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Global The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws According to this quote, the EU is becoming more and more corrupt. Bioplastics News · 23 Mar 2026 Global Eerste Fuchs MHL350G van Nederland voor Emmer Schroot- en Metaalhandel. Van der Spek Vianen heeft vanaf de vestiging in Hardenberg de eerste nieuwe Fuchs MHL350G van Nederland afgeleverd bij de Emmer Schroot- en Metaalhandel in Emmen. De nieuwe Fuchs MHL350G is de doorontwikkeling op de succesvolle Fuchs MHL350-serie die op vele recycling en op- en overslaglocaties te vinden is. Fuchs MHL350G Met zijn 35 ton […] Het bericht Eerste Fuchs MHL350G van Nederland voor E… RecyclePro · 23 Mar 2026 Global Speelzand tijdelijk toegelaten op Vlaamse recyclageparken Na de oproep van de federale overheid om geen speelzand meer te gebruiken dat mogelijk verontreinigd is met asbest, ontvangen de OVAM en de Vlaamse recyclageparken heel wat vragen over de bestemming van het verdachte zand. VVSG/Interafval, de Vlaamse stortplaatsen en de OVAM werkten deze ochtend een spoedregeling uit die toelaat om tijdelijk (en voor […] Het bericht Speelzand tijdelijk toegelat… RecyclePro · 23 Mar 2026 Global Ohne weitere Eskalation könnte der Iran-Krieg Erholung der deutschen Wirtschaft nur leicht verlangsamen Kommunale Investitionen müssen besser unterstützt werden. Iran-Krieg und US-Handelspolitik belasten deutsche Wirtschaft etwas, stoppen aber bisher Aufschwung nicht – Gestiegene Energiepreise dürften Inflation um 0,4 Prozentpunkte erhöhen und Wirtschaftswachstum um 0,1 bis 0,2 Prozentpunkte senken – Expansive Finanzpolitik stützt deutsche Erholung – In gebeutelten Kommunen entfalten die Mittel a… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Mar 2026 Global “Abschottung kein Beschleuniger: Europas Industrie braucht Freiheit statt neuer Fesseln” Aktuelle DIHK-Umfrage zu „Buy European“. DIHK-Außenwirtschaftschef Volker Treier zum Vorschlag des Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA): Mit dem Industrial Accelerator Act will die EU-Kommission Genehmigungsverfahren beschleunigen, strategische Industrien gezielt fördern und über „Buy European“-Vorgaben die heimische Produktion stärken. Ziel ist mehr Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Resilienz in geopolitis… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Mar 2026 Global Standpunkt: Sondervermögen künftig für Investitionen einsetzen ifo-Präsident Clemens Fuest appelliert an die Politik, das Sondervermögen künftig ausschließlich für zusätzliche wachstumsfördernde Investitionen auszugeben. Zuvor hatte das ifo Institut eine Zweckentfremdung des Sondervermögens von 95 Prozent berechnet. Diese ergebe sich aus der Aufnahme zusätzlicher Schulden in Höhe von 24,3 Milliarden Euro, während die Investitionen nur um 1,3 Milliarden ges… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Mar 2026 Global Mehrheit der Deutschen will mehr Tempo bei GreenTech Forsa-Umfrage zu grünen Technologien im Auftrag der DBU. Die Branche mit grünen Technologien, im Fachjargon kurz GreenTech, bleibt zwar für eine von Krisen und Kriegen durchgerüttelte Wirtschaft Wachstumsmotor, Stabilitätsfaktor und Innovationstreiber zugleich. Doch offenbar erwarten die Deutschen von Politik, Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft noch mehr Tempo bei GreenTech. Das ist das Ergebnis einer… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Mar 2026 Global Leading environmental groups demand McDonald’s act to defend Amazon Soy Moratorium Leading environmental groups Greenpeace International and Mighty Earth have issued an open letter to McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski, urging the fast-food giant to intervene… Greenpeace International · 23 Mar 2026 Global Governments must curb corporate interference in Global Ocean Treaty as key talks begin New York, USA – Greenpeace is demanding governments curb corporate interference in ocean protection, as crucial Ocean Treaty talks begin at UN headquarters in New York today. Greenpeace International · 23 Mar 2026 Global Australia’s EPR Journey: Learning from Europe’s PRO Success The article highlights how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems in Europe have evolved into effective, mandatory frameworks driving recycling, eco-design, and circularity. In contrast, Australia’s approach remains largely voluntary, limiting its impact and industry participation. Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia—a member of EXPRA—illustrates early progress, but broader regulatory s… EXPRA · 22 Mar 2026 Global Fost Plus (Belgium): First cross-border project for reusable packaging The Interpool project unites Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and northern France to advance cross-border systems for reusable glass and transport packaging. Supported by the EU Interreg programme, the initiative maps existing reuse models to identify regulatory, logistical, and technological barriers, with pilot projects planned from 2027. It directly supports EU targets on packaging waste r… EXPRA · 22 Mar 2026 Global Collaborative EPR: A conversation with CITEO and EXPRA Jean Hornain (CITEO) and Hester Klein Lankhorst (EXPRA) join Packaging Europe’s podcast to discuss CITEO’s entry into EXPRA and the growing role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Europe. They underline the need for cross-border collaboration in a highly integrated packaging market. The conversation highlights that effective recycling depends on both strong source separation and advan… EXPRA · 22 Mar 2026 Global Von der Leyen unveils ultimate solution to energy crisis The Commission president floated a €30 billion “ETS investment booster” to help industry decarbonize. Personal remarks If you still haven’t realized Ursula is pulling a fast one on us… you must be the brightest bulb in a blackout. Source Von der Leyen promises ETS tweaks in ‘days’ Bioplastics News · 21 Mar 2026 Global Oil wealth: Saudi Arabia vs Australia How Oil-Rich Western Countries Failed Their Own Citizens Bioplastics News · 21 Mar 2026 Global Cuban man finds solution to EU energy crisis A Cuban man has single-handedly solved the EU energy crisis, and the European Commission should pay him €10 million for his invention. Bioplastics News · 21 Mar 2026 Global Damage Caused by Net Zero Policies in the UK The Net Zero agenda is being used to undermine Europe’s industrial capacity. Bioplastics News · 21 Mar 2026 Global EU PPWR is a complete failure The European Circular Economy: Now Circulating Mostly Microplastics The European Commission has launched yet another consultation on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Citizens, stakeholders, industry representatives and lobbyists are invited to provide feedback on how Europe should manage packaging waste. The same stakeholders who helped design the system that produced Europe… Bioplastics News · 21 Mar 2026 Global Battery factory near Heide: Lyten plans to start operations in 2028 Battery factory near Heide: Lyten plans to start operations in 2028 On Monday (March 16), he visited the planned site of a battery factory near Heide for the first time; […] Batteries News · 20 Mar 2026 Global Berlin Battery Lab: BAM, HZB and HU are conducting joint research on sodium batteries Berlin Battery Lab: BAM, HZB and HU are conducting joint research on sodium batteries Help us improve our website! By clicking on “Allow”, you enable us to gather statistical information […] Batteries News · 20 Mar 2026 Global Eve Energy rolls out 2 new all-solid-state batteries in push for commercialization Eve Energy rolls out 2 new all-solid-state batteries in push for commercialization Eve Energy has rolled out two new all-solid-state batteries, targeting the consumer electronics and EV sectors respectively. The […] Batteries News · 20 Mar 2026 Global CIBF 2026 to Gather Global Battery Industry in Shenzhen This May, Opens Visitor Registration CIBF 2026 to Gather Global Battery Industry in Shenzhen This May, Opens Visitor Registration SHENZHEN, China, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026), organized […] Batteries News · 20 Mar 2026 Global Matthews Engineering and hs-tumbler Join Forces to Enable High-Speed Dry Electrode Manufacturing Through Trajectory Mixing Matthews Engineering and hs-tumbler Join Forces to Enable High-Speed Dry Electrode Manufacturing Through Trajectory Mixing Cooperation combines trajectory mixing and calendering expertise to improve powder preparation, throughput and process consistency […] Batteries News · 20 Mar 2026 Global BASQUEVOLT brings Axon Partners Group on board as investor to accelerate the industrialisation of next‑generation battery technology BASQUEVOLT brings Axon Partners Group on board as investor to accelerate the industrialisation of next‑generation battery technology BASQUEVOLT, a European technology company specialised in next-generation solid-state battery technology, today announced […] Batteries News · 20 Mar 2026 Global Data Center Power Demand – Ultium Cells Spring Hill Diversifies Production with LFP Batteries for Energy Storage Systems Data Center Power Demand – Ultium Cells Spring Hill Diversifies Production with LFP Batteries for Energy Storage Systems SPRING HILL, Tenn. – Today, Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General […] Batteries News · 20 Mar 2026 Global Vianode and Ateios Systems announce agreement to develop next-gen graphite electrodes Vianode and Ateios Systems announce agreement to develop next-gen graphite electrodes Oslo, Norway / Newberry, Indiana, March 19, 2026 – Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, and Ateios Systems, a […] Batteries News · 20 Mar 2026 Global Echion Technologies – GUS Technology Launches XNO® Battery Products Echion Technologies – GUS Technology Launches XNO® Battery Products Tokyo, Japan — GUS Technology today announced the launch of a new range of fast-charging, high power battery products produced at […] Batteries News · 20 Mar 2026 Global Lyten to Establish a Lyten Industrial Hub in Poland Lyten to Establish a Lyten Industrial Hub in Poland Lyten announces the establishment of its next Lyten Industrial Hub in Gdańsk, Poland. The hub will bring together key manufacturing and […] Batteries News · 20 Mar 2026 Global Ecoembes (Spain): Science, architecture and marine engineering: the third edition of Circularity Day At Circularity Day 2026, Ecoembes (Spain) emphasized that accelerating the circular economy requires strong cross-sector collaboration. The event showcased practical solutions—from circular architecture to marine regeneration and transforming plastic waste into medicine—highlighting circularity as a driver of innovation and competitiveness. EXPRA · 20 Mar 2026 Global Verpact (The Netherlands) and Jumbo Supermarkets scale up the use of Verpact and Jumbo Supermarkets have taken a concrete step towards scaling up the use of recycled plastic, with Jumbo’s 3-litre frying oil bottles now containing 30% recycled content. This collaboration demonstrates how aligning supply and demand across the value chain can deliver tangible environmental impact, including significant CO₂ savings. The initiative is part of Verpact’s broader Delta … EXPRA · 20 Mar 2026 Global Australia battery recycling sector could reach A$6.9bn by 2050 The country's battery recycling industry already contributes A$2.1 billion today, according to a new industry-funded report that calls for extended producer responsibility. Resource Recycling (US) · 20 Mar 2026 Global Upcoming events 2026 Explore the complete EXPRA calendar here, featuring all upcoming events and key updates. EXPRA · 20 Mar 2026 Global EPRO and EXPRA – Position Paper on the draft Implementing Regulation to develop end of waste criteria (EoW) for plastic EPRO and EXPRA support harmonised EU End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria for plastics but warn that the draft Regulation must not unintentionally reclassify recycled plastic outputs—particularly extruded pellets already traded as products—as waste. Such a shift would disrupt recycling markets, impose new permitting and shipment obligations on recyclers and converters, and risk undermining recycling tar… EXPRA · 20 Mar 2026 Global EXPRA Expands Its European Network as REPAK (Ireland) Joins the Alliance Repak Ireland has become the 38th member of EXPRA, marking an important step in strengthening European cooperation on extended producer responsibility for packaging. As Ireland’s not-for-profit EPR scheme for packaging waste, Repak brings extensive operational experience and a strong commitment to transparency, good governance, and effective EPR systems. Alignment with EXPRA’s core beliefs will… EXPRA · 20 Mar 2026 Global EPR Readiness in ASEAN: Insights from the World Bank (2025) Study The World Bank’s 2025 study evaluates the readiness of seven ASEAN countries to implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging. Using a newly developed Implementation Readiness Assessment Tool (IRAT), the study highlights structural gaps, priority actions, and practical pathways for introducing effective EPR systems in low- and middle-income contexts. The study provides … EXPRA · 20 Mar 2026 Global Slovenian Constitutional Court Confirms Legality of Producer-Owned Non-Profit EPR Model On 9 February 2026, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia published its long-awaited decision on the extended producer responsibility (EPR) provisions contained in the Environmental Protection Act (ZVO-2). In its ruling of 22 January 2026, the Court confirmed that the core elements of Slovenia’s EPR governance model — whereby producers collectively fulfil their obligations throug… EXPRA · 20 Mar 2026 Global European Business Coalition Calls for Immediate EU Action on E-commerce Imports European traders and industry are deeply concerned about the rise of imports of small consignments. The introduction of the ‘deemed importer’ in 2028 comes too late. The joint statement calls upon the EU and its Member States to introduce a legal obligation on foreign operators to appoint a legally responsible person or entity in the EU for e-commerce imports without any further delay. EXPRA · 20 Mar 2026 Global CITEO joins the Extended Producer Responsibilit Alliance, boosting representation across the EU The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) has announced the accession of CITEO as its newest member, marking a significant milestone in the Alliance’s continued growth and representativeness at European level. With CITEO joining from France, EXPRA now brings together non-profit packaging and packaging-waste recovery and recycling organisations covering approximately 73% of the Europ… EXPRA · 20 Mar 2026 Global Former USAID laptops find second life in classrooms Nearly 300 laptops donated by former USAID staff are being refurbished and shipped to schools and nonprofits overseas through a reuse effort organized with World Computer Exchange. Resource Recycling (US) · 20 Mar 2026 Global Dow uses collaboration, know-how to push change The global polyethylene giant has partnered with Google X, Goodwill and others, to leverage its expertise in polymers to help advance plastics sorting and handling. Resource Recycling (US) · 20 Mar 2026 Global ⛽ CRISIS DÉJÀ VU Dear Reader, War, high prices… and the return of bad ideas. We have been here before. I don’t know if you feel the same way, but the shock of 2022 – after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – never really ended. Firstly, because of the war itself. Once again, we are witnessing a brutal conflict: civilian casualties, environmental damage, open violations of international law. A world where power acts … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 20 Mar 2026