Recycling news: 2025

Global De circulaire economie financieren versterkt het concurrentievermogen van Europa FEAD, de Europese Vereniging voor Afvalbeheer, verwelkomt de publicatie van het EU Kompas voor het herstel van het concurrentievermogen en duurzame welvaart. Dit strategisch instrument zal de komende jaren de koers uitzetten om de concurrentiepositie van de Europese Unie in een snel veranderende wereldeconomie te versterken. FEAD is het volledig eens met de noodzaak van […] Het bericht De circu… RecyclePro · 20 Mar 2025 Global Jury delivers verdict finding Greenpeace entities liable for more than US$660 million in Energy Transfer SLAPP trial Free speech and right to protest on the line in the United States. Greenpeace International · 19 Mar 2025 Global EU Steel and Metals Actoin Plan lacks concrete action and bold targets The EU’s Steel and Metals Action Plan (SMAP), published today, represents an important step in recognising the urgent need for a major transition in the steel […] European Environmental Bureau · 19 Mar 2025 Global #MeetTheTeam – Giulia Lodi It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] Zero Waste Europe · 19 Mar 2025 Global Op naar de 100 jaar Het is niet overdreven om te stellen dat familiebedrijven de motor van de Nederlandse economie vormen. Ze streven vaak naar doelen die niet alleen gebaseerd zijn op financieel gewin. Schuman Recycling is zo’n bedrijf, een familiebedrijf dat dit jaar maar liefst 95 kaarsjes uitblaast. Reden voor Recyclepro Benelux om het recyclingbedrijf ‘oet Remunj’ (Roermond) eens […] Het bericht Op naar de 10… RecyclePro · 19 Mar 2025 Global Greenpeace condemns the Israeli government’s renewal of attacks on Gaza and end of the ceasefire Greenpeace condemns the Israeli government's renewal of the attacks on Gaza and the end of the ceasefire. Greenpeace International · 18 Mar 2025 Global Justice must be seen to be done, so why is it hidden? EU environmental laws are a vital tool to tackle the triple climate, biodiversity and pollution crisis, protecting both people and nature in Europe. However, across the EU, governments are failing to implement the laws they themselves made, a failure which is flagged regularly. Laura Hildt, Raphael Weyland, and Samantha Ibbott report. Hidden costs Across Europe, poor implementation and enforcem… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 18 Mar 2025 Global Press release: Cepi calls on the EU Commission to continue negotiations on US tariffs to avoid supply chain disruptions The imposition of import tariffs by the US would have a significant impact on EU pulp, paper and board exports. While a positive issue to transatlantic negotiations may still be possible, Europe’s pulp and paper industry in coordination with the European Commission has been preparing for the effects of a potential EU retaliation. On March […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 18 Mar 2025 Global Komunala Škofja Loka: cutting single-use waste with reusable cup rentals An increasing number of event organisers are opting for more sustainable solutions that reduce single-use packaging waste. However, many face challenges due to a lack of adequate resources or access to the services needed to implement these solutions effectively. The waste management company “Komunala Škofja Loka”, based in Škofja Loka, Slovenia, is one such organisation […] Zero Waste Europe · 18 Mar 2025 Global Dismantling environmental rules will hinder, not help farmers: Invest in their resilience The post Dismantling environmental rules will hinder, not help farmers: Invest in their resilience appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 18 Mar 2025 Global ISWA Welcomes Kearney as our Newest Platinum Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 18 Mar 2025 Global Hoe hou je jouw recyclingbedrijf brandveilig? Het risico op een branduitbraak bij recycling- en afvalverwerkingsbedrijven is helaas actueler dan ooit. Gekende boosdoeners zijn: afgedankte accu’s en lithium-ion batterijen, maar ook lachgasflessen die verkeerdelijk in de afvalstromen terechtkomen. Hoe kan je jouw bedrijf en jouw medewerkers hiertegen beschermen? Voor optimale gemoedsrust ontwikkelde Kooi de RED technologie, een betrouwbare o… RecyclePro · 18 Mar 2025 Global Norway’s Supreme Court hears demand to halt oil and gas field production This is not just about winning a case – it’s about securing a future where the rights of our planet and future generations come first. Greenpeace International · 18 Mar 2025 Global The EPA’s ‘Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History’ Will Make People Sick, Especially in Environmental Justice Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than 30 actions rolling back rules that were specifically designed to protect all of us from air and water pollution, exposure to harmful chemicals, and the damaging impacts of climate change. The EPA has celebrated this move as the “biggest […] Break Free From Plastic · 18 Mar 2025 Global 4 reasons why fast fashion will never be green Fast fashion brands flood the market with cheap, trendy clothing at an unsustainable rate, creating enormous environmental and social harm. Despite their attempts at greenwashing; their business model is fundamentally incompatible with true sustainability. Here are four key reasons why fast fashion will never be green. Greenpeace International · 17 Mar 2025 Global Innovatie en expertise als succesformule in de recyclingindustrie REMA TIP TOP TSN is een unieke speler in de transportbandenmarkt, omdat het kan rekenen op de knowhow en expertise van zijn zusterbedrijven LBS Conveyor Belts en TEMPO Trommels & Rollen. Hierdoor kan het bedrijf totaaloplossingen bieden voor de recyclingindustrie die maatwerk en kwaliteit naadloos met elkaar verbinden in een sector waar snelheid en betrouwbaarheid […] Het bericht Innovatie en e… RecyclePro · 17 Mar 2025 Global Greenpeace: The deep sea mining industry is crumbling and desperate The 30th Session brings an opportunity to reset the ISA's focus away from prioritising deep sea mining industry interests and towards its mandate of protecting the seabed for all Greenpeace International · 17 Mar 2025 Global Norway & the Arctic In this episode, Hannah Stitfall speaks to Andreas B. Heide about the rich diversity of Norway's marine life. And Greenpeace Campaigner, Haldis Tjeldflaat Helle, sheds light on the growing threat of Deep Sea Mining. Greenpeace International · 17 Mar 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week The Rainbow Warrior returns to the Marshall Islands, Greenpeace Africa at the UN, and Refill and Reuse in Mexico City, here are a few of our favourite Greenpeace images this week. Greenpeace International · 14 Mar 2025 Global Women transforming climate challenges into opportunities Since time immemorial women are at the forefront of demanding change through campaigning and challenging the existing status quo. Greenpeace International · 14 Mar 2025 Global Circulaire koplopers centraal op de Innovation Wall In Circular Materials Center, het onderzoeks- en opleidingscentrum van POM West-Vlaanderen, werd eind 2024 de derde Innovation Wall onthuld. Het plaatst elf toonaangevende voorbeelden van duurzaamheid en circulariteit in de kijker. Wat deze innovaties verbindt? Hun positieve ecologische én economische impact! De Innovation Wall ontstond in de schoot van Circular Materials Center in Kortrijk. Di… RecyclePro · 14 Mar 2025 Global “We are not just welcoming you as allies, but as family” – Why the Rainbow Warrior is back to Marshall Islands 40 years later The Marshallese are not just survivors of past injustices; they are champions of a just future. Their leadership reminds us that those most affected by climate change are not only calling for action—they are showing the way forward. Greenpeace International · 14 Mar 2025 Global Cepi Recyclability Test Method Version 3 In February 2025, Cepi published version 3 of its Recyclability Laboratory Test Method. The Test Method defines a laboratory procedure emulating the most relevant phases (pulping, screening, sheet formation) of a typical paper mill dedicated to the recycling of the most common grades of paper and board without flotation-deinking technology or other special features. This […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 13 Mar 2025 Global Paper Technology International Cepi media partner CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 13 Mar 2025 Global Europe’s devastating floods and the benefits of swift action In this guest piece, two EEB members analyse last year’s devastating floods in Spain and Poland. Their message is clear: decades of mismanagement of land and water have compounded the harmful effects of climate change, one of the greatest challenges facing Europe. We urgently need authorities to acknowledge the science, support the needs of people over profit, and rapidly implement policies to … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 13 Mar 2025 Global Statement on EU’s decision to potentially impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to the recent increase in U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium Brussels: 13 March 2025 The following statement can be attributed to Virginia Janssens, Managing Director at Plastics Europe: “Plastics Europe… Plastics Europe · 13 Mar 2025 Global Doorbraak in veelbelovende plastic pilots In een circulaire economie bestaat geen afval en worden grondstoffen steeds opnieuw gebruikt. Eén van de grootste uitdagingen in de transitie naar een circulaire economie, is de uitdaging rondom plastic verpakkingen. Plastic verpakkingen worden nog regelmatig gemaakt van fossiele grondstoffen en eindigen na gebruik te vaak in de verbrandingsoven. Flexibele verpakkingen zoals soep- en chipszakke… RecyclePro · 13 Mar 2025 Global How can I think of the planet when I can’t even afford the rent? When paying the rent, finding a decent job, or putting food on the table are at the top of your concerns, climate change seems to be something for somebody else to solve, isn’t it? Greenpeace International · 13 Mar 2025 Global Indonesian fishers file historic human trafficking lawsuit against major US seafood company The suit alleges that Bumble Bee Foods knew or should have known about the appalling conditions onboard the vessel but knowingly benefited from the forced labor practices and human trafficking of fishers. Greenpeace International · 13 Mar 2025 Global Water uit organisch afval Guilliams Green Power uit Boutersem haalde eerder de pers (en dit vakblad) met de installatie van een laadpaal. Een die niet zomaar op groene stroom werkt, maar rechtstreeks uit de biogasinstallatie van Guilliams tankt. Korter kan de keten niet voor elektrisch rijden. Een project waarmee het in eerste instantie wilde teruggeven aan de lokale gemeenschap. […] Het bericht Water uit organisch afva… RecyclePro · 12 Mar 2025 Global How can I think about the planet when I can’t even afford rent? Viewing environmental concerns through the lens of social and economic justice can reveal powerful connections between your struggles and the health of our planet. Greenpeace International · 12 Mar 2025 Global A seat at the table remains unoccupied without a seat on the bus The journey to empowerment, leadership, and economic independence begins in public spaces, on buses, and in metros—places that should enable freedom, not restrict it. Greenpeace International · 12 Mar 2025 Global The State Of Food Waste In The U.S. ReFED’s 2025 report shows food waste remains “stubbornly high” despite the foundation of progress that has been laid. BioCycle · 11 Mar 2025 Global Carbon Accounting Tool For Biogas Projects American Biogas Council (ABC) launches its Biogas Carbon Accounting Tool to track the full lifecycle emissions of biogas projects. BioCycle · 11 Mar 2025 Global Food Date Label Confusion Persists While an average of 87% of U.S. consumers believed they knew the meanings of eight different labels, when quizzed, only an average of 53% answered correctly. BioCycle · 11 Mar 2025 Global Reusable Cup Pilot In California City Petaluma, California's reusable cup project sees good return; Eco-Proucts® and OZZI® automate reusable cub collection BioCycle · 11 Mar 2025 Global Biochar As Feedstock In SSO Composting Bench-Scale research evaluated biochar’s potential as an additive in composting curbside-collected food waste and yard trimmings. BioCycle · 11 Mar 2025 Global Oregon Legislation Proposes Food Waste Diversion Requirement Oregon House Bill 3018, introduced in the 2025 legislative session, proposes new laws to prevent and dispose of food waste. BioCycle · 11 Mar 2025 Global Water Recovery With A RNG Bonus Pasco, Washington's Process Water Reuse Facility comprises a pretreatment and storage facility, as well as a land treatment system, whiile a sister facility, the Pasco Resource Recovery Center, has two low-rate anaerobic digesters … BioCycle · 11 Mar 2025 Global New NYS Organic Resource Locator Tool The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute's Organic Resource Locator is a mapping tool that provides information on organic waste resources and utilization pathways. BioCycle · 11 Mar 2025