Global Recycling · 22 Mar 2024 Global Inspiring Inclusion in the Global Recycling Industry The Global Recycling Foundation (GRF) is marking International Women’s Day by calling for wider recognition of women and genuine gender equality in the recycling industry. Women play pivotal roles throughout the recycling industry, from the informal waste collectors sorting materials in communities to the executives leading global initiatives. But sadly, they remain underrepresented in leadersh… Global Recycling · 22 Mar 2024 Global Igniting Change: Waste Workers in the Philippines Unite for Rights and Recognition PHILIPPINES, Quezon City, 21 March 2024 – In a significant move for labor rights and environmental justice, waste workers and waste pickers from diverse regions across the Philippines gathered for […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 21 Mar 2024 Global Nuclear life extension not needed to decarbonise Europe Renewables, energy savings, and flexibility options are positioned to replace nuclear power in the EU’s energy mix. A new EEB report highlights the feasibility of phasing out […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 Mar 2024 Global Press release: EU hails biotech & biomanufacturing as ‘most promising tech area of the century’ as sector’s innovation leaders meet in Brussels The European Commission released today a communication on ‘Boosting biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU’. The publication was a positive sign for the members of the Circular Choices coalition, a group of 20 EU trade associations representing providers of renewable products and energy solutions – wood, fibre-based, paper, products and packaging, bioenergy industries – supported […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 20 Mar 2024 Global PRESS RELEASE: The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) is expanding its networking in North America We're delighted to share some fantastic news: Circular Materials, based in Ontario, Canada, is now officially a part of our Alliance, marking our 33rd member. As the second Canadian organization to join EXPRA, Circular Materials is a not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) dedicated to aiding producers in meeting their EPR regulatory obligations for collecting and managing pac… EXPRA · 20 Mar 2024 Global Sustainability made simple: five ways the EU is empowering greener choices Feeling inspired to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle, but finding yourself confronted with obstacles at every turn? It’s a familiar struggle. The good news: the times are changing, as sustainable consumption has never been higher on the EU agenda. Roberta Arbinolo and Bich Dao report on five ways the EU is making greener choices easier. Products designed to fail, repairs cost an arm and a leg… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 20 Mar 2024 Global Recapping Residuos Expo ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 20 Mar 2024 Global Report confirms significant advances in circularity of plastics system but challenges remain Urgent action required to increase availability of circular feedstocks Brussels: 19 March 2024 Plastics Europe today published its biennial ‘The… Plastics Europe · 18 Mar 2024 Global Global Recycling Foundation Announces Recycling Heroes & Young Green Ambassadors Awards of Global Recycling Day 2024 The Global Recycling Foundation today announces the ten winners of their Recycling Heroes 2024 award along with five special awards for Young Green Ambassadors marking the seventh Global Recycling Day on 18th March. Ten winners of US$1000 each and five special awards of US$250 recognising Young Green Ambassadors are selected from nominations received from individuals, […] Global Recycling · 18 Mar 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Envetec as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 16 Mar 2024 Global “Green” CAP rollback right as scientists warn about the need for urgent and decisive action Today the European Commission weakened the few remaining environmental requirements in the current ‘green’ CAP[1], by removing conditionality – turning previously basic conditions that farmers must […] European Environmental Bureau · 15 Mar 2024 Global A WEEK OF BIG WINS!🌞 A WEEK OF BIG WINS!🌞 PRETTY GOOD, ACTUALLY. This week we celebrate more than just hope. We’re taking a rare moment to pop a (proverbial?) bottle to some seriously good news! Following the historic adoption of the Nature Restoration Law in February, this week Members of the EU Parliament sat through votes on a series of other key environmental laws. While some of this legislation was watered do… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Mar 2024 Global Revision of the Waste Framework Directive: FEAD celebrates European Parliament’s vote The post Revision of the Waste Framework Directive: FEAD celebrates European Parliament’s vote appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 15 Mar 2024 Global PFAS pubblicato articolo scientifico FEAD The post PFAS pubblicato articolo scientifico FEAD appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 15 Mar 2024 Global New study unveils concerns over PFAS presence in waste The post New study unveils concerns over PFAS presence in waste appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 15 Mar 2024 Global FEAD RECHAZA QUE SE DÉ PRIORIDAD A LAS EMPRESAS DE ECONOMÍA SOCIAL EN LA GESTIÓN DE RESIDUOS TEXTILES The post FEAD RECHAZA QUE SE DÉ PRIORIDAD A LAS EMPRESAS DE ECONOMÍA SOCIAL EN LA GESTIÓN DE RESIDUOS TEXTILES appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 15 Mar 2024 Global Redemption Zeros In on Logistics Episode 9 of the Redemption podcast is all about Optimized Logistics. Reloop Platform · 15 Mar 2024 Global Position paper on the EU Forest Monitoring Regulation CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 15 Mar 2024 Global Tana Second Life: Rebuilding TANA Machines Creates Sustainable Growth Carrying out repairs and maintenance within the normal life cycle of the machine enables it to work as efficiently as possible during its planned service life. Rebuilding, on the other hand, aims to give it a second life. In solid waste processing, there is a growing need to rebuild machines. Tana Second Life significantly extends […] Global Recycling · 15 Mar 2024 Global Press release: A week dedicated to the bioeconomy in Europe shows it is key to EU’s future climate and industrial policies Until recently the idea of a forest-based sector and of a circular bioeconomy seemed to have gone out of favour in EU policymaking. But the sector has demonstrated a high level of resilience in time of crisis and showed the advantage of being able to rely on local resources in a geopolitical context calling for […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 14 Mar 2024 Global MEPs seek tougher food and textile waste rules The post MEPs seek tougher food and textile waste rules appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 14 Mar 2024 Global FEAD produces study looking at PFAS pollutants in the recycling stream The post FEAD produces study looking at PFAS pollutants in the recycling stream appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 14 Mar 2024 Global FEAD: European Parliament vote on the Waste Framework Directive The post FEAD: European Parliament vote on the Waste Framework Directive appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 14 Mar 2024 Global Cepi bioeconomy LAB – submit your innovation! BIO-BASED PRODUCTS SHOWCASE.Made in Europe with Europe’s natural resources… and technology! In the future, anything can be made of wood fibre, providing renewable and recyclable, low-carbon alternatives to many fossil-based materials and products. Through circularity, wood-based textiles, construction items and technologies for carbon neutrality, paper and fibre-based products represent a tangi… CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 14 Mar 2024 Global Beyond Band-Aids: Just Transition, Farmers Protests and Our Broken Economy With the European elections looming, many are concerned about the tendency for right-wing groups to seize justified grievances – such as those voiced by farmers – and twist them to support questionable political ambitions. Like many sectors essential to the green transition, farming is plagued by a failure to provide decent incomes and sustainable livelihoods, as well as a safe and healthy envi… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 13 Mar 2024 Global ‘Green imperialism’: de facto EU ban on recycled plastics imports sparks row in Brussels The post ‘Green imperialism’: de facto EU ban on recycled plastics imports sparks row in Brussels appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 13 Mar 2024 Global European Parliament takes on food and textile waste, but fails to meet scale of the crisis Today, the European Parliament tackled food and textile waste by voting on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive. [1] The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) welcomes […] European Environmental Bureau · 13 Mar 2024 Global Appeal to UK policymakers to honour commitment to introduce DRS legislation Letter urging UK policymakers to seize the opportunity to ensure the timely delivery of a deposit return scheme for the United Kingdom. Reloop Platform · 13 Mar 2024 Global Urging the French government on reduction, reuse, and recycling Reloop have endorsed a collective position paper urging the French government to take decisive action on reduction, reuse, and recycling. Reloop Platform · 12 Mar 2024 Global European Parliament clamps down on greenwashing claims and labels Today, the European Parliament stood its ground against deceiving green marketing by voting on the EU Green Claims Directive. Members of the Parliament agreed on stricter […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Mar 2024 Global European Parliament adopts industrial emissions deal Today’s European Parliament plenary vote to adopt the provisional agreement negotiated for the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) is a step in the right direction. Christian Schaible, Head […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Mar 2024 Global Milestones achieved: EU adopts crucial building law for energy transition In a long-awaited step, The EU Parliament has voted to adopt the negotiated text on the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), signaling a pivotal […] European Environmental Bureau · 12 Mar 2024 Global Biogas To Hydrogen Fuel According to a February 2024 issue paper released by RMI, “How States Can Use Low-Carbon Fuel Standards To Incentivize Clean Hydrogen-Derived Fuels,” the federal government has recently made some huge investments in domestic hydrogen production, including $7 billion for Hydrogen Hubs, $1 billion for planned hydrogen procurement, and the 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, “which is worth up to … BioCycle · 12 Mar 2024 Global Sales Tax Exemption For Compost Sold To Farms The North Carolina General Assembly approved exemption of compost sales from the state’s sales and use taxes to qualifying North Carolina farmers who use the compost primarily in farming operations. BioCycle · 12 Mar 2024 Global Labeling Law-Compliant Compostable Foodservice Ware Eco-Products® introduced a new product line designed to make it easier for consumers, composters, and the entire foodservice value chain to differentiate between certified compostable and non-compostable products. BioCycle · 12 Mar 2024 Global Anaerobic Digestion Of Compostable Packaging Can large-scale AD facilities in the U.S. effectively process compostable packaging? Recent assessment helps answer the question. BioCycle · 12 Mar 2024