Recycling news: 2024

Global Prioridades de la economía circular en la UE, a debate en una conferencia de la FEAD The post Prioridades de la economía circular en la UE, a debate en una conferencia de la FEAD appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 10 Dec 2024 Global Experts and policymakers discuss ‘Circular Economy Priorities’ at FEAD’s conference The post Experts and policymakers discuss ‘Circular Economy Priorities’ at FEAD’s conference appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 10 Dec 2024 Global La economía circular europea necesita inversiones por 27.000 millones The post La economía circular europea necesita inversiones por 27.000 millones appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 10 Dec 2024 Global BeLIFE: Empowering Environmental Defenders for a Liveable Future Europe faces an escalating environmental crisis, yet those defending the planet often encounter significant risks and resistance. This article explores the critical role of environmental defenders and how the BeLIFE project seeks to empower them with tools, knowledge and resources to support their crucial work. Emma Pagliarusco of Youth and Environment Europe reports. A Planet in Crisis Our pla… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 10 Dec 2024 Global Zeer complete SieboTec 6000E geleverd bij Afvalzorg Onlangs heeft Van der Spek Vianen een zeer complete nieuwe hybride SieboTec 6000E afgeleverd bij Afvalzorg. De nieuwe SieboTec is geleverd in bedrijfskleur en voorzien van de moderne huisstijl van Afvalzorg. De Siebotec 6000E is o.a. uitgerust met stenenbanden op zowel de fijne- als overmaat transportband en een magneet op de overmaatband om de beste […] Het bericht Zeer complete SieboTec 6000E… RecyclePro · 10 Dec 2024 Global EUBP Reveals the results of the 2024 Market Data Report Berlin, 10 December 2024 – European Bioplastics presented its 2024 edition of the market development update during the EBC24 taking place in Berlin, Germany. The report confirms the continuous growth of the global production capacities of bioplastics. Overall global plastics production continues to rise steadily. This development is driven by rising demand combined with [...] European Bioplastics News · 10 Dec 2024 Global BIOPLASTICS MARKET DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 2024 Open the document Continuous growth: global production capacities of bioplastics 2024-2029 Bioplastics currently represent roughly half a percent of the almost 414 million tonnes* of plastics produced annually. Overall global plastics production continues to rise steadily. This development is driven by rising demand combined with the emergence of ever more sophisticated applications and [...] European Bioplastics News · 10 Dec 2024 Global Shell settles multimillion-dollar SLAPP lawsuit against Greenpeace Shell backs down in their multimillion dollar lawsuit against Greenpeace over a peaceful protest. People power works. Greenpeace International · 10 Dec 2024 Global Conditiebewaking legt basis voor betere uptime Machines krijgen het hard te verduren in de recyclingsector. En productiestilstand kost enorm veel tijd en geld. Dus is conditiebewaking eigenlijk het slimste wat je als ondernemer kan doen. Rubix en SKF bieden net dat. Ze hebben alles in huis om productieprocessen draaiende te houden en ze koppelen daar een stevige knowhow aan vast. Rubix […] Het bericht Conditiebewaking legt basis voor betere… RecyclePro · 10 Dec 2024 Global Just in Time for the Holidays: Sealing Labels for Board Games Sealing board games, playing cards and puzzles with sealing labels instead of wrapping them in film is a more sustainable path, and HERMA offers a solution. Packaging Strategies · 10 Dec 2024 Global Gallery: Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2024 The post Gallery: Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2024 appeared first on Chemical Recycling Europe . Chemical Recycling Europe · 9 Dec 2024 Global Hoogwaardiger inzetten gerecyclede granulaten? Het kan! De bouwsector is een belangrijke economische speler in België. Goed voor honderdduizenden jobs. Tegelijk kampt de sector zowel met een hoge materialenvoetafdruk als met grondstoffenschaarste. Het gebruik van gerecyclede granulaten en circulaire grondstoffen biedt hierop deels een antwoord. Het groeiende belang van sloop-, ontmantelings- en recyclingbedrijven in deze, stemt VSOR positief. De sec… RecyclePro · 9 Dec 2024 Global Plaidoyer pour une Transition Énergétique Durable et une Action Urgente Contre la Pollution Plastique en République Démocratique du Congo La République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), riche de ses ressources naturelles et de sa biodiversité unique, joue un rôle crucial dans la lutte mondiale contre […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 9 Dec 2024 Global SOPRODE: Appels à l’Action pour la Lutte contre la Pollution Plastique et la Promotion des Énergies Renouvelables au Sud-Kivu Le 20 novembre 2024, l’organisation Solidarité pour la Protection des Droits de l’Enfant (SOPRODE) a organisé un rassemblement devant l’Assemblée provinciale du Sud-Kivu pour intensifier sa campagne de sensibilisation contre […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 9 Dec 2024 Global Recycling strategies for bioplastics: What’s next? Novel approaches in recycling and upcycling bioplastics Open the document As the bioplastics market grows*, it is essential to address the issue of recycling biodegradable bioplastics and to study their most effective recycling pathways to manage bioplastic products at their end of life. Bioplastic waste does not yet constitute a relevant amount of the total plastic waste (being only 1% [...] European Bioplastics News · 9 Dec 2024 Global New study: Liquefied gas, an unnecessary yet explosive risk A new study commissioned by Greenpeace Germany delves into the history of liquefied gas (LNG) accidents, highlighting lack of transparency, underestimated risks to human safety, and failing safety protocols. Greenpeace International · 9 Dec 2024 Global US tuna cans linked to reports of forced labour of Indonesian fishers: Greenpeace Southeast Asia report Alleged forced labor practices onboard Taiwanese distant water fishing vessels have been linked to Bumble Bee canned tuna products sold in the United States. Greenpeace International · 9 Dec 2024 Global 💣 POLITICAL BOMBS Good morning(ish). As the countdown to Christmas is drowned out by a global political storm, we’re here to bring you the updates you care about – namely, how all of this is going to impact the work we’re all doing to bring about a liveable future. Political bombs It feels like with every door open on our advent calendars, another drama unfolds across the globe. On Wednesday morning, the collaps… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Dec 2024 Global Remondis manager Herwart Wilms to become FEAD president in 2026 The post Remondis manager Herwart Wilms to become FEAD president in 2026 appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 6 Dec 2024 Global FEAD Members Elect Herwart Wilms as President for 2026 FEAD, the European Waste Management Association, is delighted to announce that Herwart Wilms will succeed Claudia Mensi as President of FEAD in 2026. With a remarkable career in the environmental and waste management sectors, Herwart Wilms brings decades of experience and leadership to FEAD. As Managing Director of REMONDIS Sustainable Services, he has played a […] Global Recycling · 6 Dec 2024 Global FEAD members elect Herwart Wilms as President for 2026 The post FEAD members elect Herwart Wilms as President for 2026 appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 6 Dec 2024 Global EuRIC Plastics Recyclers Publish Roadmap for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation EuRIC’s Plastics Recycling Branch (EPRB) has published a roadmap on the future of the European plastics recycling industry, as the latter is currently grappling with extremely low demand for recycled materials and with unfair competition from third countries that threaten circularity in Europe. In its roadmap, EuRIC’s EPRB advocates for a swift implementation of mandatory recycled content targe… Global Recycling · 6 Dec 2024 Global BIR Stresses Need for Continued Progress Towards a Global Treaty Addressing the Entire Lifecycle of Plastics The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) expresses disappointment over the lack of a formal agreement after the latest round of negotiations in Busan (Republic of Korea) on a legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution. While emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum to achieve a comprehensive solution, BIR regrets the absence of an international treaty […] Global Recycling · 6 Dec 2024 Global Joint Statement on the need for good industrial jobs in Europe CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 5 Dec 2024 Global Press release: Joint statement between EU forest sector & labour unions shows blue collar jobs can be green collar jobs The forest-based sector and labour unions unite for a fair transition towards a vibrant and growing bioeconomy. Through the Circular Choices coalition, they call for a policy framework that captures investments in quality jobs and “Made in Europe” manufacturing. The European forestry and forest-based bioeconomy sector, gathered within the Circular Choices Coalition, represents 3% of […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 5 Dec 2024 Global Together again! Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine gathers in Lviv After a long stretch of working remotely, often across borders and time zones, finally meeting in person in Lviv this summer felt like a breath of fresh air. The last time we all gathered was in 2022, in Kharkiv, just a week before Russia’s full-scale invasion. Since then, we’ve been scattered, working from different parts […] Zero Waste Europe · 5 Dec 2024 Global Global Deposit Book 2024 This report provides a comprehensive overview of deposit return systems worldwide, detailing the legislative framework of each system, scope of containers covered, deposit values, collection infrastructure, and latest return rates for each programme. Reloop Platform · 5 Dec 2024 Global Statement on EUDR: Cepi welcomes the outcome of the trilogues and calls for further work to ensure a smooth entry into application of the Regulation The European pulp and paper industry welcomes the agreement reached yesterday by the Council, the Parliament, and the Commission to postpone by one year the entry into application of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Our commitment to sustainable forest management is centuries old and we share the goal of the EUDR to fight deforestation: we want […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 4 Dec 2024 Global About time: European Parliament finally greenlights negotiations on water pollutants Today, the European Parliament’s environment committee gave the green light to start trilogue negotiations on the update of EU water pollution standards. While this formal approval […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Dec 2024 Global What started in the Pacific is now the world’s largest climate justice campaign! Pasifika activists are making history with their world-first campaign demanding countries be held legally responsible to protect their people from the impacts of the climate crisis. Greenpeace International · 4 Dec 2024 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Concludes 2024 Conference with New Leadership and Vision Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2024 Brussels, Wednesday 28 November, 2024 – Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) has successfully concluded its annual conference, held on Wednesday 27 November 2024, at the BluePoint conference venue in Brussels, Belgium. The event gathered over 120 participants, including industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and key stakeholders from across the value chain, t… Chemical Recycling Europe · 3 Dec 2024 Global The EU’s Race for Clean Energy: At What Cost? In the rush to clean energy, transition minerals are attracting major geopolitical and corporate interest. In the EU, where domestic mineral production is relatively low, concerns over the need to secure access to minerals – essential for European industry, the onshoring of renewable energy, and battery manufacturing capacity – have reached a critical point for policymakers. These concerns led … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 3 Dec 2024 Global Pretreated Kitchen Scraps Vs. Traditional Curbside Collection A 13-month pilot project examined whether use of household food scrap pretreatment appliances is an alternative approach to maximize organics diversion, versus a curbside program. BioCycle · 3 Dec 2024 Global California Worm Farm Awarded USDA Fertilizer Grant The grant will be used to increase production capacity by installing a static composting system and improving facility access. BioCycle · 3 Dec 2024 Global Soil Microbial Assessment Training “This course provides a deep dive into qualitative assessments of soil microbial ecology, applied to soil health in various landscape systems, as well as composting systems and processes …” BioCycle · 3 Dec 2024 Global Turning Down The Landfill Methane Heat Landfills are a “sleeping giant of the climate crisis”, and the largest industrial source of the potent greenhouse gas methane in 38 states … BioCycle · 3 Dec 2024 Global #BreakFreeFromPlastic Movement Members Respond to Coca-Cola Dropping Reuse Targets New York — December 4, 2024 — As the global Plastics Treaty talks just concluded in Busan with no agreement, The Coca-Cola Company announced on December 2nd what it calls an ‘evolution’ in their environmental goals. However, the announcement marks a significant de-evolution as the Top Plastics Polluter has completely dropped its 2022 goal of […] Break Free From Plastic · 3 Dec 2024 Global Nature under attack: Bern Convention weakens wolf protection Today, the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention voted to lower the protection status of wolves, a decision widely criticised by conservation experts and environmental organisations. […] European Environmental Bureau · 3 Dec 2024 Global SGM Magnetics and Cleansort are Delighted to Announce a Strategic Partnership Agreement SGM Magnetics and Cleansort are delighted to announce a strategic partnership agreement for the marketing and service of Cleansort’s LIBS sorting technology. This agreement covers several key markets, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, North America, and selected regions in Asia. SGM recognizes the German based Cleansort GmbH as the technological leader in LIBS metal sorting, […] Global Recycling · 2 Dec 2024 Global Historic climate hearings begin at world’s highest court on States’ obligations in relation to climate change Public hearings will begin today at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of states with respect to climate change. Greenpeace International · 2 Dec 2024