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Global Press Release: 4evergreen Announces the new Composition of its Steering Group BRUSSELS, 16 December 2020 – 4evergreen, the alliance that aims to perfect the circularity of fibre-based packaging, has announced its Steering Group’s new composition. Eleven leading figures from the fibre-based packaging value chain have been elected to the Steering Group of 4evergreen, where they... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 4 Mar 2021 Global Leaving behind the EU’s deadly addiction to deregulation Better regulation is benevolent and participatory, cognisant of complexity and future-oriented. Deregulation it is not. This opinion piece was first published in Social Europe by Patrick ten Brink. deputy secretary general and director of EU policy at the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) In April, the European Union’s 27 commissioners are due to debate the ‘Better Regulation’ agenda, taking … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 4 Mar 2021 Global A week to remember: New EU rules pave way for better products From the first-ever standards aimed at extending the lifetime of products, to the launch of the new energy labels, this week marks an important moment for consumers and the planet. But the fight for better products is far from being over, Mauro Anastasio writes. Consumer and environmental groups can finally feel the wind of change as new repairability standards enter into force across the EU. A… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 4 Mar 2021 Global Italian Company Caught Illegally Dumping Plastic and other Municipal Waste in Tunisia Réseau Tunisie Verte - Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) - Basel Action Network (BAN) - Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) - European Environmental Bureau (EEB) - Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) - Greenpeace MENA - Rethink Plastic alliance (RPa) Brussels, March 3, 2021. International, European, Italian and Tunisian environmental groups have joined in demanding […] Break Free From Plastic · 3 Mar 2021 Global BPF and PlasticsEurope and co-host online seminar on 4 March 2021, 13.30 to 16.00 GMT With growing pressure from across the globe for manufacturers to increase the amount of recycled content in packaging products, the… Plastics Europe · 2 Mar 2021 Global Sumitomo SHI FW and SENER working together to advance Waste-to-Chemicals process The global energy technology company Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) and the engineering and technology group SENER have signed an MoU... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 2 Mar 2021 Global New report reveals plastic polluters’ attempt to derail ambitious implementation of EU circular economy targets in Spain Spain is at a key decision moment on how it will address the plastics crisis. This year it is expected that the Waste Law and the Royal Containers Decree will be published through which the Spanish government intends to implement the EU waste legislation. As one of the biggest plastic users, Spain is also the second biggest polluter of the Mediterranean Sea and has failed to meet 2020 EU target… Break Free From Plastic · 2 Mar 2021 Global More trash, more cash: who’s really behind the plastic crisis in Spain? The post More trash, more cash: who’s really behind the plastic crisis in Spain? appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 2 Mar 2021 Global PlasticsEurope statement on decision to appeal BPA judgment General Court Ruling on the identification of BPA as endocrine disruptor for the environment In 2018, PlasticsEurope filed a legal… Plastics Europe · 2 Mar 2021 Global BPF and PlasticsEurope co-host online seminar on 4 March 2021, 13.30 to 16.00 GMT With growing pressure from across the globe for manufacturers to increase the amount of recycled content in packaging products, the… Plastics Europe · 2 Mar 2021 Global Why we must protect nature While more attention is given to the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems at EU and global level, many still understand ‘nature’ as something separate from us. If we really want to address the accelerating depletion of the natural world, we must understand that we are an integral part of it, writes Laura Hildt. The understanding that biodiversity and the health of ecosystems supporting our… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 1 Mar 2021 Global New Ecodesign regulations: 5 reasons Europe still doesn’t have the Right to Repair While new Ecodesign rules are an important step for repair, they do not mean that we have the Right to Repair in Europe. Yet. Here’s why. Right to Repair Europe · 1 Mar 2021 Global Algeria | Fighting Packaging Waste with Intelligence ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 Feb 2021 Global European Parliament report recognizes potential role of bioplastics in the circular economy On 8 February, the European Parliament adopted its Own Initiative Report on the Circular Economy which recognised the role of bioplastics for the future. Amongst other issues highlighted, the MEPs emphasised the potential role of bio-based and biodegradable and compostable plastics in the circular economy whilst noting that bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics alone will not provide a soluti… European Bioplastics News · 26 Feb 2021 Global Member portrait: CJ Europe Member portrait: CJ Europe In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Eung Joo Kim, Biochemicals Business Team Leader at CJ Europe, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about CJ Europe, Germany CJ CheilJedang, starting as sugar manufacturer in 1953, has led the Korean food Industry and has grown into… European Bioplastics News · 26 Feb 2021 Global News from the members: February 2021 Neste's renewable products reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10 million tons in 2020 In the course of 2020, Neste’s renewable products helped customers in several geographic markets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10.0 million tons altogether. This amount equals the annual carbon footprint of 1.5 million average EU citizens (source: World Bank) or [...] European Bioplastics News · 26 Feb 2021 Global Members in the Spotlight: Surfrider Foundation Europe My name is Diane Beaumenay-Joannet. I’m one of two coordinators of the Break the Plastic Wave campaign of Surfrider Foundation Europe, together with Cristina Barreau, Marine Litter Coordinator. I’m based in Paris (France). I also spent half of my time as a marine litter policy officer, working hard to influence French politics and policies to protect the Ocean from pollution and fight against p… Break Free From Plastic · 26 Feb 2021 Global News in brief: February 2021 Algae represent a largely untapped resource in Europe The European Commission is preparing a comprehensive, cross-sectorial EU algae initiative, aimed at increasing the sustainable production, consumption, and use of algae-based products. Because of its small carbon and environmental footprint, the increased use of algae will help achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal. [...] European Bioplastics News · 26 Feb 2021 Global Environment Group calls on Senate to uphold environmental laws amid EDSA anniversary Manila, Philippines—The pollution watchdog EcoWaste Coalition calls on the country’s top legislators to safeguard public health and the environment by keeping intact the Clean Air and Solid Waste Management laws as the Philippines marks the 35th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Break Free From Plastic · 26 Feb 2021 Global “The Beauty in the Beast”. A campaign to showcase Waste-to-Energy’s hidden beauties! Waste-to-Energy manages non-recyclable waste – waste which is unfit for recycling and reuse – and transforms it into a resource,... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 26 Feb 2021 Global Publication of the amendments to the Food Contact Guidelines The first revision of the Food Contact Guidelines for the Compliance of Paper and Board Materials and Articles is now available. On April 2019 the paper and board manufacturing industry, as well as converting sectors including the tissue industry published the new voluntary ‘Food Contact Guidelines for the Compliance of Paper and Board Materials and […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 26 Feb 2021 Global Magaldi wins a contract for the wet-to-dry conversion of B.E.A. WtE plant Two Ecobelt® WA conveyors will replace the existing submerged chain conveyors (SCC), suffering from: frequent clogging, which adversely affect the... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 25 Feb 2021 Global FEAD participates in the European Parliament hearing on plastics Recycling magazine – 25 February 2021 Today, FEAD, the European Waste Management Association, represented by its President, Mr. Peter Kurth, participated in the European Parliament ENVI and PETI Committees’ Joint Public Hearing entitled “Plastics and waste management in the circular economy”. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 25 Feb 2021 Global Green home grants are failing to boost clean heating – new analysis Many people in low-income countries cannot afford to buy clean heating systems. Meanwhile, ‘green’ subsidy schemes continue to promote climate-wrecking gas boilers, a new analysis shows. A household in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Portugal or Romania may take 10 years longer than one in France, Germany, Italy or the UK to recover the installation cost of a heat pump, and five years longer in the … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 25 Feb 2021 Global EU microplastic ban just closer, with major loopholes The EU will stop firms adding microplastic to almost all products. Great. But as the process moves forward this week, some glaring industry-sponsored loopholes stand out. Jack Hunter explains. The European Commission has pledged to ban microplastic from cosmetics, paints, detergents, some farm, medical and other products to prevent 500,000 tonnes polluting mostly rivers and seas. The legal proc… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 25 Feb 2021 Global Legal trouble brings chemical burns for European Commission In a disappointing week for the European Commission, two powerful institutions pushed back on its permissive attitude to toxic chemicals, just months after it pledged to make Europe a leader in chemical safety. Jack Hunter explains. The European Court of Justice today made a ruling that makes it harder for companies to use the most harmful chemicals, dashing hopes by some inside the European Co… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 25 Feb 2021 Global Three ESWET position papers released in February 2021 In February 2021, ESWET released three position papers, replying to several public consultations launched by the European Commission. You can... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 24 Feb 2021 Global Joint Statement: An EU Taxonomy Delivering for the Economy and the Environment The signatories of this statement, represent sectors of major importance for European economic development and wealth. We make the move to a competitive, climate-neutral economy in Europe possible and support an EU taxonomy that helps accelerate investments in sustainable solutions. We are strongly concerned about the European Commission’s (EC) draft Taxonomy Delegated Regulation proposal, whic… CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 24 Feb 2021 Global ISWA Welcomes Florence Kuijl On February 15th Florence joined the ISWA general secretariat as Technical Communications Coordinator. We have given her the floor to present herself to the ISWA network. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Feb 2021 Global UN members must recognise a healthy environment as a fundamental human right The UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) ended with yet more dithering. Our governments must work together to codify international laws and regulations that recognise the human right to a healthy environment, protect the climate and restore biodiversity, writes Patrizia Heidegger. Diplomats, environment ministers, government and UN experts, civil society and researchers in their thousands gathered at… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Feb 2021 Global Uberfischung: Wildfisch als Fischfutter in Aquakulturen – Schweizer Detailhändler im Vergleich The post Uberfischung: Wildfisch als Fischfutter in Aquakulturen – Schweizer Detailhändler im Vergleich appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 24 Feb 2021 Global PlasticsEurope at the EU industry days 2021 on 24 February from 14.00 to 15.30 Kicking off our 2021 advocacy engagement programme, Virginia Janssens, PlasticsEurope Managing Director, will be a guest panellist at this year’s… Plastics Europe · 23 Feb 2021 Global LOIBL news – Schwandorf waste incineration plant: How new things can be created from waste • Customer: Schwandorf Waste Utilization Association (ZMS) • Installation site: Schwandorf, Bavaria • Completion and commissioning: 2020 Loibl delivers for... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 23 Feb 2021 Global Meet our members – Center for Environmental Solutions Zero Waste Europe is happy to introduce the blog series “Meet our members”. Through this series of monthly interviews, we want to give you a chance to get to know our members and the work they are doing. Meet Maria Suma from Center for Environmental Solutions (CES), Belarus Hi Maria, can you give us a brief […] Zero Waste Europe · 23 Feb 2021 Global Emission trading: Invisible hand or sleight of hand? The European Union’s industrial greenhouse gas emissions are self-regulated through the market rather than the Industrial Emissions Directive. By so doing, Europe risks allowing climate neutrality to slip through the fingers of the market’s invisible hand’. Alberto Vela reports on the need to reform the Industrial Emissions Directive and the EU emission trading system to include greenhouse gas … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 23 Feb 2021 Global ISWA Welcomes Evreka as our Newest Gold Member We are proud to announce the addition of Evreka to the ISWA Network ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 23 Feb 2021 Global Greenpeace warns Clean Air Act under threat; calls on Senate to uphold law protecting Filipinos’ health QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Greenpeace today warned that Republic Act 8749 or the Clean Air Act of 1999—the country’s foremost law to protect Filipinos from the adverse effects of air pollution—is under threat. Break Free From Plastic · 22 Feb 2021 Global The Croatian Island of Krk is on its way to become zero waste At the invitation of Zelena Akcija / Zero Waste Croatia, the public utility company Ponikve eko otok Krk d.o.o. who is responsible for waste management on the Croatian island of Krk, has agreed to participate in the project “Transitioning to a zero waste Europe, one community at a time”. Thanks to the project, municipalities on […] Zero Waste Europe · 20 Feb 2021 Global Blog | Prevent Marine Litter Now! By Carlos RV Silva Filho ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 19 Feb 2021 Global Cleanups: the gateway to a zero waste community Trash Hero volunteers have been picking up trash every week for just over 7 years, racking up some 12,000 cleanups in more than 170 locations worldwide and removing 1870 metric tons of rubbish from beaches, riversides, and other public spaces. Break Free From Plastic · 19 Feb 2021