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Global Welcome to Istidama Qatar, ISWA’s latest Gold Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 26 Apr 2021 Global The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the waste management system in Ukraine and what problems in this area have been identified The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the usual way of life all over the world and dealt a significant blow to several industries, daily work and the life of residents. However, there are a number of community-critical services that the absence of which would cause as great a problem as the recent pandemic has done. […] Zero Waste Europe · 26 Apr 2021 Global Latest WMW Issue | The fashion industry has a waste problem – and it is up to our industry to come up with a compelling answer ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Apr 2021 Global Waste-To-Energy has still a place in the EU Taxonomy In the wake of the publication of the first Delegated Act, ESWET – the European association representing the suppliers of... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 23 Apr 2021 Global Greece opens its doors to Covid-free tourists in time for the 2021 ISWA World Congress in Athens ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 23 Apr 2021 Global Newly launched Plastic Atlas Asia edition provides an Asia-focused overview of the plastic pollution crisis Hong Kong/Philippines/Tokyo/Dhaka/New Delhi (April 22, 2021) --- On Earth Day (April 22), the Heinrich Böll Foundation, the Break Free From Plastic movement, and Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) published the Asia English edition of the Plastic Atlas. The special edition of Plastic Atlas highlights the large and rapidly growing role of Asian economies as […] Break Free From Plastic · 23 Apr 2021 Global COVID-19 and the False Promises of Plastics Plastic Flood Amid the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically caused an increase in plastic consumption globally. This has been necessitated by the need to safeguard ordinary people and communities from the transmission of COVID-19. The result, however, is a dramatic increase in masks, syringes, gloves, and other PPEs. Recently, plastic syringes have been found […] Break Free From Plastic · 23 Apr 2021 Global FEAD pushes EfW’s green credentials letsrecycle.com – 22 April 2021 European waste management trade association FEAD has called for a reassessment of energy from waste (EfW) as an activity which “positively contributes to climate mitigation objectives”. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 22 Apr 2021 Global New EU climate law ‘a farce’, NGOs say NGOs rebuke EU leaders over celebrations of new target to cut carbon emissions by 2030. “This is a good day for people and planet,” a masked-up Frans Timmermans tweeted on Wednesday at 5am from Brussels. Timmermans, who leads the European Commission’s work on the Green Deal, has been one of the most prominent voices behind the EU’s efforts to raise its 2030 carbon emissions reduction target fro… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Apr 2021 Global Outrage grows after governments fail to comply with EU anti-waste laws National governments may be losing momentum in the transition to a less wasteful and more circular economy. Now, Spanish civil society are taking legal action against their government. In 2018, the EU’s governments and institutions struck a historic agreement introducing what many hailed as the world’s most ambitious set of anti-waste laws – ranging from a ban on the incineration and dumping of… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Apr 2021 Global Virtual Debate – “Product stewardship – the way ahead” – Join PlasticsEurope on 29 April, 14h30 – 17h00 CEST The power of working together along the value chain on our journey towards a circular economy, as well as exploring… Plastics Europe · 22 Apr 2021 Global Climate greater worry than COVID-19 for young Europeans, new poll finds Even in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the environment beat infectious diseases on the list of priorities ranked by youth in our new pan-European survey. Despite years of populist scaremongering, migration comes close to the bottom of young people’s concerns. The Poll – conducted by the renowned public opinion research agency IPSOS on behalf of the EEB and its pa… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Apr 2021 Global From the wealth of nations to the health of nations A new report provides the European Union with a blueprint for redesigning its economy in a way that enhances the wellbeing of humanity and nature. Two of the authors, Nick Meynen and Katy Wiese, explain what is at stake. As light at the end of the terrible COVID tunnel begins to burn brighter, this global pandemic should remind us all of the unprecedented interconnectedness of humanity. But whi… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Apr 2021 Global Earth Day 2021: our electronics come from the Earth On this new edition of Earth Day, aimed at raising awareness about the environment worldwide, let's talk about the elements that can be found in all of our electronic devices yet most of us aren't familiar with: rare earth minerals. Right to Repair Europe · 22 Apr 2021 Global EU Taxonomy and the role of waste-to-energy: a missed chance for circularity RECYCLING magazine – 21 April 2021 In light of the adoption of the Taxonomy’s delegated act on activities substantially contributing to climate mitigation, FEAD stresses the need to reassess waste-to-energy as an activity positively contributing to climate mitigation objectives. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 21 Apr 2021 Global Climate greater worry than COVID-19 for young Europeans, new poll finds Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the environment beat infectious diseases on the list of priorities expressed in a pan-European youth survey. Despite years […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 Apr 2021 Global ISWA VIDEO AWARD | Now open for submissions! ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 20 Apr 2021 Global Taxonomy Coalition joint statement Download here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 19 Apr 2021 Global Event explores how to achieve sustainability in plastics The British Plastics Federation (BPF), in collaboration with PlasticsEurope, is hosting a half-day online seminar called Achieving Sustainability in Plastics on 27… Plastics Europe · 19 Apr 2021 Global The EU Forest Strategy should ensure that Sustainable Forest Management is consistently demonstrated in different EU policies Cepi’s response to the public consultation on the EU Forest Strategy A public consultation, launched on the 25th of January 2021, gives relevant stakeholders an opportunity to voice their views on the EU Forest Strategy, which will serve as a contribution to the preparation of said Strategy. Cepi welcomed this opportunity to provide its views […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 16 Apr 2021 Global Joint industry letter on the review of the PPWD Available here. For more information, please contact Anna Papagrigoraki, Cepi Environment Director, at a.papagrigoraki@cepi.org CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 16 Apr 2021 Global Carbon pricing: lessons from the National Energy and Climate Plans EU member states are looking with increased interest to carbon pricing, as the measure gains prominence in their respective decarbonization policy toolkits. A new EEB report analyses the main takeaways from National and Energy Climate Plans (NECPs) on carbon taxation to help guide policymakers in national recovery plans. This article has been produced for PlanUp, an open-source online platform … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Apr 2021 Global Smartphones: how to break the 2-year cycle? Extending software updates, alongside making repair information and access to spare parts available and affordable is an essential aspect of a universal Right to Repair. Campaign member Nesta explains why. Right to Repair Europe · 15 Apr 2021 Global Cepi’s response to the public consultation on EU Biodiversity policy initiatives A public consultation on EU Biodiversity policy initiatives, opened by the European Commission, allowed relevant stakeholders to evaluate the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 as well as provide feedback on the development of legally binding EU Nature Restoration Targets; a key commitment of the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030. Cepi used this opportunity to provide answers […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 15 Apr 2021 Global Letter calling for linking the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) with the new UK Emissions Trading System (UK ETS) Cepi has co-signed together with other key European industries a letter calling for linking the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) with the new UK Emissions Trading System (UK ETS). The letter is addressed to the top EU and UK policymakers and calls for the linkage negotiations to begin swiftly, especially ahead of COP 26 […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 15 Apr 2021 Global Romania promises billions to coal polluters against EU state aid rules Bucharest is handing out a billionaire subsidy to the country’s most polluting company, but the plan contravenes EU state aid rules and climate goals. Campaigners are calling on the European Commission to reject it, Roberta Arbinolo reports. The Romanian government is planning a €1,3 billion subsidy to state-owned Oltenia Energy Complex to restructure the company, including extending the life o… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Apr 2021 Global Money for nothing? Commission set to release first findings on golden handshake to German lignite PRESS BRIEFING What is happening? As part of its coal phase-out, Germany promised multi-billion Euro payouts to lignite operators for closing their plants. On 2 […] European Environmental Bureau · 14 Apr 2021 Global Veolia and Suez Agree on Merger ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 13 Apr 2021 Global Waste-to-Energy: an essential element for circularity RECYCLING magazine – 13 April 2021 In view of the upcoming delegated acts on the EU Taxonomy, FEAD yesterday held a successful online event on the topic of Energy Recovery from Waste (Waste-to-Energy), hosting the views of the EU Commission, the waste management industry, and of one NGO. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 13 Apr 2021 Global PMI KYOTO Develops New End-of-Line Packaging System for Bar Products The complete EOL system is designed to eliminate bottlenecks and increase bar packaging efficiency. Packaging Strategies · 13 Apr 2021 Global NTW-EP online seminar on Nuclear energy and the EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy – 14 April – Webinar Wednesday 14 April, 15:00-17:00 Register here Nuclear energy is pushed forward from several sides as one of the technologies to be included in efforts to […] European Environmental Bureau · 13 Apr 2021 Global CLOCC an International Initiative Reducing Marine Littering ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 12 Apr 2021 Global Joint industry statement on the decarbonisation policy options suggested in the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) Download full statement here. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 12 Apr 2021 Global Taking the Next Step in Automation Working with an expert fabricator and integrator flexible enough to customize can help meet requirements while expediting completion. Packaging Strategies · 10 Apr 2021 Global Event report: “A New Paradigm for Plastics and Their Role in the EU’s Zero-Emission Economy Plans” on 25 March In a constructive debate, Virginia Janssens used the event as an opportunity to call for a consistent and harmonised regulatory… Plastics Europe · 8 Apr 2021 Global Overcoming the hidden environmental costs of solar energy Our efforts to harness the sun’s energy to power our future may require up to 5% of the territories of some countries, a new simulation finds. This could have significant direct and indirect environmental side effects, including habitat loss and deforestation. But there are ways to avoid this, Khaled Diab reports. Sunlight is the greatest life-giving force on our planet. It is also a potential … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 8 Apr 2021 Global Recovery plans: EU’s carbon pricing momentum The debate on green taxation has taken centre stage with the European Green Deal and the Covid-19 Recovery Plan. Lessons at national level show that carbon taxes can speed up the transition if ambitiously and strategically designed at a wider European level. EEB recently published ‘A carbon pricing blueprint for the EU’, a report commissioned by our Senior Policy Officer for Climate Barbara Mar… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 7 Apr 2021 Global CopenHill: A Plan(t) For The Future – The Beauty in the Beast #2 Click here to discover “The Beauty in the Beast” campaign! A cosy living room, a small garden covered in snow,... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 7 Apr 2021 Global Article published in “La Papeterie Magazine” (ENP Publishing Group), N° 371, February-March 2021 Download here (French only). CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 6 Apr 2021 Global Green groups urge ADB to stop lending for Waste-to-Energy incinerators as response to climate and health crises In a letter addressed to the Bank, the groups called on ADB to exclude waste-to-energy (WtE) incineration and other thermal-based technologies from the list of renewable energy sources and climate mitigation activities in its Energy Policy and other financial instruments. They recommended ADB to align itself with government-led climate action commitments made during the Climate […] Break Free From Plastic · 3 Apr 2021