Recycling news: 2016

Global Swept under the carpet The post Swept under the carpet appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 20 Dec 2016 Global Letter to the European Commission President Juncker and First Vice-President Timmermans: Concerns on the potential discontinuation of EU Ecolabel product groups We, European paper manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, consumer organisations and environmental NGOs, are writing to share our concerns about the possible removal of a number of EU Ecolabel product groups[1] which we understand the Commission is considering. In our view, such a unilateral and unexpected consideration would be premature, given the ongoing Fitness Check of […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 18 Dec 2016 Global ETS review: Game over for Tiered Approach Today’s vote in Environment Committee of the European Parliament marks another major stepping stone for the ETS review. “There are no more doubts. The message from the Parliament is unequivocal: Game over for the tiered approach. The time has come to promote and reward low-carbon investments” says Nicola Rega, Climate Change and Energy Director at […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 14 Dec 2016 Global Hitachi Zosen Inova A consortium formed by Hitachi Zosen Corporationand KPN Green Energy Solution Co., Ltd.(KPN), engaged in the engineering of renewable energy... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 7 Dec 2016 Global IMPACTPapeRec Project Conference and Networking Informative Meeting IMPACTPapeRec invites you to join the Project Conference and Informative Meeting to be held 24 January in Barcelona, Spain. Join us to learn more and share your insights on how separate collection of paper for recycling in Europe can be enhanced. Date and location The IMPACTPapeRec Project Conference and Networking Informative Meeting will take place […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 6 Dec 2016 Global Why Deposit Return is EPR If I described to you a consumer product system that spurred green design, established a take-back channel, increased recycling, and was all paid for by the producers of products, would you call that extended producer responsibility? More than two decades ago, Thomas Lindhqvist, a Swedish professor of Environmental Economics, coined the term extended producer Reloop Platform · 6 Dec 2016 Global CEPI increases focus on technical measurement in revised Paper for Recycling Quality Control guidelines CEPI has published an updated version of the ‘Paper for Recycling – Quality control guidelines’ including an annex which outlines in more detail the technical measurements. The updated version is the result of sustained industry consultation and as a step towards achieving a harmonised approach on quality control and measurement. The additional annex provides more […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 4 Dec 2016 Global Paper for Recycling Quality Control Guidelines The European Standard EN 643, European list of standard grades of paper and board for recycling, is the basic document to be used by industry professionals in the buying and selling of paper for recycling. Interested parties should order the EN 643 from their respective national standardisation body. The standard was revised in 2013 and […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 1 Dec 2016 Global ECOPACK BULGARIA INVESTED BGN 2.5 MILLION IN FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND FACILITY SORTING GLASS PACKAGING WASTE BY COLOR EXPRA · 1 Dec 2016 Global ÉCO ENTREPRISES QUÉBEC (ÉEQ) CANADA THE INNOVATIVE GLASS WORKS PLAN EXPRA · 1 Dec 2016 Global FOST PLUS (BELGIUM) NEWS FROM FOST PLUS EXPRA · 1 Dec 2016 Global ÇEVKO (TURKEY) ÇEVKO FOUNDATION, THE PIONEER IN SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING, CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY! EXPRA · 1 Dec 2016 Global GREEN DOT (CYPRUS) EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ABOUT RECYCLING FOR CHILDREN EXPRA · 1 Dec 2016 Global CONAI (ITALY) RECOVERY AND RECYCLING: 2016-2017 FORECASTS EXPRA · 1 Dec 2016 Global PAKOMAK (MACEDONIA) EDUCATION CAMPAIGN WITH CHILDREN’S DRAMA STUDIO EXPRA · 1 Dec 2016 Global GREENPAK (MALTA) FIRST PRIZE IN THE SECOND EDITION OF THE SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE AWARDS EXPRA · 1 Dec 2016 Global ENVI-PAK (SLOVAKIA) ON LINE: DON´T BE LAZY AND SORT WASTE! WWW.TRIEDIME.SK WILL HELP YOU! EXPRA · 1 Dec 2016 Global Fondos para “soluciones” insustentables: financiamiento climático alemán al sector de los residuos en el Sur Global (Versión en español no oficial, elaborada por una de las autoras del artículo. El artículo se encuentra publicado en Inglés y en Alemán) Organizaciones no gubernamentales (ONG) de la red de GAIA en todo el mundo han alertado que la Cooperación Alemana para el Desarrollo, a través de la GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit […] Zero Waste Europe · 1 Dec 2016 Global Zero Waste Europe at the COP22 Photo by Rhys Gerholdt, WRI (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) edits by ZWE Despite the fact that COP 22 will sadly go down in history as the Trump COP, the Zero Waste Europe team did not miss the chance to participate in the climate negotiations and promote the work of zero waste cities, communities and recycling workers […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Nov 2016 Global Cement industry in the spotlight in Spain Between the 11th and 13th of November the VII Gathering of Spanish Network of Platforms Against Waste Incineration in Cement Kilns took place in Alcalá de Guadaíra, Spain. This gathering coincided with the release of a statement from 55 civil society organisations calling for an immediate end to the burning of waste in cement kilns. […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Nov 2016 Global Infographic: Cost of EU regulations on European paper industry A European Commission study on our sector has revealed that over the past 10 years, direct regulatory costs have more than tripled. On average, direct and ETS-related indirect regulatory costs have absorbed more than 40% of the industry’s annual profitability since 2004. You can download here an easy-to-use infographic demonstrating the findings of the study […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 27 Nov 2016 Global Future skills for the paper industry Like other industries in the EU, Europe’s pulp and paper sector has noticed that fewer young people are joining its workforce than in the past. The EU’s population is ageing and stagnating, which is an additional concern for its future workforce. These trends are occurring against a background of rapid change in the industry in […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 27 Nov 2016 Global Skills & Qualifications in the Pulp & Paper Sector Today and tomorrow skill needs of the European Industry require updating the education and training offer. Today, the European Social Partners in the Pulp and Paper Sector, CEPI and industriAll Europe, presented a set of policy recommendations that should contribute to a more comprehensive skills strategy in Europe. These recommendations are the result of an […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 24 Nov 2016 Global Tripling of direct costs on the European paper industry impedes Europe’s investment potential “The time has come for a regulatory reset for the paper industry bringing investment back to Europe” says Sylvain Lhôte, CEPI’s Director General A European Commission real-time study on our sector has revealed that over the past 10 years, direct regulatory costs have more than tripled. On average, direct and ETS-related indirect regulatory costs have […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 23 Nov 2016 Global Acrylamide levels in food: Passing the hot potato The post Acrylamide levels in food: Passing the hot potato appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 22 Nov 2016 Global European paper industry unveils major investment agenda to drive towards its 2050 vision CEPI foresees 40% more investment to transform industry and lead the low-carbon bioeconomy in Europe. At the 18th edition of annual event European Paper Week, CEPI’s new Director General Slyvain Lhôte and its Chairman, Peter Oswald (CEO Mondi Group, Europe & International Division) outlined industry’s ambitious investment agenda towards achieving its 2050 vision of a […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Nov 2016 Global Stakeholder’s discussion paper on “2050 Roadmap to a low carbon bioeconomy” CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 21 Nov 2016 Global 18th edition of European Paper Week opens with a renewed focus on innovation, investment and future skills CEPI, the organisation representing the European paper industry has opened its 18th edition of its annual event European Paper Week welcoming nearly 350 movers and shakers from the across the European paper industry and the four corners of the globe. This year’s programme set the tone for its positive agenda ahead as we enter 2017. […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 20 Nov 2016 Global DECLARACIÓN DE LA SOCIEDAD CIVIL FRENTE A LA INCINERACIÓN DE RESIDUOS EN CEMENTERAS Alcalá de Guadaira – 13th Noviembre 2016 En inglés aquí Los abajo firmantes creemos que los residuos son un recurso que debe ser tratado ante todo de acuerdo con el principio jerarquía de residuos, dando prioridad a los niveles superiores para la prevención de residuos, la reutilización, el reciclado, el rediseño. En vista del aumento […] Zero Waste Europe · 16 Nov 2016 Global CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT ON THE PRACTICE OF WASTE INCINERATION IN CEMENT KILNS Alcalá de Guadaira, Spain – 13th November 2016 En Español aquí We the undersigned believe that waste is a resource which should be treated foremost according to the Waste Hierarchy, with priority being given to the upper tiers of waste prevention, reuse, recycling and redesign. In light of the increased use of waste as fuel […] Zero Waste Europe · 16 Nov 2016 Global MARTIN GmbH MARTIN’s licensee, Chongqing Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industry Co., Ltd., has been awarded a new contract to supply grate systems. One... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 Nov 2016 Global MARTIN GmbH [nbsp] MARTIN’s licensee, Chongqing Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industry Co., Ltd., has been awarded a new contract to supply a total... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 Nov 2016 Global MARTIN GmbH MARTIN’s licensee, Chongqing Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industry Co., Ltd., has been awarded a new contract to supply grate systems. One... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 Nov 2016 Global MARTIN GmbH MARTIN’s licensee, Chongqing Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industry Co., Ltd., has been awarded a new contract to supply grate systems. Two... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 Nov 2016 Global MARTIN GmbH MARTIN’s licensee, Chongqing Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industry Co., Ltd., has been awarded a new contract to supply grate systems. Two... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 Nov 2016 Global MARTIN GmbH MARTIN’s licensee, Chongqing Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industry Co., Ltd., has been awarded a new contract to supply grate systems. One... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 Nov 2016 Global MARTIN GmbH MARTIN’s licensee, Chongqing Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industry Co., Ltd., has been awarded a new contract to supply grate systems. One... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 Nov 2016 Global MARTIN GmbH [nbsp] MARTIN’s licensee, Chongqing Sanfeng Covanta Environmental Industry Co., Ltd., has been awarded a new contract to supply grate systems.... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 Nov 2016 Global UNFCCC approved incinerator reveals double standards in climate finance that undermine European climate policy Waste pickers protest Okhla incinerator in 2011 A waste incineration plant in Delhi, India has been called a ‘multi-faceted disaster’ after local groups have uncovered evidence that the project may have been fraudulently claiming carbon credits for technologies that do not exist. Over the entire period of its operation the project has faced consistent criticism […] Zero Waste Europe · 7 Nov 2016 Global The Italian recipe against food waste It’s well known that Italian people consider food as one of the “pleasures of life” but maybe what is less known is that Italian consumers waste per year on average over 100 kg, more than their own weight! To tackle this situation the Italian Parliament, has recently approved a law against food waste (19 […] Zero Waste Europe · 31 Oct 2016