Recycling news: 2019

Global Member portrait: Prodplast Group Mr Tudor Georgescu, CEO at Prodplast In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Mr Tudor Georgescu, CEO at Prodplast, shares some information on the group of companies specialised in the manufacturing and development of biodegradable and compostable films, carrier bags, [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2019 Global Belgium - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 29 Jul 2019 Global The 2nd ISWA YPG online conference: a step in our journey from dumpsites to a circular economy ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Jul 2019 Global Plastico? No Gracias! The Facebook group Zero Waste España launched a week to boycott plastic food packaging This year, Spain has been a forerunner of the Plastic Free July campaign. Indeed, from the 3rd to the 9th of June, the Facebook Community Zero Waste Espagña, launched a boycott of plastic food packaging, inviting citizens in Spain and worldwide not to buy any food wrapped in plastic for a week. We interviewed Juliana […] Zero Waste Europe · 25 Jul 2019 Global Steinmüller Babcock modernises Waste to Energy plant Ludwigshafen Steinmüller Babcock Environment GmbH based in Gummersbach has been awarded the contract for the modernisation of the Joint Venture Waste... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 25 Jul 2019 Global Are You Ready For Summer? It’s summer! For many Europeans, this means long days by the sea, hikes in the mountains, campfire games, city sightseeing, or enjoying a stay-cation. But, no matter what your summer plans are, as you head out on your next adventure make sure you explore, not exploit! As the summer holidays approach, we get busy planning […] Zero Waste Europe · 24 Jul 2019 Global The not-that-well hidden risks of incineration: the case of the Danish Norfors Plant Denmark is perceived to be one of the world’s greenest countries. But is it really? Besides the windmills and bike lanes, the country is also known for its passion for burning waste. Indeed, Denmark has a long tradition for incinerating waste, as the first waste-to-energy plant was established already in 1903. Nowadays, according to Eurostat’s data, […] Zero Waste Europe · 24 Jul 2019 Global Plastic Monster appears and threatens Earth The plastic monster march was the largest action on refusing single-use plastics in Indonesia, a joint movement of 48 civil society organisations in collaboration with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, followed by more than 1500 people. Break Free From Plastic · 24 Jul 2019 Global Supreme Court: Local Governments Can Ban Single-Use Plastics Jakarta, 17th of July 2019. On Thursday, 23rd of May 2019, the Supreme Court through the Court Decision Number 29 P/HUM/2019 decided to reject the judicial review from the Indonesian Plastic Recycling Association (ADUPI), CV Cahya Jaya, and PT Hartono Sinar Cemerlang Plasindo. The Supreme Court ruled that Bali Governor Regulation No. 97 of 2018 […] Break Free From Plastic · 24 Jul 2019 Global Deposit Return Systems: an effective Instrument towards a Zero Waste Future We want Europe to move towards a Circular Zero Waste Economy that retains value by reusing materials over and over, uses recycling as a last resort and ensures that no waste is leaked into the environment. Deposit Return Systems (DRS) have proven to be the most effective and sustainable way to make this happen. That […] Zero Waste Europe · 23 Jul 2019 Global Zero Waste Europe releases DRS Manifesto Zero Waste Europe has prepared a short primer explaining how deposit systems work and how they can be used to help Europe move towards a circular economy. Reloop Platform · 23 Jul 2019 Global María Anta - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global El-Kretsen - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global ORAMA, Raw Materials Data Collection - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Asociația Environ - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Ecotrel - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Swico - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global ZEOS - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Ecologic - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Projects and campaigns - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Libra WEEE database of studies and initiatives - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Why join - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global Contact - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 19 Jul 2019 Global B&W Vølund Turns Over Biomass Energy Project to Customer in Wales – Project is fifth European engineer-procure-construct (EPC) loss project company has completed and turned over to customers in recent months.–... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 16 Jul 2019 Global Spotlight on Sustainable Development: reshaping governance to reduce the production and consumption of plastics In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Four years later, however, the world is off-track to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and most governments have failed to turn the transformational vision of the 2030 Agenda […] Zero Waste Europe · 16 Jul 2019 Global CEPI Annual Statistics 2018 – limited assurance report Deloitte Deloite has been engaged by the Confederation of European Paper Industries (“CEPI”) to issue a limited assurance statement on the data quality rating method CEPI applies on a selection of core indicators published in the “2018 CEPI annual statistics report”, “2017 Environment Statistics report” and the “Key Statistics Report“, being a summarizing public report in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 14 Jul 2019 Global PRESS RELEASE EXPRA launches online information tool to facilitate packaging recyclability Brussels 29 July 2019. The packaging sector recognizes the need to minimise the environmental impact of both product and its packaging. That is why EXPRA, the umbrella organisation bringing together 26 […] EXPRA · 12 Jul 2019 Global Moscow to Receive Swiss Support in Fight Against Waste Mountains Four energy-from-waste plants are to be constructed in Moscow Region. A consortium consisting of the Swiss clean-tech firm Hitachi Zosen... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 12 Jul 2019 Global Plastic Bag Free Campaign in Ukraine: from a local initiative to a national campaign In a very western point of Ukraine there is the city of Lviv. In 2016 Lviv was suffering from a very poor waste management system, which caused a fire on the local landfill. After the accident, the local authorities realised that things needed to change, and this is when Zero Waste Lviv introduced the strategy […] Zero Waste Europe · 11 Jul 2019 Global Call for Papers | Waste Management & Research: Construction and Demolition Waste – Special Issue ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 9 Jul 2019 Global Greenpeace Russia has discovered half a ton of plastic fragments on the coast of the Black Sea and the Azov Sea The main sources of pollution are tourists, waste from other countries brought by currents, and maritime shipping. Most of the plastic found is determined to be single-use packaging or goods. In the Black Sea, the share of such plastic is almost 68%, on the Azov Sea - up to 90%. The main pollutant of […] Break Free From Plastic · 8 Jul 2019 Global Key statistics report 2018 out now! Each year in July CEPI publishes the latest preliminary market and production data for the previous year. Some of the figures can be found below: Paper & Board Production: 92.2 million tonnes (+0%) Exports : 20.6 million tonnes (+1.1%) Imports : 5.8 million tonnes (+3.3%) Consumption: 77.4 million tonnes (-0.1%) Market Pulp Production : 14.4 […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 7 Jul 2019 Global Shanghai begins new waste sorting era, as China eyes cleaner image President Xi Jinping has urged China – the world’s second-biggest waste producer after the United States – to sort rubbish better At 9pm, Li Zhigang was sitting in front of his fruit shop on a bustling street in central Shanghai’s Xujiahui area, peeling the thin layers of plastic from rotten pears and mangoes. “This is […] Break Free From Plastic · 7 Jul 2019 Global Scrap Collector: Environmentalists criticize 'narrow' scope of G20 marine plastics goal UPDATE: July 2, 2019: G20 members have set a goal of reducing additional marine plastic leakage to zero by 2050, according to a declaration released Saturday. The "Osaka Blue Ocean Vision" encourages countries to adopt a "comprehensive life-cycle approach" that addresses oean plastic pollution via "innovative solutions" and improved waste management — "while recognizing the important role of pl… Break Free From Plastic · 3 Jul 2019 Global Go for reusables in July As every year since 2011, Plastic Free July invites you to take the challenge and refuse single-use plastics. It’s a worldwide initiative where you can show your support by involving in different activities. Zero Waste Europe encourages you to participate and set the example for others to follow. We will also celebrate the International Plastic […] Zero Waste Europe · 2 Jul 2019 Global Stop Being the Dump Site: Environmental Activists Remind Jokowi Jakarta, June 25th, 2019 - In 2015, scientists reported Indonesia as second highest contributors of global plastic polluter into the ocean. Considering China’s strict policy and other ASEAN country’s strong position in global plastic waste trade crisis, environmental activists are warning Presiden Joko Widodo on Indonesia’s absence for response and not to let Indonesia replace China’s rank […] Break Free From Plastic · 2 Jul 2019 Global Blue Sky Young Researchers & Innovation Award Europe 2019: Call for applications! Researchers carrying out projects in a wide range of activities relevant to forest-based science, products using forest-based raw materials, process improvements or other innovations throughout the value chain are invited to submit their application for the Blue Sky Young Researchers & Innovation Award Europe 2019 by 30 September 2019 (see eligibility criteria here below). From […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 1 Jul 2019 Global Meet our members – Hnutí DUHA Zero Waste Europe is happy to introduce the blog series “Meet our members”. Through this series of monthly interviews, we want to give you a chance to get to know our members and the work they are doing. Meet Romana Kaclíková from Hnutí DUHA, Friends of the Earth Czech Republic Hi Romana, can you give […] Zero Waste Europe · 1 Jul 2019 Global Green groups call on Japan, G20 to show genuine leadership in tackling the plastic pollution crisis FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANILA, Philippines (June 28, 2019) — As the G20 summit opens in Osaka, Japan, a coalition of more than 800 environmental organizations worldwide is challenging the heads of state to show leadership in tackling the plastic pollution crisis by addressing overproduction, rather than focusing on waste. The proposed voluntary marine plastics framework […] Break Free From Plastic · 28 Jun 2019 Global News in brief: June 2019 "The BioCannDo experience: Let's talk about bio-based products" BioCannDo presents 10 recommendations for consumer communications The project BioCannDo has launched the brochure “The BioCannDo experience: Let’s talk about bio-based products”. This publication includes 10 recommendations on communications about bio-based products. The publication is aimed at other projects, initiatives and multi… European Bioplastics News · 27 Jun 2019