There are many groups and projects to fight the surface plastic or collect material at the beach. But what is ocean cleaning really standing for? Without urgent action, the estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic currently entering the ocean annually will triple in the next twenty years. This would mean between 23 and 37 […]
Despite some notably positive adjustments to the European Commission’s Waste Shipment proposal, this far-reaching legislation continues to pose fundamental threats to European recyclers and Europe’s burgeoning circular economy. Regrettably, EU lawmakers continue to push forward legislation that will incentivise the extraction of primary raw materials by adding more regulatory burdens on recyclers. “There is already […]
FEAD, EURIC, MWE, and CEWEP, four of the most prominent associations in the waste management and recycling sector, joined forces and held a dinner debate with policymakers to address the gap in the implementation of the EU’s waste legislation. The event brought together waste management and recycling experts, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), Environment […]
The European Environment Agency (EEA) recently published a briefing on EU trends on exports of used textiles. While the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) appreciates that exports are being put under the spotlight, it also calls for caution on the EU’s interpretation of used textile exports. As the briefing highlights, there is currently no distinction […]
Advanced wearfacing technologies are a key to cutting equipment downtime, maintenance and operating costs in the waste and recycling industry. Mickael Guellil, Castolin Eutectic Services Manager Europe South West, explores the diversity of solutions now available. This sector handles a very wide spectrum of abrasive and erosive materials which come into contact with potentially vulnerable […]
Some stakeholders believe that mixed waste sorting systems prior to thermal treatment and disposal is the silver bullet that will allow the waste management sector to achieve the EU’s circular economy objectives. This is the result of a recent study published on 16 February 2023 (1) and also reflected in some amendment proposals within the […]
The European Commission published on 8 February 2023 a list of 28 experts who will be joining the new EU Platform on Sustainable Finance for a mandate of two years. EuRIC, FEAD and PRE who have applied jointly through the European Alliance for Sustainable Finance in waste management & recycling (EASF) look forward to working […]
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 […]