Recycling news: 2023

Global PPWR: glass bottle manufacturers warn that new proposals will make all bottles start to look the same FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 24 Oct 2023 Global PPWR – Permanent Material Alliance welcomes European Parliament’s ambition on recyclability FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 24 Oct 2023 Global A weakened packaging regulation survives attempt to decimate its environmental ambition Today, the European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted on its report on the Packaging and Packaging Waste regulation. Policy makers across institutions have complained about an endless […] European Environmental Bureau · 24 Oct 2023 Global Informal Waste Collectors and the Struggle for Environmental Justice in North Macedonia Despite dire living conditions and discrimination, Roma communities in North Macedonia play a significant role in reducing landfill waste. They must be recognised, protected, and engaged in shaping sustainable waste management policies, write Lorena Doghi and Diego Francisco Marin. Roma communities continue to face significant disadvantages as one of Europe’s most marginalised minority groups. … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Oct 2023 Global Poland: New Recycling Line for Beverage Cartons The plant has the potential to recycle the entire volume of beverage cartons sold in Poland, with additional volumes from Central and Eastern Europe. With a joint investment of approximately 29 million Euro by Stora Enso and Tetra Pak, a new recycling line for post-consumer beverage cartons started operations in Poland. As reported by both […] Global Recycling · 24 Oct 2023 Global Miembros de GAIA participan en reunión preparatoria para el INC-3 de los países miembros del Grupo de Países de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (GRULAC) Durante el 16 y 17 de octubre se desarrolló en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana la reunión preparatoria de los países miembros del Grupo de Países de América Latina y el […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 23 Oct 2023 Global Ensuring your safety in Muscat, Oman ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 23 Oct 2023 Global Why are Standards Needed for Managing Global E-Waste? On top of the growing volumes of e-waste generated by their own populations, several countries are facing an additional problem: illegal e-waste shipped from other countries. Various studies conducted over the years identify China, India, Pakistan, several African countries such as Ghana and East-European countries like Ukraine, as the victims of the dumping of millions […] Global Recycling · 23 Oct 2023 Global Aktid Intends to Accelerate its International Growth French private equity fund Initiative & Finance “Tomorrow” has recently acquired a significant stake in the provider of solutions for sorting solid waste, Aktid. The investment was accompanied by Crédit Agricole des Savoie, historical partner of the Chambéry based company. According to the company, Aktid has now all the cards in hand to implement its […] Global Recycling · 23 Oct 2023 Global Story from ground: bio-based materials as a solution to micro-plastics… and more! Most research on cellulose has so far been carried by forest engineers, but an award-winning young researcher is part of a new generation of chemists taking interest in cellulose. The field of what can be done with wood-fibre, from which cellulose originates, continues to expand to substitute fossil-based materials. It also offers solutions to some […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 23 Oct 2023 Global Diverting Half of Fossil Boiler Subsidies to Heat Pumps Can Decarbonise Heating by 2040, New Report Finds Shifting as little as half of the annual €3.2 billion fossil heating subsidies paid by Member States to heat pumps can transition Europe to 100% renewable […] European Environmental Bureau · 23 Oct 2023 Global Bonfiglioli’s Complete Range of Solutions for Recycling Processing and Machinery Bonfiglioli conceives, designs and produces custom solutions for collection, downsizing and sorting of waste materials. Recycling is a key component of waste management to reduce pollution and landfill waste; in order to ensure high-quality operations and the best result in the recycling process, the company provides a complete range of innovative products for Mobile and […] Global Recycling · 22 Oct 2023 Global An Innovative Approach to E-Waste: Newicon Collaborates with The Royal Mint Tech company Newicon has partnered with The Royal Mint to address one of the UK’s most pressing environmental challenges – managing electronic waste. Newicon joined forces with The Royal Mint’s Commercial Director Mark Loveridge and Darren Hunt, Head of Business Development, and Geoffrey Sampson, Director at Circulogic, at a workshop in Bristol to explore the […] Global Recycling · 21 Oct 2023 Global Guest Blog: Something for everyone at the Winter School ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 20 Oct 2023 Global Fornnax Adds 430 HP Secondary Shredder to R-Series Lineup Fornnax Technology Establishes a New Benchmark by Introducing R4000-HD. Fornnax possesses a trump card in aspects of making the tyre recycling business profitable, with formidable performance efficacy criteria. The introduction of the new Fornnax R4000-HD is going to be a game changer in the recycling industry. “Waste is a Human Invention, & It’s Time to […] Global Recycling · 20 Oct 2023 Global Meeting Targets under EPR for E-Waste Recycling: An Evidence-Linked Approach In today’s fast-paced digital age, electronic devices have revolutionized our lives, making them more convenient and efficient. However, this digital evolution comes with a shadow: the exponential rise of electronic waste, or e-waste. As countries grapple with the environmental and health hazards of e-waste, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has become a global imperative. In this […] Global Recycling · 20 Oct 2023 Global Plastics Europe launches Plastics – the fast Facts 2023 Plastics Europe has launched its new ‘Plastics – the fast Facts 2023’. The fast Facts is a more visual and… Plastics Europe · 19 Oct 2023 Global 4evergreen Announces its first Circularity Success Stories Initiative 4evergreen members are taking impressive steps to increase the recycling rate of fibre-based packaging to 90% by 2030. That’s why, before the summer, all of them have been invited to share their “Circularity Success Stories”: breakthrough projects, whether individual or collaborative, that have been spurred by the... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 19 Oct 2023 Global A Burning Issue: Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Safety in the Evolving Recycling Industry The number of fires in the recycling industry is increasing. As we move towards more sustainable practices, increased fire risks are changing, and it is paramount that waste handling sites are able to understand and mitigate these risks. Hannu Sartovuo, vice president of Dafo Vehicle, discusses why these risks are changing, the lack of regulation […] Global Recycling · 19 Oct 2023 Global The Price is Right – Repair Edition Amid the discussions on new EU repair rules and in celebration of International Repair Day we organised a stunt action in front of the European Parliament. Watch the 5-min video summary and sign our letter! Right to Repair Europe · 18 Oct 2023 Global Transformative Process Enhancement at Bern’s Waste-to-Energy Plant by Explosion Power ESWET members are actively pursuing innovation to enhance the quality and performance of the equipment they supply to WtE plants.... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 18 Oct 2023 Global Neste to Invest further in Facilities for Liquefied Plastic Waste Finnish company Neste intends to upgrade its facilities for liquefied plastic waste at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. With the investment of 111 million Euro, the producer of renewable fuels, who is also developing chemical recycling to combat the plastic waste challenge, announced to build the capacity to upgrade 150,000 tons of liquefied waste plastic […] Global Recycling · 18 Oct 2023 Global Déjà vu: Commission’s Work Programme bows to chemical and farm industry pressure yet again Although the European Commission’s Work Programme 2024 (released today) shows plans to deliver on ongoing files related to air, water and nature restoration, plans to follow […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Oct 2023 Global Green Heat for All: Bridging the Gap towards Inclusive, Affordable and Clean Heating – 23 October – online Which European countries are still generously supporting fossil fuel in homes despite the 2022 gas crisis? What is the current affordability of clean alternatives? What is the […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Oct 2023 Global ISWA Welcomes ESAC Group as our Newest Gold Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 17 Oct 2023 Global New collaboration for improved data on bio-based plastics Monitoring progress on the plastics industry transition towards circularity and climate neutrality is crucial for Plastics Europe. Our new collaboration… Plastics Europe · 17 Oct 2023 Global European Bioplastics collaborates with nova-Institute and Plastics Europe to deliver bioplastics production data for 2022 In a joint effort to offer transparency to EU stakeholders, nova-Institute has worked with European Bioplastics and Plastics Europe to provide the bioplastics production data for the year 2022. The data is based on the nova-Institute polymer production data and adapted to EUBP’s bioplastics scope. Applications include: Agriculture and horticulture, [...] European Bioplastics News · 17 Oct 2023 Global New SINTEF Project: Recycling EPS from Construction Sector Tons of reusable polystyrene ends up as plastic waste when buildings are demolished. Researchers want to see more recycling and reuse. According to the Norwegian independent research organization SINTEF, stringent energy efficiency requirements in the building sector mean installing more insulation than ever before. “Every year, we manufacture and import tens of thousands of tons […] Global Recycling · 17 Oct 2023 Global Joint statement on Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles The post Joint statement on Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 16 Oct 2023 Global Repair for Everyone, the time is now With ongoing discussions on new EU repair rules, legislators have a rare opportunity to make a big difference. Share our 1 minute video and sign our letter campaign to ask your national representatives to vote for truly game-changing legislation! Right to Repair Europe · 16 Oct 2023 Global Industry’s reaction to Proposal for a Regulation on preventing pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution The loss of plastics pellets in our ecosystems is unacceptable and the need to mitigate unintentional pellet loss is a… Plastics Europe · 16 Oct 2023 Global Story from ground: Paper-based packaging gets better a taking different shapes Metsä Spring’s Muoto is a prime example of how paper packaging has caught up to fossil-based materials in terms of versatility and function. Pure, safe, sustainable, easy to use and recyclable. That is what the plastic-free Muoto 3D fibre packaging, developed by Metsä Group and originating in northern forests and set to revolutionise packaging, is […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 16 Oct 2023 Global Asahi Kasei Invests in Startups Focused on Carbon Neutrality Internationally active Japanese technology group Asahi Kasei has established a “Care for Earth” investment framework as a new initiative for carbon neutrality. The group intends to invest 100 million US-Dollar worldwide in early-stage startups that aim to solve issues in environmental fields such as hydrogen, energy storage, carbon management, and bio-based chemicals over the five […] Global Recycling · 16 Oct 2023 Global Waste Pickers - The Missing Piece in India’s EPR Puzzle Given that EPR significantly impacts plastic waste management, which is central to waste pickers’ livelihoods, the Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers (AIW) undertook a study to examine the engagement of waste picker organisations with EPR in India. Break Free From Plastic · 15 Oct 2023 Global SMS: Green Transformation Driver for Improved Profitability In the financial year 2022, SMS group boosted its order intake to 4.6 billion Euro. According to the company, the main drivers of this strong growth were the green transformation of the steel and metals industry as well as robust economic activity in India and the USA. Sales also rose considerably to 3.1 billion Euro […] Global Recycling · 15 Oct 2023 Global American Recycler Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council As reported by the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC), Casella Waste Systems, Inc. has joined the organization. “Casella is the largest recycler and most experienced fully integrated resource management company in the Northeastern United States, providing solid waste collection and disposal, transfer, recycling, and organics services to more than 900,000 residential, commercial, munic… Global Recycling · 14 Oct 2023 Global EuRIC Visits Renewi and Remondis On 12 October the European Recycling Industries Federation (EuRIC) paid a working visit to the Netherlands. EuRIC’s Construction and Demolition Branch visited recycling companies Renewi Westpoort in Amsterdam and Remondis in Son en Beugel. The issue at hand was how to make the construction industry circular and how recycling can play its part. The construction […] Global Recycling · 13 Oct 2023 Global Five amazing advantages that waste and recycling leaders get by participating in the AMCS Global Benchmark Report ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 13 Oct 2023 Global Plastic Recycling Industry at Crossroads: Uncertainty and Shrinking Demand Shifts The European plastic recycling industry is facing pressing challenges as the demand for recycled polymers dwindles to its lowest point in recent years. The lack of manufacturers’ commitment to introduce recycled material in new products and the growing imports from third countries are the main obstacles to the circularity of European plastic waste and to […] Global Recycling · 13 Oct 2023 Global Joint Letter on the Net-Zero Industry Act The Net-Zero Industry Act aims to define Sustainable Alternative Fuels technologies as “Strategic Net-Zero Technology”. Co-signatories are recommending that the Net-Zero Industry Act establish a clear and consistent definition of Sustainable Alternative Fuels. This definition serves two essential purposes: 1) Alignment with existing EU transport and fuels policy frameworks. 2) Recognition of al… Global Recycling · 13 Oct 2023