Recycling news: 2017

Global PLA bioplastics from Bonsucro certified sugarcane now available from Total Corbion PLA First Bonsucro certified sugar delivery arriving at the Corbion site in Rayong, Thailand. Image: Total Corbion PLA. Total Corbion PLA, global technology leader and producer of PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) bioplastics and lactide monomers, announced last week that PLA resins from Bonsucro certified sugarcane are now available for commercial order. Converters and [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Aug 2017 Global German MPs support innovation and growth of bioplastics sector Members of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group visited BIOTEC, one of Germany’s leading producers of compostable plastics based in Emmerich on the Rhine, and promised to increase support for innovation and growth in the region’s bioplastics sector. Marie-Luise Dött (CDU, MdB), Kerstin Radomski (CDU, MdB), Dr Günter Bergman (CDU, MdL), and Stefan Rouenhoff (CDU candidate for [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Aug 2017 Global Member portrait: Reverdia In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Marcel Lubben, President of Reverdia, shares some information on the global leader in the production of sustainable bio-succinic acid, based in the Netherlands. 5 facts about Reverdia Marcel Lubben, President of Reverdia Reverdia [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Aug 2017 Global News in brief – August 2017 European plastics manufacturers’ views on biodegradable plastics: In the light of the European Commission’s aim to turn Europe into a circular economy, PlasticsEurope, the Association of Plastics Manufacturers, has published a fact sheet and two view papers outlining how biodegradable plastics play an important role in this transition and how both mechanical & organic [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Aug 2017 Global EU trainees are hacking disposable plastic cups Who said that Brussels and the European Institutions are places for cold bureaucracy and economic reasoning only? We met with Paolo, Ieva, Diego, Adrian, Karin and Nico, who prove that the seeds of ecology, sustainability and active citizenship can sprout everywhere – even in the not-so-sunny Brussels’environment. During their traineeship within the European institutions, they […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Aug 2017 Global Sadiq Khan pledges to make London zero waste Supporters excited by step in the right direction but the strategy should phase out the continuation of waste incineration in London, if a true zero waste city is to be achieved Unveiling his environmental strategy for London, Sadiq Khan has pledged to make London a zero waste city. Specifically, the London Mayor has suggested that […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Aug 2017 Global Martin GmbH Aarberg, Schwitzerland We have been awarded the contract to supply a combustion line for the wood-fired combined heat and power... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 23 Aug 2017 Global Why the current Renewable Energy proposal is flawed, and how to fix it The Renewable Energy Directive is under review. In November 2016, the European Commission published a legislative proposal which establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources. In addition, the document defines a set of sustainability criteria that biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels, except from municipal and industrial waste and residues, must […] The pos… Zero Waste Europe · 21 Aug 2017 Global Interview with CEPI Director General Sylvain Lhôte in Belgian daily newspaper Le Soir (in French) CEPI’s Director General Sylvain Lhôte sat down recently with journalist Jean-Francois Munster of Belgian daily newsaper Le Soir to talk about climate change, innovation and CEPI’s 2050 ‘Investment Roadmap‘ Read the full article in French below CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 20 Aug 2017 Global Beyond the super worms: one simple step you can take to stop plastic pollution Plastic is a revolutionary material that lasts up to 100-500 years depending on its type. However, when we use this material to create something like a plastic bag, with an average life span on 25 minutes, we have a problem. Our oceans are heavily polluted and 80% of the marine litter is plastic. While the […] Zero Waste Europe · 10 Aug 2017 Global Sponsorship and visibility opportunities at European Paper Week 2017 This year is a special one for CEPI as we celebrate our 25th anniversary! This time we invite you to join us on a journey of discovery as we experience paper through the five senses – sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. We will also partner-up with RISI for the PPI Awards which will be […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 9 Aug 2017 Global EucoLight survey shows consumers struggle to identify different types of waste lamps These are the findings of a survey conducted by the market research institute GfK on behalf of EucoLight across Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Romania The main difficulties encountered concern differentiating energy-saving lamps from LED lamps and how to recycle them. EucoLight, the European Association for lighting WEEE compliance schemes, has conducted a […] L'articolo E… EucoLight · 3 Aug 2017 Global 6 ways embodied energy could shape policy in Europe There are many methods for calculating the embodied energy contained in a product. In our latest briefing paper, based on research by Eunomia we explore how an embodied energy indicator could be applied to European product policy to drive the circular economy forward, increasing the retention of valuable resources within an increasingly closed loop. Embodied […] Zero Waste Europe · 28 Jul 2017 Global Joint statement on the importance of the waste hierarchy in calculating recycling targets European Bioplastics (EUBP) together with the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC), European Compost Network (ECN), European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants (CEWEP), European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA), and European Centre of Employers and Enterprises (CEEP) co-signed a joint statement on the im… European Bioplastics News · 27 Jul 2017 Global Scientific view on the plastic bag debate by Fraunhofer UMSICHT On the occasion of the International Plastic Bag Free Day at the beginning of July, German-based research institute Fraunhofer UMSICHT published a position paper on plastic bags that looks at the pros and cons of the use of plastic bags compared to other alternatives such as paper or cotton bags from a scientific perspective, [...] European Bioplastics News · 27 Jul 2017 Global Facts on bio-based plastics made simple The Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Wageningen University published an info graphic that highlights the main facts and benefits of bio-based plastics. The graphic includes facts about the usage benefits, environmental benefits, feedstocks, properties, recycling, and prices of bio-based plastics and advertises a new labelling system introduced in the Netherlands to help consumers choose the [...] European Bioplastics News · 27 Jul 2017 Global Member portrait: Organic Waste Systems (OWS) In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Bruno De Wilde, Lab Manager at Organic Waste Systems (OWS), shares some information on the global leader in biodegradability testing, based in Belgium. 5 facts about OWS, Belgium Bruno De Wilde, Lab Manager, [...] European Bioplastics News · 27 Jul 2017 Global News in brief – July 2017 Perstorp Capa™ grades 6500D and 6800D given food contact approval in US: Perstorp has acquired food contact use approval for its Capa™ for Bioplastics product grades 6500D and the new 6800D. Perstorp already has food contact approval in Europe. The new Capa 6800D grade further extends Perstorp’s Capa portfolio. It is a high molecular [...] European Bioplastics News · 27 Jul 2017 Global #Designed4Trash award: Styrofoam Containers Styrofoam containers have been voted the 2nd most wasteful item at the Designed For Trash Awards, organised by the People’s Design Lab during last May 2017. Participants on this popular contest have also suggested sustainable alternatives to replace these problematic containers, which are responsible for an increasing amount of plastic pollution on the environment. Styrofoam […] Zero Waste Europe · 25 Jul 2017 Global Martin GmbH Thiverval, France Our French partner CNIM operates three waste combustion lines in Thiverval-Grignon / Île de France. A total of... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 24 Jul 2017 Global Environmental NGOs join forces for a Mediterranean free from plastic pollution Environmental organisations from all around the Mediterranean are launching the Break Free From Plastic Movement in the region, to save the cradle of human civilisation from a plastic pollution crisis. At their first meeting in Barcelona last June, they agreed on a manifesto calling for systemic change along the whole plastic value chain to prevent […] Zero Waste Europe · 20 Jul 2017 Global Sardinia demonstrates that islands can achieve zero waste Over the years, the island of Sardinia has served as model for Zero Waste thanks to their incredible recycling efforts and local initiatives. By challenging our perception of what we can achieve by working together, Sardinia has shown us that Zero Waste is possible on islands too. Comprised of nearly 2000 kilometers of white sandy […] Zero Waste Europe · 20 Jul 2017 Global ZWE’s response to public consultation on Chemicals, Products and Waste In the frame of the policy discussions to transition towards a circular economy, the European Commission intends to produce a Communication on the interface of Chemicals, Products and Waste legislation. This should analyse and prepare policy options on how to address the interface of chemicals, products and waste legislation, including how to reduce the presence […] Zero Waste Europe · 18 Jul 2017 Global PolyBioSkin develops biopolymers for high-demand skin-contact applications Castelldefels, Spain, 17 July 2017 – The EU-funded PolyBioSkin project commenced work on the development of biopolymers for high-demand skin-contact applications. At the end of June 2017, the project consortium, comprising of 12 partners, including European Bioplastics (EUBP), met in Castelldefels in Spain for the kick-off meeting hosted by project coordinator IRIS to discuss [...] European Bioplastics News · 17 Jul 2017 Global How to save the world, one reusable bag at a time The results are in. Everybody seems to agree on the fact that plastic bags are probably the most wasteful product on the market. The Redesign Europe Challenge 2017, launched by the People’s Design Lab, just confirmed it, and plastic bags are facing an uncertain future. Plastic bags are increasingly being replaced by the the most […] Zero Waste Europe · 17 Jul 2017 Global Biodegradable mulch films supported in revision of EU Fertilisers Regulation Berlin, 13 July 2017 – Today, the European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted its report amending the European Commission's proposal for a revision of the Fertilisers Regulation. In its report, the IMCO Committee acknowledges the innovative potential of biodegradable mulch films, which provide positive agronomical effects and help to [...] European Bioplastics News · 13 Jul 2017 Global New study presents plan for Circular Economy using existing economic measures The study examines existing measures and incentive schemes, which have been used successfully for products such as beverage containers, and identifies additional key waste streams that could benefit from such measures. Reloop Platform · 12 Jul 2017 Global Roundup International Plastic Bag Free Day 2017 Zero Waste Montenegro’s plastic bag monster This year the International Plastic Bag Free Day turns 8 and we have seen some spectacular actions! The movement to rid the world of environmentally destructive single use plastic bags continues to grow, and their ultimate replacement with clean, reusable and cool alternatives looks ever more possible. Across the […] Zero Waste Europe · 11 Jul 2017 Global Reaction by Sylvain Lhôte, Director General at CEPI to ENVI (Environment) Committee vote on LULUCF “The ENVI committee has missed the logic that LULUCF should focus on growing forest through investment rather arbitrarily capping its use as a resource. Freezing, over the next decade, the use of growing forestry will endanger the carbon sink Europe needs in 2050 and beyond” says, Sylvain Lhôte, Director General at the Confederation of Europe […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 10 Jul 2017 Global LULUCF: Forestry, paper and agri-sectors team up in favor of a dynamic forest reference level The Environment Committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament today adopted the draft report of the Committee’s Rapporteur, MEP Norbert Lins, on the regulation of Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF). The policy is of utmost importance for the forest and agricultural sectors as it defines the climate benefits of forest management and the […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 10 Jul 2017 Global EXCHANGE OF VIEWS WITH COMMISSION VICE-PRESIDENT JYRKI KATAINEN EXPRA · 10 Jul 2017 Global Rethink Plastic launches a summer challenge for the European Commission Rethink Plastic has sent an open letter to the European Commission calling on them to propose strong and harmonised EU legislation within the EU Strategy on Plastics in the Circular Economy – due to be published at the end of 2017. We call for concrete policy action on reducing, redesigning and better managing plastics, and challenge […] Zero Waste Europe · 10 Jul 2017 Global ECOPACK, BULGARIA: ECOPACK WINS AGAIN THE GREEN OSCAR AWARD EXPRA · 7 Jul 2017 Global FOST PLUS (BELGIUM) NEWS FROM BEGIUM EXPRA · 7 Jul 2017 Global CONAI (ITALY) 20 YEARS OF NATIONAL PACKAGING CONSORTIUM: THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT EXPRA · 7 Jul 2017 Global GREENPAK (MALTA) SPECIAL AWARD DURING KOPERATTIVI MALTA’S 20THANNIVERSARY EVENT EXPRA · 7 Jul 2017 Global ÇEVKO (TURKEY) THE COLLABORATION OF ÇEVKO, AFAD AND UNDP EXPRA · 7 Jul 2017 Global ECOEMBES (SPAIN) CIRCULARLAB EXPRA · 7 Jul 2017 Global GREEN DOT CYPRUS RECYCLING KIT & RECYCLING IN LIMASSOL CARNIVAL EXPRA · 7 Jul 2017 Global FTI (SWEDEN) NEWS FROM SWEDEN EXPRA · 7 Jul 2017