Recycling news: 2025

Global Subsidies can’t fix weak regulation, EEB warns on EU’s new state aid rules for clean industries Today the European Commission adopted its Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), a key tool to steer public support towards Europe’s green and industrial transition. […] European Environmental Bureau · 25 Jun 2025 Global Bezos’ Venice wedding divorced from reality: Why it’s time to tax the super-rich On June 23rd, together with “Everyone Hates Elon”, we took over Venice’s Piazza San Marco with a 20-meter banner of billionaire Jeff Bezos. This week, he is reportedly celebrating his… Greenpeace International · 25 Jun 2025 Global From Wasteful Systems to Circularity: Spotlight on Waste Management at UNOC 2025 ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Jun 2025 Global Terugblik op 30 jaar herontwikkeling van verontreinigde sites. Documentaire ‘Oude gronden, nieuwe kansen’ in première. Tijdens de feestelijke première op 12 juni 2025 bracht OVAM 30 jaar Vlaams Bodemdecreet in beeld. De documentaire ‘Oude gronden, nieuwe kansen’ onthult het potentieel van wat ooit verontreinigde sites waren. Toch wil de Openbare Vlaamse Afvalstoffenmaatschappij niet alleen terugblikken op succesvolle projecten, maar vooral ook vooruitkijke… RecyclePro · 25 Jun 2025 Global Media Release: Global South Unites for a Robust Financial Mechanism for prospective plastic pollution instrument Global South Unites for a Robust Financial Mechanism for prospective plastic pollution instrument GAIA Asia Pacific and GAIA Africa Convene Global South leaders Ahead of INC-5.2 GAIA Asia Pacific and […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 25 Jun 2025 Global Webinar: Accelerating More Sustainable EV Battery Design Processes from Molecules to Neighborhoods As battery innovation for electric vehicles progresses, it’s crucial to avoid regrettable substitutions—simply replacing one harmful chemical or material with another. Watch the first webinar in a new series co-hosted by […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 24 Jun 2025 Global European glass packaging industry responds to ANSES study on microplastics found in beverage containers FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 24 Jun 2025 Global Call for Tenders: External Expert for EU Project on Just Transition and attractiveness in the Paper Sector IndustriAll European Trade Union�and Cepi �are launching a call for tenders�to subcontract an external expert�in the framework of the EU-funded project: Ensuring Future-Proof Jobs in the Paper Sector: Navigating Just Transition and the Attractiveness of Sustainable Pulp and Paper Industries in the EU. We are seeking to subcontract a qualified expert�or consortium of experts to […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 24 Jun 2025 Global Cepi Guidance on EUDR implementation To help companies understand the practical application of the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Cepi has developed a sectoral guidance on EUDR implementation. The guidance, developed with Cepi members, aims to present the common understanding of the pulp and paper industry of the obligations of the EUDR. The objective of the document, which […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 24 Jun 2025 Global Regolamento Ue veicoli a fine vita, Euric e Fead: “No all’abbassamento dei target sulla plastica riciclata” The post Regolamento Ue veicoli a fine vita, Euric e Fead: “No all’abbassamento dei target sulla plastica riciclata” appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 24 Jun 2025 Global Threatened whale species found in areas targeted by The Metals Company for deep sea mining, scientists warn A scientific survey of two areas targeted for deep sea mining in the Pacific Ocean by The Metals Company has confirmed the presence of whales and dolphins. Greenpeace International · 24 Jun 2025 Global Why Waste-to-Energy Matters Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Johan Böni gives the ol’ saying new meaning when he describes... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 24 Jun 2025 Global ISWA welcomes AtkinsRéalis as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Jun 2025 Global Europe’s Security Gamble: NATO’s New Budget Push Across Europe, budgets are tightening, classrooms are overcrowded, hospitals are understaffed, and climate targets are slipping out of reach. Yet, in the midst of this so-called austerity, NATO countries are preparing to commit to something extraordinary: raising military spending to 5% of GDP. At a time when governments claim there’s “no money” for essential services, this massive shift demand… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Jun 2025 Global EU Bioeconomy Strategy Review Open the document Bioplastics: A Strategic Pillar of a Circular, Regenerative, and Competitive EU Bioeconomy European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy. As the EU charts a path towards climate neutrality, industrial resilience, and biodiversity recovery, bioplastics must be recognised as a key bioeconomy enabler. Derived from renewable carbon [...] European Bioplastics News · 24 Jun 2025 Global ‘Burn, baby, burn’: Trump and Meloni’s toxic alliance staged in offshore fossil gas protest The action targets Italy’s recent pledge to increase imports of liquefied fossil gas from the US. An alliance that deepens Europe’s fossil fuel dependence and vulnerability to political blackmail from Trump. Greenpeace International · 24 Jun 2025 Global Don’t scrap Green Claims Directive, NGOs say PRESS RELEASE | 23 June 2025 European consumers need a strong Green Claims Directive to deter false claims, but concerning and unverified reports suggest the proposal […] European Environmental Bureau · 23 Jun 2025 Global ‘Everyone Hates Elon’ and Greenpeace unfold giant banner on Piazza San Marco ahead of Bezos’ wedding This isn't just about one person — it’s about changing the rules so no billionaire can dodge responsibility, anywhere. Greenpeace International · 23 Jun 2025 Global What is a ‘Sachet Economy' and Why Is It Problematic for Plastic Waste Reduction? Across many low-income countries, single-use sachets have become a staple of everyday life. But what is a sachet, exactly? Break Free From Plastic · 23 Jun 2025 Global Could the Global Plastics Treaty End Plastic Pollution? Unlike waste management-focused efforts, the Global Plastics Treaty is an opportunity to take a more comprehensive approach to the plastic crisis. Break Free From Plastic · 23 Jun 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week From powerful images from a protest in Jakarta, to the Climate Conference in Bonn, Germany, to cetacean monitoring in Norway, here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace’s work around the world this week. Greenpeace International · 20 Jun 2025 Global Reflections from the ISWA’s Global Second-Hand Textiles Conference at IFAT Eurasia 2025 ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 20 Jun 2025 Global Repair labels, spare parts and longer support for smartphones and tablets as of June 2025 – but we need more repairable designs Industry pushback successfully blocked more ambitious user-repairability. Right to Repair Europe · 20 Jun 2025 Global Why the UN finance conference in Sevilla must strongly support new global tax rules Tax is a golden opportunity to make the world a better place. But first, we need to reform global tax rules and address deeply rooted injustices. Greenpeace International · 20 Jun 2025 Global 🧨When Transparency Becomes a Weapon Good morning, superstar! Good news: It’s the end of the week (congrats!) and tomorrow is the first day of summer. Longer days and the promise of slow meals under the trees, buzzing terraces, and your well-earned seaside break just around the corner. Meanwhile, here in Brussels, the temperatures have been soaring – and as always, I’m reminded that one thing this city doesn’t have is a nearby, sw… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 20 Jun 2025 Global Organizaciones de la sociedad civil exigen ambición al GRULAC de cara a la próxima ronda de negociaciones del Tratado de plásticos Del 3 al 5 de junio, el Grupo de Estados de América Latina y el Caribe (GRULAC) se reunió en ciudad de Panamá en el marco de la Consulta Regional […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 19 Jun 2025 Global 8 in 10 people support taxing oil and gas corporations to pay for climate damages, global survey finds The findings reveal broad public support for core demands of the Polluters Pay Pact, as climate impacts worsen worldwide and global inequality grows. Greenpeace International · 19 Jun 2025 Global Mask off: persecuting NGOs over EU funding has nothing to do with transparency Statement from Faustine Bas-Defossez, Policy Director for Nature, Health And Environment at the European Environmental Bureau following a decision by the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents […] European Environmental Bureau · 19 Jun 2025 Global Dire warning on 1.5°C goal must spark urgent climate action New data indicating there may be just three years left to keep the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal, Greenpeace comment. Greenpeace International · 19 Jun 2025 Global Tax identification numbers - OECD OECD — Environment · 18 Jun 2025 Global Tax residency - OECD OECD — Environment · 18 Jun 2025 Global ANDRITZ chosen for large carbon capture plant in Denmark ESWET member ANDRITZ has been selected by Danish utility company Kredsløb as the supplier for one of Europe’s large carbon... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 18 Jun 2025 Global FEAD pide mantener los objetivos de reciclado en la futura normativa europea sobre vehículos al final de su vida útil The post FEAD pide mantener los objetivos de reciclado en la futura normativa europea sobre vehículos al final de su vida útil appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jun 2025 Global Milieuministers zwakken recyclaatverplichting in auto’s af The post Milieuministers zwakken recyclaatverplichting in auto’s af appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 18 Jun 2025 Global Gulf of Oman oil spill: Greenpeace warns of environmental disaster Greenpeace MENA urges all concerned authorities to act swiftly to contain the spill and assess its ecological impact. Greenpeace International · 18 Jun 2025 Global The Many Facets Of Municipal Food Scraps Collection The City of Minneapolis’ residential source separated organics program launched as a curbside pilot in 2008. Today, over 50% of households are participating. Part I BioCycle · 18 Jun 2025 Global Food Scraps Collection Fleet Key to Curbside Compost’s growth has been building route density within that 70-mile radius, and procuring the equipment that best matches with that scaling. BioCycle · 18 Jun 2025 Global Virginia Treatment Plant, Gas Utility Lay Groundwork For RNG Facility Hampton Roads Sanitary District recently signed an agreement with Virginia Natural Gas to install a renewable natural gas facility at the Atlantic Treatment Plant. BioCycle · 18 Jun 2025 Global Composting Industry Stats “This industry-wide survey estimated the environmental impact of USCC member compost producers, and reveals how that impact has grown in the three years since the previous 2020 survey,” said USCC Executive Director Frank Franciosi. BioCycle · 18 Jun 2025 Global What Is In The Organics Cart? Curbside cart inspections to mitigate contamination, and periodic sorts of collected loads of residential organics enable City of Minneapolis to tailor messaging on proper sorting and wasted food reduction. Part II BioCycle · 18 Jun 2025