Recycling news: 2024

Global REWAG Relies on SENNEBOGEN Machines for Waste Recycling In the middle of the municipality of Kaiseraugust near Basel, REWAG Entsorgung AG relies on sustainable recycling technologies. Thousands of tons of waste, from household waste to construction and demolition waste, are recycled there every year. The work is done by several SENNEBOGEN machines – including one of the latest innovations, the SENNEBOGEN 824 G. […] Global Recycling · 13 Nov 2024 Global Restricting PFAS means also restricting fluoropolymers Fluoropolymers cause concern from production through to disposal. Only 8% go to uses that could be considered essential and they are certainly not critical to the European Green Deal which encompasses climate action, sustainable industry, and eliminating pollution. Increased innovation to PFAS-free solutions for semiconductors, hydrogen production and lithium batteries for EVs demonstrates the … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 12 Nov 2024 Global Deep sea mining frontrunner fails again to get immunity against Greenpeace peaceful protest Deep sea mining frontrunner fails again to get immunity against Greenpeace peaceful protest Greenpeace International · 12 Nov 2024 Global Hague throws Shell an emissions lifeline Today, The Hague dismissed the 2021 ruling that Shell must cut its emissions by 45% by 2030. However, Shell still has the responsibility to reduce its emissions. Greenpeace International · 12 Nov 2024 Global Efficiency Test in Recycling of Waste Wood Two machines from Arjes demonstrated their respective capability in shredding wood. According to German manufacturer Arjes, the efficiency and performance of two shredding machines for processing waste wood were put to the test at the Biomassehof Chiemgau in Bavaria: the new EuRec S-850 (an Arjes brand) and the well-established ARJES VZ 850. The goal of […] Global Recycling · 12 Nov 2024 Global Press release: European Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Pulp & Paper Industries releases joint statement for an EU Industrial Deal focused on ensuring quality jobs CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 11 Nov 2024 Global The Launch of “Spotlight on Malaysia: Buyer Program” at CHINAPLAS 2025 To further promote the innovations and applications of plastics and rubber technology, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. (Adsale), the organizer of CHINAPLAS, one of the world’s leading plastics and rubber trade fairs, proudly announces its debut initiative, the “Spotlight on Malaysia: Buyer Program”. This initiative strategically partnered with the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (M… Global Recycling · 11 Nov 2024 Global Families on the frontlines: the human impact of climate crisis Extreme weather is hitting with unprecedented force, uprooting lives and changing landscapes forever. Families and communities across the world are facing unimaginable devastation. Greenpeace International · 11 Nov 2024 Global ISWA Welcomes Kiverco as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 10 Nov 2024 Global Power and Efficiency: FOR REC’s Advanced Solutions for E-Waste Recycling The rise in electronic consumption has brought with it a significant increase in Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This waste stream is particularly complex, requiring specialized treatment to safely manage hazardous materials such as mercury, lead, and cadmium. Moreover, recycling WEEE not only ensures the safe disposal of harmful substances but also allows for […] Global Recycling · 10 Nov 2024 Global A Slag Called SiGS Can Be Turned into a Building Material According to SINTEF – “Norwegian Stiftelsen for industriell og teknisk forskning” – greenhouse gas emissions from concrete production can be reduced, if a part of the cement is replaced by SiGS (Silica Green Stone), a slag waste resulting from the manufacture of silciomanganese, which is a key component in steel production. “In our tests, we’ve […] Global Recycling · 9 Nov 2024 Global Circular Construction and Decarbonisation at the Heart of EuRIC’s Event at Ecomondo 2024 At ECOMONDO 2024 in Rimini, stakeholders from across the construction and recycling sectors gathered for an event organised by EuRIC, ANPAR and ECOMONDO to discuss the road to circularity and decarbonisation in the construction industry. The conference, held on 6 November 2024, addressed crucial questions related to the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act, which aims to […] Global Recycling · 8 Nov 2024 Global Government Interventions Putting Businesses, Jobs and Recycling Rates at Risk Regulations and policy interventions that stifle the free trade of recycled materials are hampering achievement of sustainability goals and undermining the transition to a circular economy, the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) insists in its latest position paper approved during the meeting of the organisation’s World Council of Recycling Associations on 30 October in Singapore. […] Global Recycling · 8 Nov 2024 Global 🫠 THEY DID THAT Content warning: Trump. The obvious news will not have escaped anyone’s attention this week. With Donald Trump’s re-election, the EU must recognise the urgency of stepping up and scaling up as the global leader in climate and environmental policy. The Trump administration’s poor track record in this area—from rolling back hundreds of environmental protections to pushing fossil fuel expansion, a… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 8 Nov 2024 Global FEAD and ČAObH’s Third International Conference The third international conference on ‘Higher Energy and Material Security in EU Countries’, jointly organised by FEAD (European Waste Management Association) and ČAObH (Czech Association for Circular Economy), brought together various stakeholders, including waste management companies, universities, and Czech and European legislators. The conference was opened with introductory speeches by Zde… Global Recycling · 8 Nov 2024 Global Battle for Legally Binding Agreements to Manage Global Plastic Production Recyclers around the world are concerned regarding the inefficient progress on a Global Plastics Treaty being promoted by the United Nations. Discussion on the treaty at the Singapore Convention of the Bureau of International Recycling heard complaints that “low ambition” countries were delaying agreement on a legally binding instrument and that petrochemical plastics producers are […] Global Recycling · 8 Nov 2024 Global Goal: Direct Recycling of Spent Batteries Researchers of the German Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and seven industry partners have launched a collaboration to develop a more efficient recycling process for spent batteries, by means of which the active components are recovered while maintaining their functionality. According to KIT, electrification of the mobility sector is needed for Germany to reach its […] Global Recycling · 8 Nov 2024 Global Time for COP28 host to deliver UAE Consensus and end fossil fuel expansion “One year after delivering the UAE Consensus calling for a transition away from fossil fuels, the UAE has a global responsibility to step up and implement that outcome.” Greenpeace International · 7 Nov 2024 Global HolyGrail 2.0 Collaborates with FiliGrade Sustainable Watermarks The HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative has announced its engagement in a new project aimed at testing the capability of the CurvCode watermarking technology to close the loop on HDPE milk bottles in the Netherlands. The packaging industry is abuzz with the application of mandatory EU-wide rules for packaging and packaging waste approaches, the digital watermarks initiative […] Global Recycling · 7 Nov 2024 Global CIVIL SOCIETY AT COP29 CALLS FOR BOLD, AMBITIOUS NDC 3.0 Launched guidance to policy makers to integrate Environmental Justice Principles in the new round of NDCs 3.0 and beyond (Spanish version below) November 7, 2024, Baku Azerbaijan—In the run-up to […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 7 Nov 2024 Global Resist and persist – Greenpeace on the election of Donald Trump Our community of hope and courage will need to shine brighter, we know it can, to help light the way. Greenpeace International · 6 Nov 2024 Global PRESS RELEASE: The new circular economy Commissioner must prioritise (waste) prevention over cure Our message to the Commissioner designate for a Competitive Circular Economy. Right to Repair Europe · 6 Nov 2024 Global Leaders must seize decisive moment for climate finance at COP29 World leaders at the UN climate change conference must agree to a robust new finance goal to support desperately needed climate action in developing countries. Greenpeace International · 6 Nov 2024 Global Why the new Commission must take a holistic approach to circular economy In recent years, the EU has taken significant strides to promote a more sustainable and circular economy. But despite these policy steps, we are not moving fast enough, and progress remains limited. This article, written by Aline Maigret, Françoise Bonnet and Axel Darut on behalf of the ‘EU collective to foster circular economy’, was originally published by Euractiv. For instance, the EU’s Circ… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 6 Nov 2024 Global ISWA at COP | ISWA’s COP29 Declaration on Waste Management and Climate Change Mitigation ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 6 Nov 2024 Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market Surges to more than 500 Billion Dollars by 2031 The Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Market is driven by increasing demand for EVs due to environmental concerns, supportive government policies, and advancements in battery technology, leading to longer ranges and faster charging times. The worldwide market is projected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 25.1 percent from 2024 (value 63.51 […] Global Recycling · 6 Nov 2024 Global Heartbreaking photos illustrates Arctic glaciers’ retreat in the last century Photographer Christian Åslund shares two decades of Arctic images Greenpeace International · 5 Nov 2024 Global COP29: what you need to know about the annual global climate summit Governments will meet in Baku, Azerbaijan at the annual climate talks. We tell you what's at stake. Greenpeace International · 5 Nov 2024 Global Scaling Compost Company To Service End Markets Federal and state grants — especially a USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program award — have laid the groundwork for Table To Farm Compost to increase organics collection and compost production. BioCycle · 5 Nov 2024 Global Rebates Available For Soil Amendments In New Construction ​The Alachua County (Florida) Environmental Protection Department is offering 50% rebates for soil amendments in new construction … BioCycle · 5 Nov 2024 Global Compostable Product Field Testing Data As the world’s first open-source field testing database correlated with composter operating conditions, the CFTP’s user-friendly tool provides insights into the factors that affect compostable product breakdown in the field. BioCycle · 5 Nov 2024 Global Smart Food Scraps Drop-Off Bin Pilot In Virginia Fourteen food scrap collection “smart” bins are located across parts of Arlington with a high concentration of multi-family buildings. BioCycle · 5 Nov 2024 Global Connections: PFAS Eradication Strategy There is a relatively simple and cost-effective way to reduce industrial PFAS inputs into our wastewater. For domestic and commercial sources, their use in everyday products must end. Part III BioCycle · 5 Nov 2024 Global Database Of RNG Projects In U.S. Energy Vision, a biogas advocacy organization, released the 2023 update to a database of renewable natural gas projects in the U.S. BioCycle · 5 Nov 2024 Global Composting And Food Waste Diversion In New Hampshire The Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) developed an interactive map that walks the user through options for organics recycling in New Hampshire, including on-farm composting, residential pick-up, municipal composting, and anaerobic digestion. BioCycle · 5 Nov 2024 Global Dispelling Confusion Between Compost And Digestate Both are made from organic waste and have nutritional value for crop production, however “their differences significantly impact soil and environmental health.” BioCycle · 5 Nov 2024 Global The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is right, we need to prioritise resource recovery in WtE Brussels – 5 November 2024 ESWET welcomes the recent opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) “From waste... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 5 Nov 2024 Global GAIA@COP29: From harmful to impactful climate finance in the waste sector Climate finance for the waste sector is insufficient and the little there is, goes into the wrong pockets, invested in polluting technologies that are only profitable for the few. It […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 5 Nov 2024 Global Ocean creatures that will suck, glow and float their way into your heart Not all marine animals can be as cute as baby sea turtles, but these five ocean creatures are certainly unforgettable and worth protecting. Greenpeace International · 5 Nov 2024 Global Zero-Landfill of Raw MSW and Promoting WtE: The Transition Process of MSW Management in Xi’an, China ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 5 Nov 2024