Recycling news: 2023

Global EUBP starts 2023 with a new Head of EU Affairs and the opening of its Brussels office Roberto Ferrigno, Head of EU Affairs & Head of EUBP Brussels office Roberto Ferrigno had been recently appointed as European Bioplastics’ (EUBP) new Head of EU Affairs who already started his position on 1 January. He will also head EUBP’s new Brussels office in the heart of political Brussels located in Av. Palmerston [...] European Bioplastics News · 27 Jan 2023 Global How bioplastics can contribute to the sustainability of food contact materials The European Commission is currently revising the EU’s rules on food contact materials (FCMs), particularly in light of its recent initiatives on Single Use Plastics, Sustainable Products, and the revision of the rules on packaging and packaging waste. In order to meet the EU’s ambitious environmental objectives, the Commission should introduce specific rules to [...] European Bioplastics News · 27 Jan 2023 Global Upcoming events with EXPRA participation EXPRA · 27 Jan 2023 Global Half time at BIOMAC: research project provides new opportunities to biobased industry On 23 and 24 January, the BIOMAC held its project meeting which marked the completion of the first half of this project. The 35 project partners discussed the progress made in achieving the project milestones as well as the next steps for 2023. A central part of the meeting was the selection of five [...] European Bioplastics News · 27 Jan 2023 Global Member portrait: Normec OWS In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Astrid Van Houtte, Marketing & Sales Manager, and Bruno De Wilde, Managing Director Business Development, at Normec OWS share some interesting insights on their company. 5 facts about Normec OWS, Belgium Since November [...] European Bioplastics News · 27 Jan 2023 Global Policy News: January 2023 European Parliament proposes ban on plastic waste exports to developing countries The European Parliament has given its backing to a new law that would ban exports of plastic waste to non-OECD countries and phase out the export of plastic waste to OECD countries within 4 years. The EU expects this move to boost the [...] European Bioplastics News · 27 Jan 2023 Global News from the members: January 2023 The difficult relationship between science, citizen science, and mass communication. A negative example Guest article by Francesco Degli-Innocenti, Novamont: “Recently, an article titled ‘The Big Compost Experiment: Using citizen science to assess the impact and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable plastics in UK home composting’ caused quite a stir. I must acknowledge that I [...] European Bioplastics News · 27 Jan 2023 Global News in brief: January 2023 Braskem announces project to evaluate production of biobased polypropylene Braskem announced a project to evaluate an investment in producing carbon negative bio-based polypropylene (PP) in the U.S. The project would utilize Braskem's proven, proprietary technology to convert bioethanol into physically segregated bio-based polypropylene. Braskem is exploring partnership opportunities for this p… European Bioplastics News · 27 Jan 2023 Global CONAI: Deposit return system may not be the most efficient way to reach future recycling targets in a 73,3% recyling rate country like Italy EXPRA · 27 Jan 2023 Global International Zero Waste Cities Conference 2023: Zero Waste to Zero Emission One of the leading causes of climate change is unmanaged waste and at the recently held COP27 last November 2022, the continuing struggle to reach the Global Methane Pledge, which […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 26 Jan 2023 Global No to greenwashing: empowering consumers for the green transition Based on previous publication in European Files magazine, p.53 by Miriam Thiemann and Orla Butler. More than half of EU consumers have their environmental impact in mind when shopping, a European Commission survey revealed. While this is good news, a worrying byproduct is a proliferation of green marketing, with 75% of products on the market carrying an implicit or explicit environmental claim.… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 26 Jan 2023 Global Plastics Europe and EuPC launch European Operation Clean Sweep® certification scheme Plastics Europe, the association of plastics manufacturers in Europe, and EuPC, the association of European Plastics Converters, announce today the… Plastics Europe · 26 Jan 2023 Global ENVI – PAK (Slovakia) Campaign – “Let’s deposit, but don’t forget to sort!” EXPRA · 25 Jan 2023 Global FEAD “very concerned” about EP vote to ban exports of plastic waste EUWID – 25 January 2023 – The European Parliament introduced some positive changes in its vote on the amendment of the EU Waste Shipments Regulation (WSR), the European Waste Management Association (FEAD) said last week. However, the industry group believes Brussels lawmakers also missed an opportunity for “needed reforms that will further boost the circular […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 25 Jan 2023 Global FOST PLUS (Belgium) – The digital deposit system: Flanders opts for an easy-to-use, efficient and forward-looking solution to combat litter EXPRA · 25 Jan 2023 Global News From EKOPAK (Bosnia and Herzegovina): The final conference of the project “Management of glass packaging waste in the Western Balkans” held in Belgrade EXPRA · 25 Jan 2023 Global Stories of Truth and Success for International Zero Waste Month In a time when disinformation is the norm, it has become a rare opportunity to find points of truth. Global crises, especially waste management problems, are undeniably evident almost everywhere. […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Jan 2023 Global Under the Microscope: GAIA Asia Pacific, Partners, Media Discuss Waste Colonialism Exposing the truth behind the plastic crisis through a brand audit The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific took a bold step forward in unveiling the truth behind […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 24 Jan 2023 Global 10 Trends In The Compost Marketplace Veteran compost marketer highlights trends that have helped to shape the expanding marketplace for compost. BioCycle · 23 Jan 2023 Global Protecting Your Compost Brand With Trademarks Trademarking protects your unique marketing materials including niche product names, memorable slogans and recognizable logos. BioCycle · 23 Jan 2023 Global Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilots The Composting Consortium, a collaboration of industry partners managed by Closed Loop Partners (CLP), announced the launch of its Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot. BioCycle · 23 Jan 2023 Global New Household Food Waste Device Closes The Loop Mill Industries, a climate-tech company focused on waste prevention, introduced its first product — the Mill kitchen bin that “dries, shrinks and de-stinks your kitchen scraps overnight.” BioCycle · 23 Jan 2023 Global Assessing Colorado’s Food Waste, Organics Recycling Policies NRDC released its “Colorado Food Waste Policy Gap Analysis And Inventory” in January 2023, adding to similar analyses done in 12 states in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Midwest in 2021. BioCycle · 23 Jan 2023 Global Industry responds to European Parliament’s proposed plastic waste export ban to non-OECD countries Packaging Europe – 23 January 2023 – FEAD (European Waste Management Association) has also shared its own concerns. It welcomed the “extension of confirmation deadlines for facilities to two working days, the acknowledgment of persistent and normalised delays in the authorisation processes, and the obligation for all Competent Authorities to accept documentation in English.” However, it […] The… FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 23 Jan 2023 Global Cepi statement on the forthcoming EU Raw Materials Act Download full statement here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 20 Jan 2023 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Rezero Each month, our ZWE Changemakers campaign sheds a spotlight on one of our member organisations. This month, we head to Catalonia to our member Rezero. Since 2005, the organisation has been tireless in its fight against plastic and in advocating for reusable alternatives. Zero Waste Europe · 20 Jan 2023 Global FEAD blames the increase in the generation of hazardous waste on economic and legislative development Residuos Profesional – 19 January 2023 – The European Parliament has approved its negotiating position on revisions to the procedures and control measures for waste shipments following a debate on Monday. After the proposals were adopted with 594 votes in favour, five against and 43 abstentions, the European Parliament says MEPs are now ready to […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Global FEAD in großer Besorgnis über vom EP gefordertes Exportverbot für Kunststoffabfall EUWID – 19 January 2023 – Das Europäische Parlament (EP) hat in der Abstimmung über die EU-Abfallverbringungsverordnung (VVA) einige positive Änderungen eingebracht. Doch es hat aus Sicht des europäischen Dachverbands FEAD auch die Chance für Reformen verpasst, die benötigt werden, um die Kreislaufwirtschaft in Europa voranzutreiben. Als ein Beispiel nennt die neue FEAD-Präsidentin Claudia Mens… FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Global WASTE-TO-ENERGY COMMUNICATION AS PART OF ENERGY UNION EXPRA · 19 Jan 2023 Global MEPs agree to back plastic waste exports bans Resource – 19 January 2023 – Waste management trade association FEAD commented: “[We are] very concerned about the outcome of the vote on shipments of plastic waste. “FEAD is in favour of positive rules that enable safe and traceable shipments of plastic waste within the EU, taking into account the specificities of the EU single […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Global European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels Roberto Ferrigno, Head of EU Affairs & Head of EUBP Brussels office Berlin, 19 January 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Ferrigno as Head of EU Affairs. He assumed his position on 1 January 2023 and will [...] European Bioplastics News · 19 Jan 2023 Global Claudia Mensi è la nuova presidente di FEAD Ricicla News – 19 January February 2023 – Sarà l’italiana Claudia Mensi a rappresentare per il prossimo biennio le 3mila aziende di servizi ambientali di 18 Paesi raccolte sotto il cappello dell’associazione europea FEAD. La laboratory manager di A2A Ambiente e rappresentante di Assoambiente subentra al tedesco Peter Kurth alla guida di uno dei principali soggetti associativi del […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 19 Jan 2023 Global Remondis-Manager Wilms neuer FEAD-Vizepräsident EUWID – 18 January 2023 – Herwart Wilms hat zum Jahresbeginn die Vizepräsidentschaft beim europäischen Dachverband der privaten Entsorgungswirtschaft FEAD übernommen. In seiner neuen Funktion will der Remondis-Geschäftsführer, der auch Vizepräsident beim Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungswirtschaft ist, die Entwicklungen in Europa mitgestalten und die Interessen der deutschen Kreislaufwirt… FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Global Waste shipment regs update wins MEP support Recycling International – 18 January 2023 – FEAD, the umbrella organisation for trade bodies within the EU, argues the exports regime proposed by the Commission inm he updated WSR is a ‘de facto export ban’. ‘FEAD reiterates that it remains essential to safely ship non-hazardous “green listed” waste, which is a commodity, beyond EU borders […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Global ZWE Study Tour 2022 – learning from the European front-runners on municipal waste management At the end of last year, I had the opportunity to go on a three-day experience of delving into bins, breathing in the smell of freshly made compost, and getting up close and personal with some of Italy’s best performing recycling, collection, and sorting infrastructure. I joined the 2022 Zero Waste Europe Study Tour and […] Zero Waste Europe · 18 Jan 2023 Global FEAD concerned about Parliament’s position on the revision of the waste shipment regulation Recycling Insight – 18 January 2023 – The position adopted offers more legal certainty and harmonization objectives. FEAD welcomes the extension of installation confirmation deadlines to two working days, the acknowledgment of persistent and standardized delays in permitting processes and the requirement for all competent authorities to accept documentation in English. However, FEAD believes th… FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Global FEAD concerned over Parliament’s position on Waste Shipment Regulation revision Recycling Magazine – 18 January 2023 – With a large majority, the European Parliament adopted yesterday its position on the Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) revision. It includes improvements on intra EU shipments but maintains tight rules on waste exports to the industry’s concern. The adopted position provides more legal certainty and harmonisation goals. FEAD welcomes […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Global MEPs push for tighter waste shipment rules Circular – 18 January 2023 – The European Parliament has adopted its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to revise EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments. The revised legislation aims to protect the environment and human health more effectively while taking “full advantage of the opportunities” provided by […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Global EU alarmed over hazardous waste growth Materials Recycling World (MRW) – 18 January 2023 – More than half of the European Union’s hazardous waste is still not recycled and is increasing despite 30 years of reduction initiatives, says the European Court of Auditors. “The generation of hazardous waste is on the increase, and the EU has to address this problem,” said […] FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jan 2023 Global A new Co-Chair for 4evergreen The 4evergreen alliance is ready to start another exciting year of activities with a new Co-Chair: Sarah Price, Director of Sustainability at Sappi, who will succeed Tiina Pursula as Chair of the Environment and Safety Committee at Cepi, thus leading the cross-industry alliance towards reaching... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 18 Jan 2023