Recycling news: 2017

Global ECOEMBES (SPAIN) CHOSEN AS A MEMBER OF THE COORDINATION GROUP OF THE EUROPEAN CIRCULAR ECONOMY STAKEHOLDER PLATFORM EXPRA · 9 Oct 2017 Global EC CIRCULAR ECONOMY MISSION TO COLUMBIA, OCTOBER 16 – 20, MEDELLIN + BOGOTA, COLOMBIA EXPRA · 9 Oct 2017 Global CANADIAN STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 27 – 29, MONTREAL EXPRA · 9 Oct 2017 Global ISWA WORLD CONGRESS 2017, SEPTEMBER 25 – 27, BALTIMORE, USA EXPRA · 9 Oct 2017 Global RETHINKING PLASTICS – CLOSING THE CIRCLE STAKEHOLDER CONFERENCE, 26 SEPTEMBER 2017 EXPRA · 9 Oct 2017 Global STATUS OF TRIALOGUE ON THE WASTE LEGISLATION REVIEW EXPRA · 9 Oct 2017 Global EXPRA WORKSHOP ON EPR AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES– OCTOBER 17-18, LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA EXPRA · 9 Oct 2017 Global FIRST MEETING OF THE EU EXPERT GROUP ON FINANCING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY EXPRA · 9 Oct 2017 Global Introduction by the Managing Director In order to provide more relevant and timely information, as well, as based on your positive feedback, we decided to move from quarterly to bi-montly publication of our Newsletter. I have the pleasure to share with you the first September/October 2017 EXPRA Newsletter. EXPRA · 9 Oct 2017 Global Mythen und Fakten zu Biokunststoffen aufgeklärt (German only) Biokunststoffe sind eine junge innovative Branche, die sich derzeit rasant entwickelt. Das wachsende ökologische Bewusstsein in der Bevölkerung sowie das Wissen um die Endlichkeit der fossilen Rohstoffe sind nur zwei der Faktoren, die ganz wesentlich zum Wachstum der Biokunststoffe beitragen. Immer mehr Unternehmen suchen nach innovativen Wegen, um der stetig steigenden Nachfrage nach nachhalti… European Bioplastics News · 5 Oct 2017 Global Revision of EU Fertilizers Regulation: Why we need biodegradable mulch films Biodegradable mulch film © European Bioplastics Berlin, 5 October 2017 – In the light of the upcoming vote of the European Parliament on the revision of the EU Fertilizers Regulation, European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association for the bioplastics industry in Europe, calls on the Plenary to confirm what has been approved by [...] European Bioplastics News · 5 Oct 2017 Global Big VICTORY: Under public pressure, waste incinerator was kicked out of the Spatial Plan of Zagreb! After more than 20 years of consistently pushing for the construction of a waste incinerator in Zagreb, the City Assembly last week made a decision to fought back to the public’s resistance and kick off this damaging project from the Zagreb Spatial Plan! Croatian Zero Waste Europe member Zelena Akcija delivers a statement after news […] Zero Waste Europe · 5 Oct 2017 Global MEPs seek answers over burning waste Waste incineration in cement kilns is being put in the spotlight in the European Parliament as concern grows over its impact on public health. For years, the effects of air pollution on public health have been well documented. Increased cancer risk and immune system, respiratory, reproductive and neurological problems have all been linked to air […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Sept 2017 Global Zero waste leaders share best practice in Lithuania Žiedinė ekonomika (Circular Economy) was founded by Domantas Tracevičius to actively promote the separate collection of biowaste to show that it is both economically and environmentally sound and that it is very good practice to be able to separately collect many other recyclables. Žiedinė ekonomika’s team is particularly active in promoting waste management best practices […] Zero Waste Europe · 29 Sept 2017 Global Bioplastics discussed at Stakeholder Conference on EU Plastics Strategy In preparation for the upcoming EU Plastics Strategy, the European Commission hosted the Stakeholder Conference ‘Reinventing Plastics – Closing the Circle’ on Tuesday, 26 September 2017, to engage with relevant stakeholders and gather feedback and input for the on-going process of drafting the plastics strategy. European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Sept 2017 Global Sneak peek: Programme highlights of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference Every year, the European Bioplastics Conference features a well-rounded conference programme attracting senior executives from across the bioplastics value chain, policy bodies, NGOs, and brand owners. We are happy to announce some first highlights of this year’s conference, taking place on 28-29 November 2017 in Berlin, Germany. Kristy-Barbara Lange, Deputy Managing Director, European [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Sept 2017 Global Member portrait: Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Marcelle Peuckert, Business Development Director at RSB In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Marcelle Peuckert, Business Development Director at the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) shares some information on one of the world’s most credible international sustainability and [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Sept 2017 Global Perstorp steps up commitment to Caprolactone market by upgrading Capa plant Perstorp is securing the future of its Caprolactone business through a significant investment to upgrade its monomer plant in Warrington, UK and to further increase security of supply. The Caprolactone market is strategic and important to Perstorp, a global industry leader in organic chemistry headquartered in Sweden. The project was initiated and kicked off [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Sept 2017 Global News In Brief (September 2017) New bio-based PE films: UPM Raflatac, a global manufacturer of label materials, extends its range of film face materials for the European market with a new plant-based material that provides a sustainable alternative to fossil-based films for a wide variety of end uses. RafBio PE performs just like standard PE film, and its excellent [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Sept 2017 Global Martin GmbH Bristol-Avonmouth, Great Britain The British waste management company Viridor has awarded our French partner CNIM the contract to build the... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 27 Sept 2017 Global In my Opinion: Opportunities amid the Uncertainty China notified the World Trade Organization that it would ban imports of 24 categories of solid waste by the end of 2017, as part of its campaign against yang laji or “foreign garbage.” While there is still a lot of ambiguity surrounding the exact specifications of what will be banned, one thing is for certain: China will be accepting a lot less material. Reloop Platform · 27 Sept 2017 Global Biodegradable plastics needed to increase recycling efficiency Berlin, 21 September 2017 – In the light of the current debates and consultations on the upcoming EU Strategy on Plastics and the revision of the EU waste legislation, European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association for the bioplastics industry in Europe, echoes the call for greater investments in the implementation of separate recycling streams, made [...] European Bioplastics News · 21 Sept 2017 Global Online sellers should be legally required to take on the duties of “producer” under the WEEE directi On 13 September over 80 delegates from across 12 different countries met to discuss ways to tackle the growing number of online market places that fail to be WEEE compliant with the EEE regulations. This is referred to as freeriding. The introductory speaker Peter Börkey of the OECD presented initial findings suggesting that online freeriding […] L'articolo Online sellers should be legally requ… EucoLight · 20 Sept 2017 Global The Inclusive Growth and Development Report 2017 - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 20 Sept 2017 Global Cleaning our way out of our plastic crisis: coastal cleanups and beyond Save the date! The 16th September 2017 is the International Coastal Cleanup Day. From an activity previously only carried out by a small group of ecological front runners, coastal cleanups have become a big deal. Last year, a large US-based network involved almost 800,000 volunteers internationally and, since launching in 1985, claims to have involved […] Zero Waste Europe · 15 Sept 2017 Global Hitachi Zosen Inova Europe’s largest energy-from-waste plant for municipal solid waste is to be built in Istanbul. The turnkey contract, together with one-year... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 Sept 2017 Global ‘Sense the Future’ at European Paper Week 2017. Registrations now open Registration is now open here for the 19th edition of European Paper Week 2017, November 28 -30 at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Brussels, Belgium. This year CEPI celebrates its 25th anniversary and to mark this occasion we will be holding a very special anniversary dinner at Brussels’ famous Royal Museum of Art and […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 14 Sept 2017 Global 4 reasons why recycling is better than incineration The waste hierarchy is the main principle at the cornerstone of the European Union’s waste policy. It establishes the priority order Member States should apply when developing waste management legislation and policy. It envisions that waste should be in the first place prevented, then reused, recycled, processed for energy recovery, and finally disposed of. Unfortunately, […] Zero Waste Europe · 14 Sept 2017 Global European Parliament votes in favour of a LULUCF regulation better fit for purpose The European organisations representing forestry and agriculture sectors as well as woodworking and paper industries see the reaction of the European Parliament within the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) regulation as a positive step. The Parliament voted today in favour of a more dynamic forest reference levels to account for emissions and […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 12 Sept 2017 Global How a simple 40-day experiment rocked my world As we reach the end of the Zero Waste Week, where various experiments have taken place in finding new ways to live without producing waste such in our daily lives. This account from guest blogger Mirabai Weismehl Rosenfeld, details her experiment of living without single use plastics for 40 days. Read about her trials and […] Zero Waste Europe · 8 Sept 2017 Global Renewable Energy Directive: CEPI analysis of sustainability criteria for solid biomass fuels in the European Commission proposal for a Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewables (recast) The sustainable forest management framework has evolved and strengthened over time balancing a market based demand for wood products and bioenergy with the other environmental and climate functions of the forest. More recently, the EU policy framework to support the use of energy from renewable sources has led to a strong increase of bio-energy use […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 7 Sept 2017 Global WEEE Forum and EucoLight raise concerns about WEEE compliance of online retailers At a seminar on 13 September 2017 in Brussels, the WEEE Forum and EucoLight, two European trade associations that speak for e-waste producer responsibility organisations, will facilitate a high-level debate around the compliance of online retail platforms with EU e-waste (WEEE) legislation and ways to address free-riding behaviour among online sellers. The OECD will present […] L'articolo WEEE … EucoLight · 6 Sept 2017 Global DRS Fact sheets Reloop and CM Consulting have produced a series of fact sheets to help promote understanding of the some of the various aspects of deposit return. Reloop Platform · 6 Sept 2017 Global To our roots and beyond – Reducing emissions for the 2050 society In a first of its kind project the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has called upon its member companies to voluntarily exhibit innovative, emissions-reducing projects that centre on increasing energy efficiency and promoting the use of renewable energy sources. The ‘To Our Roots and Beyond’ project puts the focus back on the industry’s leading […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 5 Sept 2017 Global Deposit Return FAQs Answered In this series of eight short videos, Reloop provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about deposit return schemes. Reloop Platform · 5 Sept 2017 Global European paper industry shows the way in innovative solutions for energy efficiency and renewables In a first of its kind project the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has called upon its member companies to voluntarily exhibit innovative, emissions-reducing projects that centre on increasing energy efficiency and promoting the use of renewable energy sources. The ‘To Our Roots and Beyond’ project puts the focus back on the industry’s leading […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 4 Sept 2017 Global 3 ways the European Parliament can fix the Renewable Energy proposal The Renewable Energy Directive (RED) is currently under revision in the European Parliament. Soon the committees responsible for the file will vote on the amendments, many of which cover use of waste for energy generation. Just like the previous version, the new proposal (RED II) continues to promote energy recovery processes from the biodegradable fraction […] Zero Waste Europe · 1 Sept 2017 Global Ireland’s first zero waste festival In June, the first Zero Waste Festival in Ireland took place. Building on the success of other Zero Waste Festivals such as Paris, and Roubaix the festival was a massive success. This festival and the others which have taken place over the summer represent a new activity in the burgeoning zero waste movement. Here Mindy O’Brien […] Zero Waste Europe · 31 Aug 2017 Global Biodegradable plastics in the Circular Economy in Europe At the beginning of this year, the European Commission published its EU Roadmap for a Strategy on Plastics in a Circular Economy. In the Roadmap, the Commission has given priority to assess how to decarbonize the plastics economy and to increase efficiency of waste management with a strong focus on recycling of plastic in [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Aug 2017 Global Bioplastics Week 2017 A very successful second edition of the Bioplastics Week, organised by the US Plastics Industry Association’s (PLASTICS) bioplastics division, took place on 21-25 August. Bioplastics Week is an annual campaign – driven on social media using the hashtag #BioplasticsWeek – created to educate people about the many benefits of bioplastics by increasing their visibility. [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Aug 2017