Recycling news: 2024

Global Connections: Empowering Sustainable Change In Prisons Food scrap recycling — worm composting bins, Bokashi and black soldier flies — anchors classroom and hands-on training at Washington State Correctional facility. BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global High Level Launch: COP29 Declaration on Reducing Methane from Organic Waste ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 19 Nov 2024 Global Washington, D.C. Food Scrap Collection Pilot Extended After a 12-month pilot, the program has transitioned to the Compost DC: Food Waste Collection program. BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global New Compost Education Hub In Maryland County The Compost Education Hub is the first county site dedicated to training both residents and farmers about food scrap composting, and demonstrating how to recycle nutrients to create high-quality compost for local use. BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global Research Roadmap For PFAS In Agricultural Soils The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service announced several key outcomes from a 3-day workshop to develop a research roadmap that would lead to short and long-term science-based solutions to meet the emerging challenges posed by the discovery of PFAS in agricultural soils and waters. BioCycle · 19 Nov 2024 Global G20 sends positive signal on climate finance at COP29 G20 leaders meeting in Brazil have released a Leaders Declaration, sending a signal to leaders at COP29 Greenpeace International · 19 Nov 2024 Global Plastics Europe urges negotiators to reach ambitious agreement to end plastic pollution Brussels: 19 November 2024 Historic opportunity to accelerate transition to circular plastics system With the final scheduled Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee… Plastics Europe · 19 Nov 2024 Global At COP29, world leaders can slow down time on climate change Policy makers meeting at COP29 must acknowledge that food systems are responsible for up to 37% of human-made emissions. Greenpeace International · 19 Nov 2024 Global GAIA REACTION TO COP29 PRESIDENCY DECLARATION ON REDUCING METHANE FROM ORGANIC WASTE November 19, 2024, Baku Azerbaijan—The COP 29 Presidency today announced the COP29 Declaration on Reducing Methane from Organic Waste which aims to work towards targeted commitments in the waste sector. […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 18 Nov 2024 Global European Bioplastics input to the INC-5 negotiations Open the document Bioplastics should be complementary tools to help end plastic pollution. The fifth session of the intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC-5) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including the marine environment, will be held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 25 November to 1 December 2024. To address [...] European Bioplastics News · 18 Nov 2024 Global 4evergreen discussed key developments for the fibre-based packaging industry at its Annual Conference Brussels, 18 November 2024 – 4evergreen, the cross-industry alliance perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging from across the industry’s value chain, held its 5th Annual Conference in Brussels on 6 November. The event brought together fibre-based packaging value chain representatives, policymakers and other key stakeholders... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 18 Nov 2024 Global 4evergreen published Circularity by Design Guideline Version 3 Brussels, 21 October 2024 – 4evergreen is proud to announce the release of the third version of the Circularity by Design Guideline, an essential resource ideated by our value chain experts to create fibre-based packaging solutions designed for recycling from the beginning. This latest update... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 18 Nov 2024 Global Flood wreckage confronts big oil and gas in global climate justice protests Global climate justice protests deliver flood debris to the doors of big oil and gas companies to demand Make Polluters Pay! Greenpeace International · 18 Nov 2024 Global Taxing Big Oil would grow UN climate loss and damage fund by more than 2000%, analysis finds A small tax on just seven of the world’s biggest oil & gas companies could grow the UN loss & damage fund by more than 2000%. Greenpeace International · 18 Nov 2024 Global The solutions to the climate and plastic crisis are connected The plastics and climate crises are intertwined and will only be solved together. Two international summits can be a part of the fight. Greenpeace International · 18 Nov 2024 Global Falling EU competitiveness threatens circular plastics transition New data confirms further decline in European plastics manufacturing and recycled plastics production drops for first time Brussels, 18 November… Plastics Europe · 18 Nov 2024 Global Packaging Machinery Sales Projected to Grow to New Highs through 2027 PMMI report forecasts slower growth for 2024, faster thereafter through 2027. Packaging Strategies · 18 Nov 2024 Global MEDIA ADVISORY: COP29 PRESIDENCY DECLARATION ON REDUCING METHANE FROM ORGANIC WASTE: BOON OR BANE? One of the celebratory moments for civil society organizations is the COP29 Presidency declaration on reducing methane from organic waste. While the Declaration shows goodwill, whether and how it will […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 17 Nov 2024 Global Live from Baku: Tackling Waste on a Global Scale ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 17 Nov 2024 Global MetAlarm Metal Detector for Aggregates Market At Hillhead 2024, held at the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling exhibition, USA-based company Eriez has launched its new MetAlarm metal detector tailored for the aggregates sector. According to Eriez, one of the global leaders in separation technologies, this “latest innovation marks a significant technological advancement in signal processing”. Engineered with a focus on […] Global Recycling · 17 Nov 2024 Global Lack of political will slows COP29 progress, but climate hope remains Greenpeace on the state of play halfway through COP29 in Baku. Greenpeace International · 16 Nov 2024 Global Waste Robotics and Greyparrot Announced Partnership Canada-based company Waste Robotics, a leader in advanced waste recycling solutions, announced its partnership with Greyparrot, a company focusing on AI waste analytics and headquartered in the UK. “Leveraging Greyparrot’s advanced analytics, Waste Robotics aims to transform the landscape of automated sorting solutions, delivering tailored robotic systems to meet the unique needs of each client… Global Recycling · 16 Nov 2024 Global La RDC à un Tournant Environnemental Mobilisation pour un Avenir Durable By Robert Chikwanine, SOPRODE, DRC La République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) se trouve confrontée à des défis environnementaux sans précédent. Alors que le changement climatique […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 15 Nov 2024 Global Introduction by the Managing Director Dear Esteemed Readers, We hope this EXPRA Newsletter finds you in good health and high spirits. As autumn unfolds, EXPRA and its esteemed members have experienced a period of dynamic activity, marked by key milestones and focused initiatives that continue to shape the landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Europe and beyond. EXPRA · 15 Nov 2024 Global Europe’s Green and Competitive Future: Unveiling the New College of Commissioner In September 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed her proposed College of Commissioners, setting the stage for a more sustainable and competitive European Union. Key appointments, including Teresa Ribera as Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition, and Stéphane Séjourné as Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, r… EXPRA · 15 Nov 2024 Global Mario Draghi’s Report on European Competitiveness In September 2024, Mario Draghi presented a comprehensive report outlining the future of European competitiveness, commissioned by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This pivotal report addresses Europe's economic challenges and calls for radical reform to counter the continent's industrial decline. Draghi's vision centers on closing the innovation gap, enhancing decarbonizatio… EXPRA · 15 Nov 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Sotravic as our Newest Platinum Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 15 Nov 2024 Global ✋ENOUGH IS ENOUGH As we brace for another Trump term, it seems Commission President von der Leyen (VDL) is now facing fresh battles from the EU Parliament over the Commissioner hearings. Securing the crucial majorities needed to get her incoming colleagues into office is proving harder than it should be. In a world growing more uncertain by the day, the EU must step up and scale up as the global leader on climat… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Nov 2024 Global Eco Expo Asia 2024 Strengthens Global Dialogue on Green Technologies and Environmental Solutions The 19th edition of Eco Expo Asia was successfully held from 30 October to 2 November 2024 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), […] Global Recycling · 15 Nov 2024 Global How Video Monitoring Solutions for Recycling Facilities Can Improve Operations There are roughly 18,000 recycling plants across the US, and their distribution mirrors population density: there are more such facilities in areas with more population, as expected. The average American produces 4.9 pounds of waste daily, leading to a whopping 292 million tons of waste per year across the country. Consequently, recycling facilities are critical […] Global Recycling · 15 Nov 2024 Global INC-5 Press Kit GAIA’s press kit for INC-5 contains: Global Press Contact: Regional Press Contacts: GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 14 Nov 2024 Global Waste not the Global Methane Pledge: Civil society groups from the waste sector call for higher ambition on climate pledge’s implementation (Spanish translation below) Watch the press con here. November 15, 2024, Baku Azerbaijan—With the Global Methane Pledge Ministerial meeting happening today, climate activists and zero waste implementers say while it […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 14 Nov 2024 Global Media Advisory: WASTE NOT THE GLOBAL METHANE PLEDGE Civil society calls for shift on climate financing for waste methane reduction and inclusion of environmental justice in NDC 3.0 Date: November 15, 2024 Time: 13.00 – 13.30 PM Baku Venue: […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 14 Nov 2024 Global The invisible poison: how mercury pollution devastates bird populations Mercury is a toxic substance released in large quantities into the environment due to numerous human activities, such as artisanal small scale gold mining, fossil fuel combustion, and waste incineration. Recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of the ten most dangerous chemicals for public health, mercury’s harmful effects extend beyond humans, wreaking havoc on wildlife ecosys… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 14 Nov 2024 Global Waste-to-Energy destroys Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), study shows Waste-to-Energy (WtE) facilities offer a highly effective solution for the destruction of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), a new UK government... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 14 Nov 2024 Global Increasing the Performance of Industrial Sorting Lines Austrian company EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH, a provider of sensor-based solutions for sorting and monitoring bulk material in recycling and other industries, has introduced EVK Alpha G100 CS, a real-time image-processing device with extended functionality for sorting applications. According to the company, EVK Alpha G100 CS is a data processing platform capable of supporting multi-sensory […] Global Recycling · 14 Nov 2024 Global Civil Society Groups Urge PH Gov’t to Keep High Ambition in Plastics Treaty Talks A coalition of the nation’s largest environmental networks and organizations today urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to remain committed to its ambitious stance in the upcoming plastics treaty talks in Busan, Korea. Break Free From Plastic · 14 Nov 2024 Global PH Groups' Joint Letter to DENR Ahead of Plastics Treaty INC-5 Meetings Dear Secretary Yulo-Loyzaga, Greetings! As the Philippine delegation prepares for the final meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Global Plastics Treaty (INC-5) this November 25-December 1 in Busan, South Korea, we, the undersigned organizations, urge the government to maintain and reinforce the positions that the Philippines has taken thus far towards an ambitious […] Break Free From Plastic · 14 Nov 2024 Global Trading carbon offsets won’t save the planet, Time for real climate solutions If you’re unfamiliar with carbon markets, let’s be very clear from the start: they’re not good. Greenpeace International · 13 Nov 2024 Global Live from Baku: Putting Waste on the COP29 Agenda ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 13 Nov 2024