Recycling news: 2022

Global Enabling the EU wellbeing economy: we need a new pact, not a rule tweak Today, the European Commission (EC) released an orientation paper which sets out the reform direction for the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP), EU fiscal rules, and the wider EU economic governance. The paper covers several long-overdue reforms, yet it fails to induce the paradigm shift needed to enable a just transition towards a wellbeing economy, writes Katy Wiese. The orientation paper on EU… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 9 Nov 2022 Global NEWS FROM CONAI (ITALY) : GENERAL PLAN 2022 EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global NEWS FROM ECOEMBES (SPAIN): LIBERA PROJECT EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global NEWS FROM EKOPAK (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA): NEW GLASS PACKAGING PROJECT EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global NEWS FROM ECOPACK (BULGARIA): ORGANIZATION OF GLASS COLLECTION – FREE ICE SKATING EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global NEWS FROM FOSTPLUS (BELGIUM): A NEW MEASURING METHODOLOGY TO CALCULATE RECYCLING FIGURES EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global The legislative proposal of the PPWD (July 2022) EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global Commission bends over backwards for the fertiliser industry Without obtaining any input from civil society or the scientific community, the Commission has just published its Communication on ensuring availability and affordability of fertilisers which […] European Environmental Bureau · 9 Nov 2022 Global Waste Framework Directive (WFD) Revision EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global The fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global EXPRA KEY EVENTS 2022/2023 EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global Upcoming events with EXPRA participation EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global EU is taking a troublesome path to accelerate renewables roll-out Today’s European Commission proposal for an emergency regulation on renewables does not tackle real obstacles to the energy transition. Rather, by overriding environmental safeguards and democratic checks, […] European Environmental Bureau · 9 Nov 2022 Global Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum, May 4-5, Brussels EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global EPR Toolkit Workshop, May 3, Brussels EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global Introduction by the Managing Director Despite the challenging historical and political times we are currently experiencing, EXPRA is still united and fully committed to promoting EPR as the most crucial and widely recognised tool for encouraging more sustainable product design and promoting circularity, especially in light of the enormous workload that is progressing at a rapid pace across Europe. EXPRA · 9 Nov 2022 Global It’s high time to reduce working time What if one political decision could revolutionise climate chaos, energy shortages, job burn-out, accidents, inequality, and ageing? Implementing a four-day work week could just do that. Nick Meynen and Andreas Budiman report. Giving people more freedom from work helps them live lifestyles that support limiting global warming. With extra time, people could go to community farms for food; walk, … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 8 Nov 2022 Global The Global Plastics En’Treaty: why waste trade to the Asia-Pacific needs to stop Where: Meetspace A, Artotel Thamrin, Jakarta (map link here) When: 03 November, 2022 at 14:00 - 15:00 Indonesia | 15:00 - 16:00 Malaysia & the Philippines On November 3, 2022, a press briefing was organised by Alianzi Zero Waste Indonesia (AZWI) and Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) to: Highlight the harms caused by plastic waste […] Break Free From Plastic · 8 Nov 2022 Global Global Deposit Book 2022 This report shows that global interest in DRS continues to grow, and that by the end of 2026, around 748 million people could live in jurisdictions with DRS, more than double the population covered as of the end of 2022. Reloop Platform · 8 Nov 2022 Global Transitioning to a circular economy for flexible packaging needs more data linked to design – Prof. Steven De Meester, Ghent University A better understanding of what structures and innovations can support a circular economy for flexible packaging is needed, and more data linked to design can pave the way forward, according to Professor Steven De Meester from Ghent University in Belgium. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 7 Nov 2022 Global Resources for net-zero: beyond the Earth’s crust Current net zero ambitions demand raw materials beyond their reserves, aggravating geopolitical tensions and endangering a sustainable future. To address this challenge, we need to see energy and resource demand as a broader systemic issue. Andreas Budiman and Ruby Silk report. Human societies have used Earth’s materials for centuries in their quest for development. Yet never have we depleted t… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 7 Nov 2022 Global Mass-Balance for chemical recycling Mass-Balance for chemical recycling is essential for achieving higher recycling rates, incorporating recycling content and reducing dependency on crude oil The Mass-Balance approach: 1. Purpose of paper Chemical Recycling Europe is an association representing the chemical recycling industry towards the public and European institutions. It aims to promote and implement innovative chemical recycl… Chemical Recycling Europe · 5 Nov 2022 Global Breaking silence on climate and social injustice at COP27 As climate chaos escalates across the world, the UN Conference of the Parties (COP27) comes at a crucial time for a coordinated and socially just global response. Despite its importance, the conference kicks off marred by the attempt to greenwash its host, Egypt, a police state with a dismal record on human rights. Alberto Vela and Andreas Budiman report. Climate justice means social justice. L… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 4 Nov 2022 Global Methane Matters: Towards a global methane agreement The post Methane Matters: Towards a global methane agreement appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 4 Nov 2022 Global ValueFlex – plans launch for commercial-scale plant to recycle flexible plastic packaging Q&A interview with Dana Mosora, Workstream Consultant, CEFLEX CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 3 Nov 2022 Global Industry partnership launches innovative project to demonstrate value creation from recycling household flexible plastic waste Expressions of interest for investors and partners to build and operate a first-generation commercial-scale ValueFlex plant launched CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 3 Nov 2022 Global Plastics Europe initial comments on the revision of the Construction Products Regulation Key Points:• Plastics Europe supports a future-orientated Construction Products Regulation – one that recognises the value of plastics as a… Plastics Europe · 3 Nov 2022 Global Save the Date: Civil Society will Respond to Egypt’s Anticipated Global Waste Initiative 50 by 2050 Announcement The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) will be holding a press conference along with Friends of the Earth Nigeria at COP27 to provide civil society’s perspective on Egypt’s impending announcement of its Global Waste Initiative 50 by 2050. The initiative sets the ambition to treat at least 50% of waste produced in Africa by 2050 and will address mitigation, adaptation, and imple… GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Nov 2022 Global Spotlight on Europe’s recycling future at Rotterdam conference Recycling International – 3 November 2022 – The opening session will feature speakers from two Brussels-based organisations on the front lines of the recycling challenges: the European Waste Management Association (FEAD) and the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI). FEAD, which will be represented by board member Dr. Andreas Krawczik of Remondis Netherlands, has weighed […] The pos… FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 3 Nov 2022 Global Towards climate policies for people From migration to overpopulation, one model has the potential to shed some light on a path that could be helpful for innovative, future-proof policies. Robert Oakes, the Senior Researcher at the Institute for Environment and Human Security, at the United Nations University, is our guest on the META podcast. He talked to us about the model’s focus on people as a central element. In the world of … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 3 Nov 2022 Global Dressed to Kill: Fashion brands’ hidden links to Russian oil in a time of war The post Dressed to Kill: Fashion brands’ hidden links to Russian oil in a time of war appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 3 Nov 2022 Global BFFP members respond to EMF's report on companies' failures to advance on their 2025 plastic-reduction targets Today, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation released its fourth annual Global Commitment 2022 report, demonstrating that companies comprising 20% of the world’s producers of plastic packaging will miss their own 2025 targets for a circular economy. The report shows an overall increase in virgin plastic use by signatories in 2021 and a decrease in reusable plastic packaging. Read […] Break Free From Plastic · 3 Nov 2022 Global The Alliance for a Clean Environment (ACE): We Can Be Heroes Interview with Jane Bremmer by Dan Abril Jane Bremmer is one of Asia Pacific’s prominent and outspoken environmental advocates. However, with two Arts degrees and a Sound Design major, her […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Nov 2022 Global WORLD CITIES DAY 2022: ZERO WASTE IN BUSINESS GAIA member Nipe Fagio interviewed local shopkeeper Stonida P. Mwasemele, from Ubungo Msewe in Dar es Salaam. How long has your place of business been open? I’ve been part of […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 2 Nov 2022 Global The EU should reaffirm the role of Waste-to-Energy in the circular economy Brussels, 18 October 2022 ESWET welcomes the European Commission’s 2023 Work Programme and the renewal of the Green Deal’s ambitions.... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 2 Nov 2022 Global Privacy The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is committed to safeguarding the information you share with us and to ensuring transparency and responsibility in the handling of any personal data […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 31 Oct 2022 Global A successful European Green Deal needs a strong bioeconomy The big picture, as formulated in the European Green Deal, is quite clear: Europe needs to become a more sustainable, resilient, and competitive economy. The bioeconomy has a huge potential to contribute to the Green Deal transition as it encompasses all sectors involving the use of renewable resources, without comprising biodiversity goals. It is [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Oct 2022 Global How compostable plastics contribute to soil health Soil is an essential non-renewable resource that plays a central role in our lives by providing healthy foods and sustainable materials for a growing world population. In order to specify the conditions for a healthy soil and soil restoration, the European Commission (EC) is currently developing a new EU law on soil health. European [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Oct 2022 Global Bioplastics community gathers at EUBP Conference in Berlin – programme available now The European Bioplastics (EUBP) Conference, the leading business and networking event for the bioplastics industry, will take place on 6/7 December 2022 in Berlin. Its long-awaited conference programme was just recently published. “The success story of this conference continues in its 17th edition. We look forward to welcoming the international bioplastics community in Berlin”, [...] European Bioplastics News · 31 Oct 2022