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Global From Brewery Waste to Biobased, Circular Packaging: BioSupPack brings on innovation for PPWR Compliance Berlin, 26 March 2026– The EU funded BioSupPack project has successfully demonstrated that brewery waste can be transformed into high-performance bioplastics for sustainable packaging. Over five years, the consortium has developed and validated innovative polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA and PHB) materials and production processes that offer viable alternatives to fossil-based plastics while supportin… European Bioplastics News · 20 Mar 2026 Global 5 things Big Ag doesn’t want you to know this World Water Day While Big Ag executives hide behind the claim that they are ‘feeding the world,’ their own run-off is poisoning the very communities they claim to serve. Here are the 5 facts about Nitrate (NO3) that show our current water laws need an upgrade. Greenpeace International · 20 Mar 2026 Global BRT HARTNER AS: Slimme AI-sorteertechnologie voor een nieuwe generatie recycling Met de BRT HARTNER AS Automatic Sorter introduceert BRT HARTNER een nieuwe generatie optische sorteertechnologie. Door hyperspectrale beeldvorming te combineren met artificiële intelligentie (AI) biedt deze innovatieve machine een antwoord op de groeiende complexiteit van moderne recyclingstromen. Het resultaat is een hogere sorteernauwkeurigheid, meer flexibiliteit en een duidelijke kwaliteits… RecyclePro · 20 Mar 2026 Global Vier von fünf Unternehmen klagen über mehr Bürokratie Auch in den vergangenen drei Jahren ist der bürokratische Aufwand für Unternehmen in Deutschland deutlich gestiegen. Das zeigt eine Studie des Instituts der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW). Abhilfe leisten könnten mehr Selbstverpflichtungen und Vertrauen. Rund 80 Prozent der Unternehmen in Deutschland berichten von einem gestiegenen Aufwand für die Erfüllung gesetzlicher Berichts- und Dokumentationsp… Recyclingportal.eu · 20 Mar 2026 Global 5 ways to build a green energy future (with limited mining) It is more important than ever to demand coordinated action to ensure that minerals are used where they matter most: for a fast fair fossil fuel phase out and a transition to clean, affordable renewable energy and sustainable transport systems. Greenpeace International · 20 Mar 2026 Global Intakte Wälder sichern weltweit Wohlstand Internationaler Tag des Waldes 2026 und Deutsche Waldtage 2026 unter dem Motto „Wald und Wirtschaft“. Am 21. März findet jährlich der Internationale Tag des Waldes statt. In diesem Jahr steht der von der Ernährungs- und Landwirtschaftsorganisation der Vereinten Nationen (FAO) ausgerufene Tag unter dem Motto: „Forests and economies“, sinngemäß: „Wälder und Wirtschaft“. Die FAO möchte […] Recyclingportal.eu · 20 Mar 2026 Global Deutsch-chilenische Rohstoffinitiative setzt auf umweltverträgliche Abbaumethoden Aus Fluiden, also mineralreichen Lösungen, aus Salzseen und geothermalen Systemen lassen sich möglicherweise kritische Rohstoffe wie Lithium ohne großflächige Umweltzerstörung gewinnen. In der Initiative BRIDGE untersuchen Forschende des Karlsruher Instituts für Technologie (KIT) und der Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR) gemeinsam mit chilenischen Partnern entsprechende La… Recyclingportal.eu · 20 Mar 2026 Global Drohendes Scheitern der Gewerbe-abfallverordnung: BDE wirbt für Einigung der Länder Anlässlich von Berichten eines drohenden Scheiterns der Novelle der Gewerbeabfallverordnung im Bundesrat hat der BDE Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungs-, Wasser- und Kreislaufwirtschaft e. V. für einen Kompromiss geworben. Der stellvertretende BDE-Hauptgeschäftsführer Dr. Andreas Bruckschen kommentierte: „Bei aller Kritik im Detail begrüßen wir weiterhin ausdrücklich das Ziel der Novelle, … Recyclingportal.eu · 20 Mar 2026 Global APR honors recycling leaders during PRC Conference awards honored researchers, companies and policymakers for advances in plastics recycling as speakers highlighted technical progress despite difficult market conditions. Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Mar 2026 Global Energy Countdown has started for Belgium Damage to a major gas production facility could take five years to repair, QatarEnergy’s CEO told Reuters. Europe’s insistence that it doesn’t face an energy supply crisis took a blow Thursday when Qatar warned it would have to scrap contracts with Italy and Belgium following a massive Iranian attack. Personal Remarks Satirical Game Scenario: “Poker […] Bioplastics News · 19 Mar 2026 Global Industry coalition seeks injunction against California’s SB 343 A coalition of packaging producers, farmers, restaurants and grocers has filed a class action lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of SB 343, alleging California's recycling labeling law unconstitutionally restricts free speech. Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Mar 2026 Global Greenland given to Trump if oil prices rises Let’s play a completely hypothetical (and definitely not alarming) game: what would it take for Europe to hand over Greenland to Donald Trump—for free? Simple. All we need is oil to hit $350 per barrel and stay there for six straight months. At that point, European leaders might not just reconsider energy policy—they might start […] Bioplastics News · 19 Mar 2026 Global Oil may reach 200$ /Barrel Source Could oil hit $200 a barrel? Analysts no longer think it is far-fetched Bioplastics News · 19 Mar 2026 Global Why I stopped buying “bioplastic” – The scam behind the green leaf logo Source Why I stopped buying “bioplastic” – The scam behind the green leaf logo Bioplastics News · 19 Mar 2026 Global Denmark is making reuse the norm: learnings from the study visit to Copenhagen and Aarhus In early March, Zero Waste Europe brought together over 70 city representatives, solution providers, producers, packaging experts, funders and waste practitioners from all over Europe for a two-day study visit to Denmark. The ‘Reuse in action: a tale of two cities’ visit showed how Copenhagen and Aarhus are already making reuse systems work for businesses […] Zero Waste Europe · 19 Mar 2026 Global Seized e-waste in SE Asia: return to sender Thailand has recently seized suspected illegal e-waste, adding to a wave of enforcement in the region that may remake the export trade. Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Mar 2026 Global EPR expanding beyond packaging into tougher waste streams Proposals beyond packaging include boat wrap, hazardous products and oil containers, though infrastructure gaps and unclear producer rules remain, panelists said during the 2026 Resource Recycling Conference. Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Mar 2026 Global Iran war and food prices: How Big Ag profits from the crisis History shows that for big agribusiness, a global crisis is less of a disaster and more of a strategic opportunity. We are about to witness a masterclass in how to parlay "food security" fears into corporate welfare and the gutting of environmental protections. Greenpeace International · 19 Mar 2026 Global EEA and Eionet welcome Moldova as a cooperating country The European Environment Agency (EEA) and its European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet) today welcomed the Republic of Moldova as a cooperating country, extending the EEA’s country network to 32 member and 7 cooperating countries across Europe. The EEA is one of the first EU agencies to integrate Moldova into its regular activities and operational structures. European Environment Agency — press releases · 19 Mar 2026 Global EEA and Eionet welcome Moldova as a cooperating country The European Environment Agency (EEA) and its European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet) today welcomed the Republic of Moldova as a cooperating country, extending the EEA’s country network to 32 member and 7 cooperating countries across Europe. The EEA is one of the first EU agencies to integrate Moldova into its regular activities and operational structures. European Environment Agency — press releases · 19 Mar 2026 Global Greenpeace transforms EU HQ into Trump Tower in call for leaders to resist Trump’s cruel agenda The US government and its corporate lobbyists have been putting pressure on the EU to dismantle some of its environmental and social protections, such as the EU’s anti-deforestation law, the methane regulation, and the digital tax. Greenpeace International · 19 Mar 2026 Global Recycling van voedselveilige trays Tray-naar-tray op industriële schaal Sinds april 2024 exploiteert Cirrec een bedrijf van de Faerch Group een recyclingfabriek in Duiven die PET-trays uit huishoudelijk afval verwerkt tot voedselveilig materiaal. Per jaar wordt er 60.000 ton, meer dan drie miljard trays verwerkt. Echte tray-naar-tray recycling op industriële schaal. De cruciale factor is sorteren. Het probleem: ze lijken […] Het… RecyclePro · 19 Mar 2026 Global Neue Fielmann-Professur für globale Transformation am Kiel Institut Das Kiel Institut für Weltwirtschaft gibt die Berufung von Sebastian Till Braun auf die neu geschaffene Fielmann-Professur bekannt. Die Professur am Kiel Institut wird durch die großzügige Unterstützung durch die Fielmann Förderstiftung ermöglicht, die ein Budget in Millionenhöhe dafür bereitstellt. Schwerpunkt der gemeinsam am Kiel Institut und an der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (C… Recyclingportal.eu · 19 Mar 2026 Global ‘Made in Europe’ starts in our forests and state-of-the-art recycling system A ‘Made in EU’ competitiveness model should be anchored in sustainably sourced biomass, high‑quality recycled materials, and European technological leadership across these sectors. While other regions rely on coal, gas and other fossil reserves to build competitiveness on cheap energy, Europe can build a more resilient, future‑proof growth model around the materials it has in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 19 Mar 2026 Global Treibhausgasdaten zeigen: Klimaschutz braucht neuen Schub Emissionen sanken 2025 nur marginal. Klimaziele für 2030 bleiben erreichbar, wenn notwendige Maßnahmen umgesetzt werden. Akzeptanz klimafreundlicher Technologien steigt. Der Rückgang klimaschädlicher Emissionen in Deutschland hat sich verlangsamt. Das zeigen die Emissionsdaten des Umweltbundesamtes (UBA) für das Jahr 2025. Demnach emittierte Deutschland im vergangenen Jahr rund 649 Millionen To… Recyclingportal.eu · 19 Mar 2026 Global Großes Interesse an Weiterbildung zur EU-Mikroplastikregulierung SKZ und UMCO bieten Zusatztermine für neue Online-Schulung an Die neue Weiterbildung „EU-Mikroplastikregulierung – Anforderungen der REACH-Beschränkung und Pellet-Loss-Verordnung“ des SKZ ist Ende Januar erfolgreich gestartet und traf unmittelbar auf eine außergewöhnlich hohe Nachfrage. Gemeinsam mit der UMCO GmbH reagiert das SKZ nun kurzfristig und bietet weitere Online-Termine an, um dem gro… Recyclingportal.eu · 19 Mar 2026 Global Recycling Heroes 2026 Winners Announced The Global Recycling Foundation (GRF) has announced the winners of its 2026 Recycling Heroes Competition. Our theme this year was “Don’t Think Waste – Think Opportunity” encouraging everyone to view waste as a valuable resource. We need to recognise the economic value of recycling helping drive circular economy and sustainable practices. All entrants had to […] Recyclingportal.eu · 19 Mar 2026 Global Wisconsin outlines steps to cut landfill food waste Wisconsin officials say food makes up about 20% of landfill material. A new state evaluation maps the policy, collection and processing gaps slowing deeper diversion. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Mar 2026 Global Stubb Backs “Hormuz-for-Ukraine” Trade to Secure Trump’s Support Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggests that Europe could strike a trade deal with US President Donald Trump. Under this deal, the European Union would assist the US with military support to clear the Strait of Hormuz. In return, the US would have to help Ukraine secure a better position at the negotiating table. Source Hormuz […] Bioplastics News · 18 Mar 2026 Global Old electronics seen as key to US minerals supply chain Speakers at ReMADE’s Washington conference said unused electronics could help bolster US critical minerals supply, but collection and domestic processing remain major gaps. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Mar 2026 Global Japan selects US as primary oil and energy supplier Japan recently solidified its energy security by signing $56 billion in deals with the U.S. for oil, gas, and LNG. Finalized at the Asia-Pacific Energy Security Forum on March 14, 2026, the agreement marks a strategic shift under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to reduce import risks and strengthen the U.S.-Japan economic alliance amidst global instability. Japan took a strategic decision: I have… Bioplastics News · 18 Mar 2026 Global Certification Scorecard – Week of March 16, 2026 The following facilities have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained certifications. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Mar 2026 Global The US-Israel war on Iran and how war and conflict are destroying the environment The environmental impacts of the war on Iran and Lebanon illustrate again that war does not only kill people and destroy homes. It also damages the systems that make life possible. Water, climate, biodiversity are all harmed. Greenpeace International · 18 Mar 2026 Global Greenpeace response to Israeli military escalation in Lebanon Greenpeace strongly condemns the invasion of Lebanon by Israeli forces, and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities to protect people and the environment. Greenpeace International · 18 Mar 2026 Global Celebrate Global Recycling Day 2026 There’s perhaps no better week to start as the Managing Editor of Resource Recycling than the one that includes Global Recycling Day. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Mar 2026 Global GREEN ENERGY EXPO & ROMENVIROTEC 2026 Attracted over 15,000 Visitors GREEN ENERGY EXPO & ROMENVIROTEC 2026, Romania’s leading trade platform for technologies dedicated to sustainable communities, concluded its third edition with strong results confirming the event’s rapid growth: more than 15,000 visitors, 250 exhibiting companies, double the exhibition space compared to last year, and five times more events organized by public institutions and industry bodies […] Global Recycling · 18 Mar 2026 Global Safety in focus: Reducing injury rates with technology Waste industry workers get hurt at more than twice the rate of the average private-sector employee, and the industry is now pushing to change that. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Mar 2026 Global Energy in times of war: From fragility to resilience War does not remain confined to the front lines; rather, it quickly seeps into homes, kitchens, transportation, generator bills, and the ability of families to secure their basic needs and feel safe and stable. Greenpeace International · 18 Mar 2026 Global The State of Recycling and Waste Minimisation ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 18 Mar 2026 Global Belgian PM is smartest man in the European room Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever maintains that it is in Europe’s strategic interest to pursue a peace settlement with Russia He advocates for the normalisation of relations with Moscow to ensure the security and affordability of Europe’s energy supply, arguing that such a move is “common sense”. Many officials in the European Commission and […] Bioplastics News · 18 Mar 2026