The questions of green energy availability in Europe, recycling technologies to improve recycling capabilities, and alternative fuels in transportation are brought up for discussions at the Petrochemical and Refining Congress: Europe 2023. The representatives from O&G major companies, EPCs, refineries and petrochemical plants, licensors, chemical companies, equipment manufacturers, and service providers attend the PRC Europe […]
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) said the Government’s recent announcement is a “welcome step”, and that they hoped it would spark activity to encourage individuals and companies to use items that are 100% recyclable such as metal. From October 2023, new rules will be implemented aiming to reduce the use of plastic plates, trays, […]
Following yesterday’s plenary vote in the European Parliament regarding the revision of the Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR), BIR is very concerned regarding its potential impact on the global circular economy. While intra-European movements are clearly facilitated, exports to countries outside the EU-industrialized (OECD) countries and developing (non-OECD) countries – will be considerably burdened by intergovernmental […]
A new life-cycle assessment (LCA) commissioned by the European textile reuse and recycling industry has confirmed the significant CO2 and water savings of reusing textiles compared to producing new clothing. The environmental impact of reusing textilesis 70 times lower, even when accounting for global exports for reuse including transport emissions. More specifically, the study revealed […]
Europe’s recycling industries expressed dismay at the European Parliament’s adoption of current waste shipment proposals citing major inconsistencies undermining the trade of recycled materials. While the establishment of mandatory recycled content targets for plastics should be applauded, the failure to consider targets for metals and paper is a significant omission that will erode demand and […]
Improved recycling technologies and capacities essential to tackle increasing amounts of hazardous waste and to support the EU’s strategic autonomy The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has released a Review on the EU actions to address the increasing amount of hazardous waste. The Review sheds light on existing and future challenges in dealing with hazardous […]
Doyenne of metal recycling recognised for her contribution to recycling and to the environment. Susie Burrage, Managing Director of Buckinghamshire-based Recycled Products Ltd, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s inaugural New Year Honours in recognition of her services to recycling and to the environment. Susie, 50, from Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire said she now […]
The questions of green energy availability in Europe, recycling technologies to improve recycling capabilities, and alternative fuels in transportation are brought up for discussions at the Petrochemical and Refining Congress: Europe 2023. The representatives from O&G major companies, EPCs, refineries and petrochemical plants, licensors, chemical companies, equipment manufacturers, and service providers attend the PRC Europe […]
European recyclers warn of major incoherencies that remain after the ENVI report on the Waste Shipment Regulation was adopted on 1 December. While the report alleviates some of the administrative burdens that impede trade of recycled materials within the EU and sets mandatory recycled content targets for plastics, it completely turns a blind eye on […]
As part of the show’s overall focus on “Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”, hydrogen technologies will be highlighted throughout next week’s Eco Expo Asia, including a hydrogen fuel cell bus on display to the public. The fair will take place from 14 – 17 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the […]