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Global The Collectors’s project: how European waste collection systems can benefit from the multitude of practices available in Europe The EU’s H2020 Collectors project is already halfway through, after organising an international conference in Warsaw last June and releasing its database web platform for 242 waste collection systems. Pierre Condamine, Waste Policy Officer at Zero Waste Europe describes the work he has been leading on as part of the project, bringing together the good […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Jul 2019 Global ISWA at IFAT Africa 2019 ISWA once again proudly participated in IFAT Africa, this year taking place between 9th and 11th July in Johannesburg, South Africa. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 29 Jul 2019 Global News in brief: July 2019 The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) and fifteen industries unite to to set out their joint Vision for Europe’s bioeconomy future – a circular bio-society This Vision "The circular-bio society in 2050" will establish a sustainable and competitive bio-based industry in the EU enabling a circular bio-society by 2050. In this circular bio-society, informed citizens choose a sustainable way of… European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global 14th European Bioplastics Conference: Last chance to participate in the Call for Papers The planning of the 14th European Bioplastics Conference is in full swing. The Call for Papers to become a speaker has generated a huge amount of interest and many organisations have already submitted their proposals. For those interested in contributing to the conference programme, there is still a chance to participate. The deadline to [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global EUBP’s policy recommendations to use sound LCAs as a basis for policy formulation In recent years, policy makers have become increasingly reliant on the use of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to establish a proper basis for more transparent and evidence-based decision-making on policies and regulations. However, succesful LCAs must take into account a number of considerations in terms of how they influence the final result and policy [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global World Economic Forum chooses bioplastics as one of the top 10 emerging technologies for 2019 The new report “Top 10 emerging technologies 2019” compiled by the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals some of the innovations that are expected to impact the global social and economic order. According to WEF, bioplastics made out of cellulose or lignin from plant waste lead the ranking of these breakthrough technologies. “From income inequality to [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global PolyBioSkin: Latest research milestones on bio-based diapers, beauty masks and wound dressings The project PolyBioSkin, which was set out in 2017, aims to develop and validate pilot processes for producing prototypes of three globally significant, high performance, skin-contact products: diapers, beauty masks and wound dressings. These prototypes have to be predominantly bio-based and also biodegradable according to EN 13432. Two years on, the project is well [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global Member portrait: Prodplast Group Mr Tudor Georgescu, CEO at Prodplast In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Mr Tudor Georgescu, CEO at Prodplast, shares some information on the group of companies specialised in the manufacturing and development of biodegradable and compostable films, carrier bags, [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global Belgium - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 29 Jul 2019 Global The 2nd ISWA YPG online conference: a step in our journey from dumpsites to a circular economy ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Jul 2019 Global Plastico? No Gracias! The Facebook group Zero Waste España launched a week to boycott plastic food packaging This year, Spain has been a forerunner of the Plastic Free July campaign. Indeed, from the 3rd to the 9th of June, the Facebook Community Zero Waste Espagña, launched a boycott of plastic food packaging, inviting citizens in Spain and worldwide not to buy any food wrapped in plastic for a week. We interviewed Juliana […] Zero Waste Europe · 25 Jul 2019 Global Steinmüller Babcock modernises Waste to Energy plant Ludwigshafen Steinmüller Babcock Environment GmbH based in Gummersbach has been awarded the contract for the modernisation of the Joint Venture Waste... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 25 Jul 2019 Global Are You Ready For Summer? It’s summer! For many Europeans, this means long days by the sea, hikes in the mountains, campfire games, city sightseeing, or enjoying a stay-cation. But, no matter what your summer plans are, as you head out on your next adventure make sure you explore, not exploit! As the summer holidays approach, we get busy planning […] Zero Waste Europe · 24 Jul 2019 Global The not-that-well hidden risks of incineration: the case of the Danish Norfors Plant Denmark is perceived to be one of the world’s greenest countries. But is it really? Besides the windmills and bike lanes, the country is also known for its passion for burning waste. Indeed, Denmark has a long tradition for incinerating waste, as the first waste-to-energy plant was established already in 1903. Nowadays, according to Eurostat’s data, […] Zero Waste Europe · 24 Jul 2019 Global Plastic Monster appears and threatens Earth The plastic monster march was the largest action on refusing single-use plastics in Indonesia, a joint movement of 48 civil society organisations in collaboration with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, followed by more than 1500 people. Break Free From Plastic · 24 Jul 2019 Global Supreme Court: Local Governments Can Ban Single-Use Plastics Jakarta, 17th of July 2019. On Thursday, 23rd of May 2019, the Supreme Court through the Court Decision Number 29 P/HUM/2019 decided to reject the judicial review from the Indonesian Plastic Recycling Association (ADUPI), CV Cahya Jaya, and PT Hartono Sinar Cemerlang Plasindo. The Supreme Court ruled that Bali Governor Regulation No. 97 of 2018 […] Break Free From Plastic · 24 Jul 2019 Global Deposit Return Systems: an effective Instrument towards a Zero Waste Future We want Europe to move towards a Circular Zero Waste Economy that retains value by reusing materials over and over, uses recycling as a last resort and ensures that no waste is leaked into the environment. Deposit Return Systems (DRS) have proven to be the most effective and sustainable way to make this happen. That […] Zero Waste Europe · 23 Jul 2019 Global Zero Waste Europe releases DRS Manifesto Zero Waste Europe has prepared a short primer explaining how deposit systems work and how they can be used to help Europe move towards a circular economy. Reloop Platform · 23 Jul 2019 Global María Anta - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Database - weee-forum.org WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global El-Kretsen - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global ORAMA, Raw Materials Data Collection - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Asociația Environ - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Ecotrel - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Swico - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global ZEOS - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Ecologic - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Projects and campaigns - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Libra WEEE database of studies and initiatives - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Why join - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Contact - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global B&W Vølund Turns Over Biomass Energy Project to Customer in Wales – Project is fifth European engineer-procure-construct (EPC) loss project company has completed and turned over to customers in recent months.–... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 16 Jul 2019 Global Spotlight on Sustainable Development: reshaping governance to reduce the production and consumption of plastics In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Four years later, however, the world is off-track to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and most governments have failed to turn the transformational vision of the 2030 Agenda […] Zero Waste Europe · 16 Jul 2019 Global CEPI Annual Statistics 2018 – limited assurance report Deloitte Deloite has been engaged by the Confederation of European Paper Industries (“CEPI”) to issue a limited assurance statement on the data quality rating method CEPI applies on a selection of core indicators published in the “2018 CEPI annual statistics report”, “2017 Environment Statistics report” and the “Key Statistics Report“, being a summarizing public report in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 14 Jul 2019 Global PRESS RELEASE EXPRA launches online information tool to facilitate packaging recyclability Brussels 29 July 2019. The packaging sector recognizes the need to minimise the environmental impact of both product and its packaging. That is why EXPRA, the umbrella organisation bringing together 26 […] EXPRA · 12 Jul 2019 Global Moscow to Receive Swiss Support in Fight Against Waste Mountains Four energy-from-waste plants are to be constructed in Moscow Region. A consortium consisting of the Swiss clean-tech firm Hitachi Zosen... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 12 Jul 2019 Global Plastic Bag Free Campaign in Ukraine: from a local initiative to a national campaign In a very western point of Ukraine there is the city of Lviv. In 2016 Lviv was suffering from a very poor waste management system, which caused a fire on the local landfill. After the accident, the local authorities realised that things needed to change, and this is when Zero Waste Lviv introduced the strategy […] Zero Waste Europe · 11 Jul 2019 Global Call for Papers | Waste Management & Research: Construction and Demolition Waste – Special Issue ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 9 Jul 2019 Global Greenpeace Russia has discovered half a ton of plastic fragments on the coast of the Black Sea and the Azov Sea The main sources of pollution are tourists, waste from other countries brought by currents, and maritime shipping. Most of the plastic found is determined to be single-use packaging or goods. In the Black Sea, the share of such plastic is almost 68%, on the Azov Sea - up to 90%. The main pollutant of […] Break Free From Plastic · 8 Jul 2019 Global Key statistics report 2018 out now! Each year in July CEPI publishes the latest preliminary market and production data for the previous year. Some of the figures can be found below: Paper & Board Production: 92.2 million tonnes (+0%) Exports : 20.6 million tonnes (+1.1%) Imports : 5.8 million tonnes (+3.3%) Consumption: 77.4 million tonnes (-0.1%) Market Pulp Production : 14.4 […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 7 Jul 2019