Recycling news: 2018

Global ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 25, BRUSSELS EXPRA · 5 Jun 2018 Global EU COMMISSION PROPOSES A DIRECTIVE TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF CERTAIN PLASTIC PRODUCTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT. EXPRA · 5 Jun 2018 Global NEW WASTE LEGISLATION OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED EXPRA · 5 Jun 2018 Global EXPRA COMMUNICATION NETWORK MEETING EXPRA · 5 Jun 2018 Global MEMBERS’ COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS AVAILABLE ON EXPRA HOMEPAGE EXPRA · 5 Jun 2018 Global EPR CLUB LUNCH DEBATE HOSTED BY EUCOLIGHT, EXPRA AND WEEE FORUM ON EPR, ONLINE SALES AND FREE-RIDERS EXPRA · 5 Jun 2018 Global EPR TOOLKIT WORKSHOP, WITHIN THE 24TH PACKAGING & SUSTAINABILITY FORUM EXPRA · 5 Jun 2018 Global Introduction by the Managing Director We look again at a quite busy summer – the legislative proposals on waste were finally adopted, respectively published in the EU Official Journal, but now the actual work of their transposition and relevant implementation will start. EXPRA is already working to support and prepare its members for the new challenges abut also opportunities. EXPRA · 5 Jun 2018 Global On World Environment Day, green groups in Asia call for corporations to clean up their mess New Delhi, India (June 4, 2018) — Waste and brand audits conducted in the three countries show multinational corporations to be the top sources of pollution, particularly of single-use plastics. As the Indian government hosts this year’s World Environment Day under the banner, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” 10 environmental groups across different cities and regions of […] Break Free From Plastic · 5 Jun 2018 Global Activists call on G7 and corporations to end plastic pollution crisis Washington, DC – With the G7 set to release a plastics charter on World Oceans Day this week, the Break Free From Plastic movement is demanding the world’s largest economies and companies do more to stem the tide of the throwaway plastic choking our oceans, waterways, and communities. “It’s time for the world’s largest governments […] Break Free From Plastic · 5 Jun 2018 Global UNEP Report on Single-Use Plastics This report sets out the latest thinking on how we can more sustainably manage and tackle single-use plastic pollution. Reloop Platform · 5 Jun 2018 Global On World Environment Day, green groups in India tell corporations: Stop causing plastic pollution New Delhi, India (June 4, 2018) — The call came as the groups revealed the results of their unprecedented coordinated clean-up and waste and brand audits which showed that a tremendous amount of single-use plastic polluting the environment is used by manufacturers for packaging of fast-moving consumer products (FMCG). “The numbers are staggering. There is […] Break Free From Plastic · 4 Jun 2018 Global New Partnership to Prevent Marine Pollution Signed on the World Environment Day The Municipality of Santos, Brazil, through the Environment Secretariat (SEMAM), will sign a cooperation agreement with the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) during the World Environment Day (5th of June) to develop actions to prevent environmental marine contamination caused by municipal solid waste. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 4 Jun 2018 Global ISWA YPG UK Blog-Writing Competition: Consumerism 2.0 Wiam Machmachi, The University of Manchester ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 2 Jun 2018 Global Eight Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Waste By doing so, you'll be helping birds and other wildlife. If there’s one material we can’t seem to live without, it’s plastic. And there’s a reason for that: It's cheap, durable, and lightweight, making it perfect for everything from iPhones to eyewear. But what makes plastic so useful for humans is exactly what makes it a nasty environmental contaminate—it spreads […] Break Free From Plastic · 2 Jun 2018 Global New Blog Philip Heylen is the honorary vice-mayor of the city of Antwerp and a member of the city council. He was also the Chair of the 2015 ISWA World Congress in Antwerp. Philip Heylen also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ISVAG (Inter-municipal Waste Management Organisation) in Antwerp, Belgium. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 1 Jun 2018 Global New Data from Five Philippine Cities Reveal Multinational Brands are the Country’s Top Plastic Polluters Quezon City, Philippines (June 1, 2018) — Environmental groups Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and Mother Earth Foundation (MEF) presented the results of the audits in a press conference today, ahead of World Environment Day on June 5. This year’s theme is #BeatPlasticPollution. GAIA and MEF, which are part of the global #breakfreefromplastic movement, […] Break Free From Plastic · 1 Jun 2018 Global Let Europe export only the practices we are proud of Waste incineration does not belong with the circular economy, and is not a best practice to export. When I travel outside Europe I’m happy to see the positive image that our little continent projects in terms of producing quality products and establishing progressive environmental legislation. Of course, that doesn’t mean that Europe is a perfect […] Zero Waste Europe · 31 May 2018 Global Interview: Hotel Ribno – The first zero waste hotel in Slovenia The director of Slovenia’s first ‘Zero Waste Hotel’ explains the secret to his success. Including how other hoteliers might be able to replicate their leading example. [vc_custom_heading text=”Photo: Polona Ponikvar ” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:right” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F122602463%40N02%2F42038765721%2Fin%2Falbum-72157690888845130%2F||target:%20_blank|”]This… Zero Waste Europe · 31 May 2018 Global Martin GmbH Zhengzhou, China Our licensee, Chongqing Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industry Co., Ltd., has been awarded a new contract to supply grate... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 31 May 2018 Global Spring ISWA Working Group Meetings 2018 ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 29 May 2018 Global News in brief – May 2018 DIN CERTCO offers certification for biodegradable mulch films: Mulch films help to protect plants, improve soil and increase yields in agriculture and horticulture. A major problem with conventional mulch films is the time-consuming collection of residues after use. Biodegradable mulch films offer a unique advantage as they can be left on the field to [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 May 2018 Global Member portrait: Kompuestos In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Ignacio Duch, President of Kompuestos, shares some information on one of the leading international suppliers of masterbatches, coloring systems and customized additives, as well as high performance plastic masterbatches and compounds. Ignacio Duch, President, [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 May 2018 Global Development of bio-based and biodegradable skin-contact products well under way On 26-27 April, European Bioplastics hosted the meeting of the PolyBioSkin project consortium in Berlin. All consortium partners attended the meeting to update one another on the progress within the project’s work packages, coordinate the research agenda for the coming months, and elaborated on their intentions to use the project results in an exploitation [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 May 2018 Global Full stereocomplex PLA technology now commercially available from Total Corbion PLA Total Corbion PLA, global technology leader in poly lactic acid (PLA), announced the launch of a novel technology that can create full stereocomplex PLA in a broad range of industrial applications. The proprietary technology enables PLA applications to withstand temperatures close to 200°C (HDT-A). The new stereocomplex PLA – a material with long, regularly [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 May 2018 Global EUBA urges to discuss bio-based feedstock in the context of the EU Plastics Strategy In response to the EU Plastics Strategy published by the European Commission earlier this year, the European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA) presented a discussion paper to the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to urge the institutions to underpin the Commission's approach with concrete actions on how to realise the potential of bio-based [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 May 2018 Global Events in Spring 2018: Twinning In Bosnia, Study Tour in Austria and Training in Italy Connecting and Developing Waste Managers in the ISWA Network ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 29 May 2018 Global Directive on the reduction of single-use plastic products remains vague on sustainable alternatives Berlin, 29 May 2018 – The European Commission presented an ambitious new Directive to tackle marine litter by introducing a number of measures including reduction and restriction of selected single-use plastic products, such as disposable balloon sticks, straws, cutlery, plates, cups and food containers. “The proposal is a meaningful addition to existing legislation and [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 May 2018 Global ISWA Completes the Translation of the WHO Safe Management of Wastes from Health-care Activities Summary into Russian and French After months of hard work, the ISWA Working Group on Healthcare Waste (WGHCW) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are pleased to announce the completed translations of the Blue Book Summary into both Russian and French. ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 28 May 2018 Global European Commission steps forward to cut on single-use plastics – but it’s just the beginning The European Commission has taken a leap forward in tackling plastic pollution, with new laws to reduce throwaway single-use plastics. Break Free From Plastic · 28 May 2018 Global #IAmCoco: An award-winning campaign from Rezero The transition towards zero waste lifestyles is at hand – and actually, it is already happening! On May 22nd Zero Waste Europe’s member Rezero was awarded by the European Week for Waste Reduction for their innovative “#IamCoco” (or #JoSocCoco) campaign, a web series promoting Conscious Consumption. Rezero is a Spanish non-profit organisation based in […] Zero Waste Europe · 25 May 2018 Global In My Opinion: A Business Case for Deposit Return This article makes the business case for deposit return and examines how it can actually be good for companies, helping them to gain greater control over performance and costs and reduce their risks. Reloop Platform · 25 May 2018 Global ISWA YPG UK Blog-Writing Competition: Am I chasing rainbows? Emma Whittet, Ricardo Energy & Environment ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 May 2018 Global Anything but Reduction: The American Chemistry Council’s Empty “Circular Economy” Promises Wednesday, May 23, 2018–This month, the American Chemistry Council, representing the plastic producers most responsible for the plastic pollution crisis–Dow, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Procter & Gamble, Chemicals Division, among others– has pledged to recycle or “recover” 100% of plastic packaging by 2040. First and foremost, we cannot wait until 2040. Th… Break Free From Plastic · 24 May 2018 Global GDPR: CEPI’s Communications and YOU! From May 25th the new EU data privacy legislation (GDPR) will come into effect. To ensure we meet our obligations to you, we need to ask for your opt-in to continue receiving information from us such as our newsletter, event invitations, press releases etc. We want you to continue being the first to know about […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 23 May 2018 Global Hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging: an initial analysis This blog was originally published by #breakfreefromplastic member ChemTrust on their website and was written by Anna Watson As we all know, use of plastic packaging is increasing globally, causing environmental and human health concerns. In 2015 annual plastic production was 380Mt, of which about 40 per cent was used in packaging, with the majority […] Break Free From Plastic · 23 May 2018 Global PRESS RELEASE New Single-Use Plastics legislation requires further assessment Brussels, 28 May 2018. The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) received the Single Use Plastics (SUP) Directive proposal, published today, with mixed thoughts.While our members fully support European Union (EU) […] EXPRA · 18 May 2018 Global Holding businesses accountable for plastic pollution: Clean-up and brand audits take place in key cities in India MUMBAI, India (May 16, 2018) --- Scheduled to happen from May 16 to May 30 in the cities of Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru along with various cities in Goa, Kerala, and 12 Himalayan States, the audits seek to highlight the role of corporations in the global plastic waste crisis, results of which will […] Break Free From Plastic · 17 May 2018 Global Resin Industry Takes First Tentative Step to Deal with Plastic Pollution The plastic pollution crisis has finally resulted in a wakeup call, albeit weak and tentative, by U.S. plastic resin producers. The American Chemistry Council’s plastics division issued a press release May 9 pledging to alter production of plastic packaging to make it all recyclable or recoverable by 2030, and to work to actually recycle or recover it by […] Break Free From Plastic · 16 May 2018 Global NGOs call the Commission to protect citizens from endocrine disruptors NGOs call the Commission to protect citizens from endocrine disruptors The EU has the obligation to protect its people and the environment from all harm caused by endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). However, EU laws regulating these chemicals are patchy, not properly implemented, and leave huge gaps where EDCs are not regulated at all, such as in […] Zero Waste Europe · 15 May 2018