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 […]
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 […]