Recycling news: 2023

Global Stories of Environmental Justice Values and Principles for Climate Action: Hasiru Dala – India Contributed by Rohini Malur, Kumuda C.S. and Anil Kumar Zero Waste as a Pathway to Methane Mitigation Environmentally sustainable waste work is useless without the integration of the informal sector […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 24 Nov 2023 Global Clean Air Forum – Missed opportunity for civil society to share views with the Council of ministers A range of stakeholders are participating in the fourth edition of the Clean Air Forum, in Rotterdam. The Clean Air Forum is a crucial, biennial meeting […] European Environmental Bureau · 24 Nov 2023 Global Q&A on certified soil-biodegradable mulch films Open the document What are certified soil-biodegradable mulch films? What are the advantages of certified soil-biodegradable mulch films? Do certified soil-biodegradable mulch films fully biodegrade in soil? Why are mulch films covered in the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR)? What is the definition of a fertiliser under the FPR? What are the specific benefits [...] European Bioplastics News · 24 Nov 2023 Global 4evergreen alliance moves from guidance to action at Annual Conference: “The Pathway to Circularity” Brussels, 20 November 2023: More than 150 people joined in Brussels and online to celebrate the 3-year anniversary of 4evergreen today, at a conference recognising the alliance’s achievements so far and exploring how to maximise industry uptake of 4evergreen’s circularity toolbox. “After three years of... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 23 Nov 2023 Global ProMach acquires conveyor solutions provider Sentry Equipment & Erectors Inc. In addition to its vast portfolio of conveyance solutions, Sentry manufactures a wide array of packaging equipment, including case and bulk palletizing, de-palletizing, and robotic systems. Packaging Strategies · 23 Nov 2023 Global Reaction to European Parliament Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation vote Plenary vote is a missed opportunity to incentivise investments in circular plastics packaging. Accelerating the transition of the European plastics… Plastics Europe · 22 Nov 2023 Global Clearing the air: Talking air pollution in Rotterdam On 23 and 24 November, the European Commission will host the fourth EU Clean Air Forum in Rotterdam and the EEB will be present to engage in the ongoing discussions regarding the future of Europe’s air quality laws. The EU Clean Air Forum is organised biannually and is one of the key platforms to discuss everything related to air quality. Policymakers, scientists, representatives of NGOs and ev… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Nov 2023 Global European Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector European Bioplastics reacts to European Parliament's vote on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste Brussels, 22 November 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) commends the European Parliament for recognising the role of compostable plastics in achieving packaging waste prevention and reaching recycling targets. EUBP welcomes a less prescriptive approach, such as the [...] European Bioplastics News · 22 Nov 2023 Global PPWR – Permanent Material Alliance welcomes European Parliament’s ambition on recyclability FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 22 Nov 2023 Global PPWR: container glass industry welcomes EP decision to protect distinctive packaging designs FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 22 Nov 2023 Global Appeal to keep DRS in the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Reloop signed an appeal against removing mandatory provision for deposit return systems from new EU regulation. Reloop Platform · 22 Nov 2023 Global Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Polish Zero Waste Association (PZWA) Every month, the ZWE Changemakers’ campaign highlights a member organisation from across Europe. This month we introduce you the Polish Zero Waste Association: The Polish Zero Waste Association promotes actively the principles of the 5Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle) and works towards advancing the concept of a circular economy in Poland. Active for […] Zero Waste Europe · 22 Nov 2023 Global Press release: EU Parliament vote on carbon removals certification sets the foundations for the recognition of products’ role in achieving climate neutrality Climate models exploring how we can still limit global warming partly rely on technological and natural solutions to remove CO2 from Earth’s atmosphere, and these ‘carbon removals’ could also help in substituting fossil-based materials and doing away with related emissions. These solutions have been recognised by the EU as a way to reach its climate […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Nov 2023 Global Hate to say we told you so: Raw materials scandal erupts in Portugal Portugal’s corruption scandal is a symptom of a transition that wants to have its cake and eat it. A sustainable and just transition will not be possible if it is governed by worn-out systems of growth and exploitation. Let policymakers heed this warning, write Ruby Silk and Margarida Martins. Hate to say we told you so Last week, Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned as accusations … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 21 Nov 2023 Global Is the European Waste Hierarchy wrong? Everybody has heard about the reduce-reuse-recycle slogan – Jack Johnson even made a song about it! The legislative version of this slogan is the Waste Hierarchy, which was first introduced in EU legislation in 2008. While not legally-binding, this Hierarchy indicates what is usually the most environmentally-sound treatment option: as the song goes, first reduce, […] Zero Waste Europe · 21 Nov 2023 Global Mixed Waste Composting A Cog In Solid Waste Management Wheel The 17-year-old mixed MSW and biosolids composting facility is an integral component of a system that includes a MRF, transfer stations, and landfills. BioCycle · 21 Nov 2023 Global State Soil Health Policy Map The US State Soil Health Policy Map is a crowd-sourced policy tracker designed to support the growth of healthy soil and related policies by sharing frameworks and lessons learned. BioCycle · 21 Nov 2023 Global Dairy Farmers In India To Install Small-Scale Digesters HomeBiogas, a manufacturer of small-scale, on-site biogas systems, announced an agreement with SKG Sangha, a nonprofit organization working in the energy, sustainable farming, waste management and climate change fields, to install over 7,000 HomeBiogas systems with dairy farmers in Satara, Maharashtra State in India starting in early 2024. BioCycle · 21 Nov 2023 Global Composting Initiatives Awarded EPA Recycling Education & Outreach Grants The Institute for Local Self-Reliance and the Minnesota Composting Council were among the 25 awardees of more than $73 million in Recycling Education & Outreach Grants announced by the U.S. EPA on November 15, America Recycles Day. BioCycle · 21 Nov 2023 Global Unlocking consumer freedom: EU Parliament votes yes to right to repair The European Parliament showed resounding support for consumers’ right to repair during today's pivotal vote on the "Common rules promoting the repair of goods". The position of the Council of the EU's unfortunately represents a step back and we are now calling on interninstitutional negotiators to keep the Parliament's ambitius provisions in the final text. Right to Repair Europe · 21 Nov 2023 Global Unlocking consumer freedom: EU Parliament votes yes to right to repair The European Parliament showed resounding support for consumers’ right to repair during today’s pivotal vote on the “Common rules promoting the repair of goods” [1]. In […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 Nov 2023 Global European Parliament unravels net-zero industrial policy with costly giveaways and a new attack on nature The European Parliament today voted on a Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) that supports the interests of a long list of industries rather than prioritising climate […] European Environmental Bureau · 21 Nov 2023 Global AIK Technik – the Specialist for the Optimization of Waste Incineration Plants When it comes to process optimization in the field of fly ash treatment, mercury and dioxin separation in flue gas purification or wastewater treatment of waste incineration plants and the development of plants, components and processes, AIK Technik AG from Sursee, Switzerland is regarded as a proven partner for authorities, special-purpose associations and various branches […] Global Recycling · 21 Nov 2023 Global Banning PFAS: is the Commission still committed? To understand the laws of nature, scientists observe nature and derive their theory from their observations. To learn about the laws of the EU, one would be ill-advised to observe the European Commission and conclude from their actions. Fortunately, legal obligations can be read directly from the Official Journal. Around PFAS, the (in)famous forever chemicals rightly getting a lot of attention … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 20 Nov 2023 Global Towards a ban on PVC, the toxic plastic in our daily lives Things that are not spoken about, often do not feel real. A perfect example of this is polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC or vinyl. You probably haven’t heard much about this plastic, even though it permeates our daily lives. More importantly, you probably don’t know much about how harmful it is for human health and the environment. It is urgent that we start talking about the risks of PVC… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 20 Nov 2023 Global Farm Aid Festival Digs Into Climate Resiliency The annual concert and zero waste event connect the dots on healthy soils and agricultural resilience with the mantra, “Farm Aid Is Earth Aid.” BioCycle · 20 Nov 2023 Global EUBP calls on legislators to appropriately recognise the role of compostable coffee capsules in the PPWR Brussels, 20 November 2023 – A recent study from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) yet again confirms the advantages of compostable coffee capsules over any other type of coffee capsules. Last week, WUR(1) released a study which assessed the environmental impact and circularity of coffee capsules made from compostable biobased materials, aluminium, and conventional [...] European Bioplastics News · 20 Nov 2023 Global Global Plastics Treaty: the show must go on? The third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) for a Global Plastics Treaty concluded on 19 November and, if you expected a breakthrough, you will have to be happy with not having a breakdown. There were three important points on which the delegates were supposed to agree and didn’t: the rules of procedure, the […] Zero Waste Europe · 20 Nov 2023 Global Plastics Europe Reaction to Global Agreement on Plastics Pollution Negotiations in Nairobi We urge all stakeholders to redouble their efforts to find solutions in the run-up to INC-4 According to Virginia Janssens,… Plastics Europe · 20 Nov 2023 Global Producing Low Copper Shred for Steel Mills According to Eriez, the manufacturer’s Shred1 Ballistic Separator is propelling shredder yards to greater profitability with the power to capitalize on the surging demand for low-copper shred from steelmakers. “With the integration of Shred1 into their operations, recyclers are gaining a distinct competitive advantage by producing a premium ferrous shred that not only meets escalating […] Global Recycling · 20 Nov 2023 Global Cepi Statistics Terms of Use All statistics and statistical reports produced and/or published by Cepi are protected by intellectual property rights. Any reproduction, distribution or communication of the content of any Cepi statistical report (including, but not limited to, data tables) or Cepi publications in whole or in part is submitted to the prior explicit written permission from Cepi. However, […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 20 Nov 2023 Global Las negociaciones del Tratado de plásticos fueron rehenes de un pequeño grupo de países productores de petróleo La sociedad civil alerta sobre disfunciones en el proceso del tratado Nairobi, Kenia– En el cierre una semana de negociaciones (INC-3) para un tratado global de plásticos, un pequeño grupo […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 20 Nov 2023 Global Petrochemical Interests Jeopardize Plastics Treaty Negotiations Nairobi, Kenya – The third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) for a global agreement to end plastic pollution concluded today at the UNEP headquarters in Nairobi. Despite a mandate for a revised draft, Member States failed to reach an agreement on priorities for intersessional work ahead of INC-4, despite an 11th-hour attempt, jeopardizing significant advancements fo… Break Free From Plastic · 19 Nov 2023 Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Held Hostage by Small Handful of Oil-Producing Countries Civil Society Raises Alarm about Dysfunction in the Treaty Process Nairobi, Kenya– In the final hours closing a week of negotiations (INC-3) for a global plastics treaty, a small group […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 19 Nov 2023 Global Using Solar Power for Producing Alternative Fuels Norwich-headquartered PSH Environmental Ltd has unveiled a project to transform waste into a renewable energy source – using only solar power. The announcement follows a significant re-investment into a 12,000 square feet new building, 40 percent extension to the yard, new wash plant, solar system, and a UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e shredder. Capable of processing a […] Global Recycling · 19 Nov 2023 Global Un paso importante para ponerle fin al colonialismo de la basura: la UE acuerda prohibir la exportación de sus desechos plásticos a países no pertenecientes a la OCDE Bruselas, 17 de noviembre de 2023 Fuente: eia-international.org Tras varios meses de negociaciones, la Comisión Europea, el Parlamento Europeo y el Consejo de la UE parecen haber llegado a un […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 19 Nov 2023 Global Significant environmental concerns about the UK Internal Market Act The UK Government Internal Market Act (IMA) has raised significant concerns about its influence on environmental legislation across the UK nations. Reloop Platform · 18 Nov 2023 Global Turkish Plastics Recycler Produces with Austrian Technology Turkish firm Tanrıkulu had ordered the recycling line from Austrian engineering firm Starlinger. The new post-consumer HDPE and PP recycling line is installed at the company’s recycling facility in Başiskele (Kocaeli Province, Turkey). Featuring Starlinger’s special high-vacuum degassing unit, the recoSTAR dynamic 215 C-VAC has a production capacity of two tons of high-quality plastic pellets […] Global Recycling · 18 Nov 2023 Global Contribuciones desde los Sistemas de Conocimiento Indígena (SCI) para frenar la contaminación plástica y sanar la madre tierra Hoy se desarrolló el que probablemente es uno de los eventos paralelos más significativos de las negociaciones del tratado de plásticos INC-3, sobre todo para el sur global. Representantes de […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 17 Nov 2023 Global Expert Article: Conveying Solutions that Keep Packaging Lines Moving No manufacturer can afford to stand idle, so one expert suggests several critical design considerations to keep in mind before deciding on a conveying solution. Packaging Strategies · 17 Nov 2023