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Global Peace of mind for families (and the environment) Concerns about harmful chemicals, health and environmental effects lead more and more parents and toymakers alike to switch to high-quality, sustainable, and safe toys made from bio-based instead from petroleum-based materials. Next to a growing number of new start-ups developing bioplastics toys, big players such as Lego and Hasbro are also investing heavily in [...] European Bioplastics News · 22 Mar 2018 Global Can you teach an old cell new tricks? Mathew Halter The joint venture of DuPont and Tate & Lyle has developed a proprietary process that uses plant-based instead of petroleum-based feedstocks to produce 1,3-propanediol. Today, the company provides solutions for a wide variety of markets and applications through its bio-based performance brands Susterra® and Zemea® propanediol in addition to Bio-PDO™, [...] European Bioplastics News · 22 Mar 2018 Global Electrolux builds the world’s first bioplastic concept fridge Without a doubt, this is the coolest (pun intended) news about an application for bioplastics. Electrolux, the leading group of global household product brands, unveiled the world’s first concept fridge made of bioplastics. All visible parts of the refrigerator prototype are made of bioplastics. The material used in the refrigerator is derived from renewable [...] European Bioplastics News · 22 Mar 2018 Global Barcelona’s historic district starts organic waste collection with compostable biowaste bags In February 2018, the district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, located in a historic part of Barcelona, introduced a door-to-door separate waste collection system as part of the Zero Waste Strategy of the municipality. The project aims to minimise the quantity of waste sent to landfill and, more importantly, to involve citizens in order to make [...] European Bioplastics News · 22 Mar 2018 Global News In Brief – March 2018 The Netherlands to ban oxo-degradable plastics: After France and Spain implemented actions in 2017 to limit the production, distribution, sale, provision and utilization of packaging or bags made from oxo-degradable plastics – conventional plastics that falsely claim to biodegrade – the Netherlands now, too, announced plans for a complete ban of oxo-degradable plastics. "A [...] European Bioplastics News · 22 Mar 2018 Global Call for Papers – 13th European Bioplastics Conference European Bioplastics (EUBP) now invites proposals for the 13th European Bioplastics Conference taking place on 4/5 December 2018 at the Titanic Chaussee Hotel in Berlin, Germany. This year’s conference will focus on advanced innovations in bioplastics as well as on environmental aspects and opportunities for growth. Experts are invited to submit proposals for a [...] European Bioplastics News · 22 Mar 2018 Global Eat it, don’t waste it! Best blogs on foodwaste in Central Europe The latest awards for best blogs on foodwaste reduction have some real highlights. Check out these amazing bloggers from across Central Europe… Bloggers play an important role in raising awareness about food waste and how we can prevent it. Do bloggers replace grandmothers when it comes to learning how to use and store food properly? […] Zero Waste Europe · 20 Mar 2018 Global Termomeccanica Ecologia TM.E. S.p.A. Termomeccanica Ecologia has signed with Bionerga the contract for the design and construction of the waste-to-energy plant in... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 19 Mar 2018 Global Zero waste key to achieving circular economy of cities, experts say BANDUNG, Indonesia (March 19, 2018) — Going Zero Waste is the way to go for cities. This has been the conclusion of experts and practitioners in the recently held International Zero Waste Cities Conference in Bandung, Indonesia. With the theme, “Breaking A ‘Linear’ City: Adopting Zero Waste Towards a Circular Economy,” the event gathered experts, […] Break Free From Plastic · 19 Mar 2018 Global Global campaign challenges Starbucks to keep its promise to curb plastic pollution, create 100% recyclable cup PRESS RELEASE, Monday, March 5, 2018 SEATTLE, WA — Today, more than a dozen leading environmental organizations announced the launch of “Starbucks: Break Free From Plastic” — a global campaign demanding that Starbucks take accountability for its contribution to the growing plastic pollution crisis. Sign the petition at:https://mobilize4change.org/starbucks. The campaign formed ahead of Starbuck… Break Free From Plastic · 13 Mar 2018 Global Wrapping your head around overpackaging – and taking action It’s high time to reduce overpackaging. While policy makers take a first step with the EU Plastics Strategy, citizens are joining the challenge for better design. In January 2018, the European Commission released a new set of initiatives as part of the 2018 Circular Economy Package. These include: The European Strategy for Plastics in a […] Zero Waste Europe · 9 Mar 2018 Global Plastic Diets in Zero Waste Cities are the Solution to Plastic Pollution BANDUNG, Indonesia, March 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To support the "Three Months Trash-Free Movement" and commemorate the "National Waste Awareness Day 2018", the Alliance of Zero Waste Indonesia (AZWI) in collaboration with the Directorate General of Waste Management, Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials - Ministry of Environment and Forestry, partnered with the West Java Provincial Governmen… Break Free From Plastic · 9 Mar 2018 Global Corporations Told: Own Up to Global Plastic Crisis BANDUNG, Indonesia (March 8, 2018) — “It’s unfair for companies, who earn billions of dollars annually, to pass the burden and responsibility of managing the waste that their products create when cities and communities with limited resources are burdened by it,” stressed Froilan Grate, regional coordinator of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia […] Break Free From Plastic · 8 Mar 2018 Global Detoxing carpets: pathways towards safe and recyclable carpet in a truly circular economy The post Detoxing carpets: pathways towards safe and recyclable carpet in a truly circular economy appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 5 Mar 2018 Global Des moquettes sans toxiques: vers des moquettes sûres et recyclables dans une économie véritablement circulaire The post Des moquettes sans toxiques: vers des moquettes sûres et recyclables dans une économie véritablement circulaire appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 5 Mar 2018 Global Keine Schadstoffe in Teppichböden: wege zu recycelbaren Teppichen ohne schädliche Chemikalien und einer funktionsfähigen Kreislaufwirtschaft The post Keine Schadstoffe in Teppichböden: wege zu recycelbaren Teppichen ohne schädliche Chemikalien und einer funktionsfähigen Kreislaufwirtschaft appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 5 Mar 2018 Global Tapijt detoxen: wegen naar veilig en recyclebaar tapijt in een werkelijk circulaire economie The post Tapijt detoxen: wegen naar veilig en recyclebaar tapijt in een werkelijk circulaire economie appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 5 Mar 2018 Global Bandung City to host International Zero Waste Cities Conference BANDUNG, Indonesia (March 2, 2018) --- Government officials, civil society organizations and Zero Waste communities and practitioners will gather in Bandung, Indonesia for this year's International Zero Waste Cities Conference (IZWC) to be held on March 5-7. With its theme, "Circular City is the Future City", this year's IZWC presents a new approach for policy makers […] Break Free From Plastic · 3 Mar 2018 Global #breakfreefromplastic Mediterranean changemakers Movement members from Barcelona, to Beirut and most Mediterranean countries in between shared their common culture, love of food and traditional zero waste crafts to develop common campaigns and activities. Over the 4 days of meetings incredible stories of the campaigns were shared and the diverse range of experience in the room was put to […] Break Free From Plastic · 28 Feb 2018 Global Dirty Fashion revisited: spotlight on a polluting viscose giant The post Dirty Fashion revisited: spotlight on a polluting viscose giant appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 28 Feb 2018 Global Roadmap towards responsible viscose & modal fibre manufacturing The post Roadmap towards responsible viscose & modal fibre manufacturing appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 28 Feb 2018 Global New EU standard for biodegradable mulch films in agriculture published Last October, the European Parliament voted in favour of the use of biodegradable mulch films in the revision of the EU Fertilisers Regulation. Biodegradable mulch films have been available on the EU market for many years, meeting a high level of acceptance among European farmers. They play an essential role in modern agriculture as [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2018 Global How much land do we really need to produce bio-based plastics? Constance Ißbrücker, Head of Environmental Affairs, EUBP The consequences of climate change and the finite nature of fossil resources constitute two broadly acknowledged challenges for society in the decades to come. Bioplastics, which are derived fully or at least in part from renewable resources, have the unique advantage over conventional plastics to [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2018 Global Member portrait: Synvina In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Patrick Schiffers, CEO of Synvina, shares some information on the joint venture between BASF and Avantium with the aim to become the market leader in FDCA and PEF. Patrick Schiffers, CEO, Synvina 5 [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2018 Global News in brief – February 2018 PHA from sewage sludge enters demonstration phase: The Phario project produces PHA at the biological sewage treatment plant in Bath, the Netherlands, which is run by the Brabantse Delta water board. The processes required for purifying sewage water breeds bacteria that can produce 0.47 grams of PHA per gram of organic matter in the [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2018 Global EU waste legislation recognises benefits of bioplastics Revised legislative package on waste acknowledges that bioplastics play a key role in achieving EU recycling goals Berlin, 28 February 2018 – The provisional agreements reached by the European Council and Parliament on the EU waste legislative package published by the Commission in 2015, recognise the benefits of bioplastics. The new legislation acknowledges that [...] European Bioplastics News · 28 Feb 2018 Global Rising to the challenge of plastic Freebruary Plastic is a hot topic on the policy agenda. Inspired by Plastic Freebruary, Zoe Casey set-off on a plastic-free journey aiming to buy no plastic for one month. Here’s her story. Plastic is a hot topic right now. Last month the European Commission launched a strategy to tackle plastic waste, plastic pollution in our oceans has […] Zero Waste Europe · 28 Feb 2018 Global The Global Information Technology Report 2016 - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 27 Feb 2018 Global 9 reasons why we better move away from waste-to-energy, and embrace zero waste instead Waste incineration is often presented as a smart way to make our trash problem disappear, and even create energy in the process. However, research shows that this is far from the truth. Currently over 80 millions tons of waste is burnt in Europe. With the EU pushing to move away from landfills, many Member States […] Zero Waste Europe · 27 Feb 2018 Global The Global Risks Report 2019 14th Edition - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 27 Feb 2018 Global Cheaper and more efficient? The positive effects of pay-as-you-throw and kerbside collection The case of Parma demonstrates that pay-as-you-throw and kerbside separate collection do not need to cost more to deliver results. The case history of Parma compared with Piacenza and Reggio Emilia (Italy, Emilia-Romagna) A recent report by the UIL (one of the major trade unions in Italy) highlighted the increasing waste bill for families over […] Zero Waste Europe · 26 Feb 2018 Global A farewell to roadside containers in Barcelona? Over a decade ago Barcelona was at the forefront of the separate collection of waste. Now with this new project can their reclaim the mantle? As part of the city’s strategy towards zero waste, Barcelona is progressively phasing out roadside containers and has just recently introduced door-to-door collection in the district of Sarrià. This move […] Zero Waste Europe · 21 Feb 2018 Global PRESS RELEASE LIFE EPS-SURE Project: Website launch Brussels, February 2018. Life EPS-SURE project, a R&D project for plastic recycling that will transform fish boxes into new food packages, launched its new website. With an attractive design, easy […] EXPRA · 13 Feb 2018 Global Europe at crossroads: After the Chinese ban on plastic waste imports, what now? The Chinese waste import ban puts Europe at a crossroads. One way, a continuation of the status quo to the detriment of the environment, health and human rights. The other, a new opportunity for the circular economy. It is a common expression these days that Europe is at crossroads. We’ve often heard of it with […] Zero Waste Europe · 13 Feb 2018 Global Ocean Plastics Tour Signals Change for New Zealand PRESS RELEASE THE PURE TOUR 12 February 2018. A national tour of speaking engagements with global ocean plastics experts Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cummins from the 5 Gyres Institute and Raquelle De Vine from Algalita marine research, has so far experienced broad support for a ban on plastic bags, and further measures to reduce New […] Break Free From Plastic · 12 Feb 2018 Global Martin GmbH Foshan Nanhai III, People’s Republic of ChinaConstruction of two additional combustion lines. On 15 November 2017, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 8 Feb 2018 Global The Inclusive Development Index 2018 Summary and Data Highlights - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 3 Feb 2018 Global GREEN DOT NORWAY: NEWS EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global ÇEVKO FOUNDATION (TURKEY) WILL CONTINUE WITH ITS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018 Global ECOPACK BULGARIA: RECYCLING SCHOOL “TEACHERS FOR CLEAN ENVIRONMENT“ IN VRATSA EXPRA · 2 Feb 2018