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Global Immediate and massive rejection to Coca Cola advertisements Coca-Cola recently released several TV ads, which were strongly criticized in social media. Two of them, in particular, refer to environmental problems: global warming and forest fires in one of them and the problem of waste, in the other. Just a few days before, the company declared in Davos that it won’t stop using single-use […] Break Free From Plastic · 7 Feb 2020 Global Plastic waste problems without a solution are still haunting the country PRESS RELEASE Despite Malaysia having sent a total of 3,737 metric tonnes of unwanted waste back to 13 countries as of January 2020, it is still saddled with tonnes of illegally disposed plastic waste across the country. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is concerned over such indiscriminate dumping of plastic wastes which poses environmental […] Break Free From Plastic · 7 Feb 2020 Global PRESS RELEASE: Rewarding Sustainable Forest Management practices will enhance biodiversity and climate resilience of EU forests This week, the European Commission is hosting the “International Conference on Forests for Biodiversity and Climate” in Brussels to discuss pressures on EU forest ecosystems due to, among others, climate change as well as how to best protect forests and their biodiversity for a climate neutral and climate resilient land. The European paper industry has […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 6 Feb 2020 Global Europe Paper Industries Interview to Ulrich Leberle, Raw materials Director at Cepi. Published by The Forest Time. Link CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 6 Feb 2020 Global Jori Ringman: “Cepi will play a key role in reaching carbon neutrality in Europe by 2050” Interview to Jori Ringman in the French Magazine la papeterie by ENP Publishing. CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 6 Feb 2020 Global Looking for a read to warm up the winter? As the days get shorter, the weather gets colder, and all of nature seems to go into hibernation, there is really nothing quite like curling up with a good read. When it’s cold outside, reading is really one of the best forms of self-care: sit back, pour yourself a cup of steaming hot tea, and […] Zero Waste Europe · 6 Feb 2020 Global Zero Waste Cities Video Series To kickstart the New Year we have launched a new short video series showcasing Jack McQuibban (Zero Waste Europe Cities & Communities Coordinator) and Froilan Grate (Asia Pacific Regional Coordinator & Executive Director at GAIA Philippines) sitting down to discuss zero waste cities around the world. Our zero waste experts will answer to 4 important questions […] Zero Waste Europe · 5 Feb 2020 Global Virginia Janssens appointed as managing director New Leadership for PlasticsEurope PlasticsEurope, the pan-European trade association representing plastics manufacturers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Virginia… Plastics Europe · 4 Feb 2020 Global Europe, let’s fix our smartphones! The EU has a historic opportunity to make smartphones repairable and longer-lasting. Find out more and sign our petition to put an end to the throw-away economy Right to Repair Europe · 4 Feb 2020 Global New leadership for Plastics Europe: Virginia Janssens appointed as managing director PlasticsEurope is pleased to announce the appointment of Virginia Janssens as Managing Director. She will take up her role on… Plastics Europe · 4 Feb 2020 Global A bubble barrier to contain marine plastic waste The Municipality of Amsterdam has come up with an imaginative way of protecting the canals, that the Dutch capital is… Plastics Europe · 31 Jan 2020 Global Europe’s new “Circular Economy Action Plan” needs to link bioeconomy and circular economy On 11 December 2019, the European Commission (EC) published the long-awaited Communication on the European Green Deal, which highlights the new EU leadership’s climate and sustainability ambitions. Amongst others, the Commission foresees the adaption of a new Industrial Strategy closely linked to a new Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP). “This action plan marks Europe’s [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Jan 2020 Global Why it is so important to differentiate between fossil-based conventional plastics, the use of bio-based feedstock and the property of biodegradability? There is no doubt: we use too much plastic, and the plastic waste, which is littered in the environment, on land, or in the seas, has a negative impact on nature and all living beings. Therefore, the bioplastics industry not only agrees, but also actively supports the demand for a major change in our [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Jan 2020 Global Member portrait: ProfiKomp Environmental Technologies Inc. (ProfiKomp) Dr. Aleksza László, CEO of ProfiKomp Environmental Technologies Inc. (ProfiKomp) In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Dr. Aleksza László, CEO of ProfiKomp, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about ProfiKomp Environmental Technologies Inc., Hungary ProfiKomp Group [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Jan 2020 Global News in brief: January 2020 SETAC organizes course on biodegradation assessment of polymers As part of its 30th annual meeting (3-7 May 2020) in Dublin, Ireland, the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) will organize a training course entitled “TC12 - Regulatory Applicability of Guidelines for Testing Biodegradability of Microplastics and Polymers with an Emphasis on ISO Standards”. [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Jan 2020 Global Guest Blog | ISWA Scholarship Programme – Ugandan Pioneers Taremwa Sam Rwabwehare is the Founder and Executive Director of UWMAC (ISWA's National Member in Uganda). He is also coordinating the ISWA Scholarship Programme in Uganda. Sam has prepared a short report on the kids in the programme in Uganda. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 29 Jan 2020 Global Mass balance approach to accelerate the use of renewable feedstocks in chemical processes The post Mass balance approach to accelerate the use of renewable feedstocks in chemical processes appeared first on Plastics Europe . Plastics Europe · 29 Jan 2020 Global PRESS RELEASE: Ignazio Capuano started as the new Chairman of Cepi As of January 2020, the new Cepi Chairman is Mr Ignazio Capuano, CEO of the Italian firm Burgo Group Spa and Vice President of the Italian paper manufacturers’ association Assocarta. Mr Capuano, who holds an Engineering degree and a Master’s degree in Economy from the University of New York, has been working for the paper […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 28 Jan 2020 Global Groups file ‘notice to sue’ DENR to douse waste incinerators PRESS RELEASE 27 January 2020, Quezon City. As the Zero Waste Month draws to a close, environmental defense lawyers and zero waste activists pressed the authorities to faithfully enforce the provisions of the country’s waste and pollution prevention laws against the incineration of garbage. To compel the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) into […] Break Free From Plastic · 27 Jan 2020 Global UCLA to phase out single-use plastics By phasing out one-use plastics in food service, UCLA could drive regional change as one of the largest universities nationwide to make the shift. CALPIRG Students at UCLA campaigned to make it happen. “My generation is concerned about the immense amount of plastic ending up in our waterways and ocean and its impact on marine […] Break Free From Plastic · 27 Jan 2020 Global Plastic-pollution bills gain steam on Capitol Hill A multi-track effort is afoot in the House to rein in the staggering 8 million tons of plastic dumped into oceans each year. Lawmakers in the lower chamber are now preparing to take up legislation dubbed Save Our Seas 2.0, which sailed through the Senate earlier this month to the applause of Republicans, Democrats, and The Washington […] Break Free From Plastic · 27 Jan 2020 Global The Story of Too Good To Go Today Zero Waste Europe releases its new Consumption & Production Case Study, which promotes another example of zero waste business models: The Story of Too Good To Go, a fast growing company making the link between shops whose food is about to be wasted and consumers. The end of the year’s festivities are over and […] Zero Waste Europe · 23 Jan 2020 Global PRESS RELEASE 4evergreen: a unique industry alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular economy Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry, announced today a new alliance called 4evergreen. The aim of the alliance is to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy that minimises climate and environmental impact. The alliance will increase awareness about the benefits of fibre-based packaging materials, advocate for EU […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 22 Jan 2020 Global China Intensifies Campaign Against Plastic Pollution China plans to ban the production of certain single-use plastic items by the end of this year to curb the amount of waste clogging the country’s landfills and waterways. According to the guideline co-published Sunday by China’s National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the country aims to gradually limit the production, use, […] Break Free From Plastic · 22 Jan 2020 Global Europe’s Industry United for an inspiring future The Alliance for a Competitive European Industry (ACEI) that Cepi is a member of, was created 15 years ago to harness the collective intelligence of 11 of Europe’s leading industry sector associations and BusinessEurope. The ACEI provides a proactive vision to EU policymakers on how to promote the competitiveness of the European industry on a […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Jan 2020 Global Keppel to supply technology solutions for waste-to-energy plants in India Keppel Seghers Belgium N.V. (Keppel Seghers), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Infrastructure Holdings Pte Ltd (Keppel Infrastructure), has secured contracts... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 21 Jan 2020 Global 7 out of 10 Filipinos favor a national single-use plastics ban, survey reveals MANILA, Philippines (January 21 2020) --- Filipinos favor banning single-use plastics. That is according to a recent survey commissioned by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) which highlights the Filipino people’s strong support for a national ban on single-use plastics (SUPs). The nationwide survey showed that […] Break Free From Plastic · 21 Jan 2020 Global Malaysia sends back 3,737 metric tonnes of plastic waste, to repatriate more this year SEBERANG PERAI, Jan 20 — Malaysia sent 150 containers of plastic waste weighing about 3,737 metric tonnes back to its 13 countries of origin since the third quarter of 2019, said Minister for Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Yeo Bee Yin. She said France and United Kingdom have been co-operative in the process; […] Break Free From Plastic · 21 Jan 2020 Global 150 containers of plastic waste shipped back, 110 more to follow Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin said this was “unprecedented” as the government did not fork out a single sen, with importers and shipping lines bearing the costs. “It is not about money but dignity. We are not supposed to pay them to send it back. We do not want […] Break Free From Plastic · 21 Jan 2020 Global Siegfried Scholz is the new President of ESWET (from left, Dr. Siegfried Scholz, president of ESWET, and Dr. Edmund Fleck, former president of ESWET) As of January 1, 2020,... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 20 Jan 2020 Global FEAD welcomes parliament’s resolution on Green Deal RECYCLING magazine – 17 January 2020 Following Wednesday’s plenary vote at the European Parliament, FEAD greatly welcomes the resolution of the European Parliament on the European Green Deal. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 17 Jan 2020 Global Going zero waste…step by step Zero Waste France, in collaboration with the University of Colibris, recently published a new project called “MOOC Zero Waste”: a free online programme to guide you on all aspects related to waste prevention and reduction. The Zero Waste MOOC (1) is designed for people willing to understand more about the challenges related to waste production […] Zero Waste Europe · 17 Jan 2020 Global ISWA Headoffice Opened and ISWA World Congress Tickets go on Sale On Monday 13th January ISWA???s new Head Office was officially opened by Mayor of Rotterdam Ahmed Aboutaleb. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 15 Jan 2020 Global Milestone order for Magaldi. The Ecobelt® WA technology seduces the Land of the Rising Sun. On August 2019, Magaldi Group and KHI signed a contract with the Kyoto City management to equip the urban Waste-to-Energy... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 14 Jan 2020 Global Schools of the Future: Defining New Models of Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 14 Jan 2020 Global Are you ready for 2020? Our #WinterWasteWishes collection for a winter season, and a year, without waste! The beginning of a new year (and a new decade) represents for most the perfect moment to reprioritise our work, set goals for the months to come and imagine the year we would like to see and live. To help us in drafting our 2020 resolutions and kickstart the new year with the right foot, […] Zero Waste Europe · 10 Jan 2020 Global Plastic Bags Ban in Jakarta: Pro-Environment Policy Awakens Community Optimism Towards Earth-Saving Efforts Jakarta (January 10, 2020). The Governor of Jakarta Province, Anies Baswedan, has just issued Regulation of the Governor of Jakarta Province Number 142 of 2019 concerning Obligations to Use Environmentally Friendly Shopping Bags at Shopping Centers, Supermarkets, and Traditional Markets. The long-awaited regulation has been welcomed by the people of Jakarta Province, as news of […] Break Free From Plastic · 10 Jan 2020 Global ISWA Welcomes Four New National Members Last year, ISWA???s General Assembly recognised four new organisations representing ISWA in Liberia, Mongolia, Mexico and United Arab Emirates. All four officially joined as National Members of ISWA as of January 2020. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 9 Jan 2020 Global A failure to face the climate emergency 2019 saw intensifying climate chaos and mobilization for decisive action. Days before COP25 was due to start in Madrid under Chile’s presidency, the UN Environment Programme announced that countries had to cut their global greenhouse gas emissions by 7.6% every year until 2030 to get on track for the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement […] Break Free From Plastic · 9 Jan 2020 Global New president and general secretary for FEAD RECYCLING magazine – 8 January 2020 Peter Kurth, President of FEAD’s German member, BDE, becomes FEAD’s new President, while Valérie Plainemaison, who was, until now, the European representative of FEAD’s French member, FNADE, is appointed General Secretary of FEAD. FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 8 Jan 2020