Innovation – The theme for Recycling Heroes 2023 Time to Be Creative

Creative Innovation is the theme for the Global Recycling Day’s new competition in the search for Recycling Heroes. The Global Recycling Foundation is now looking for nominations for the award of Recycling Heroes 2023 from individuals to business leaders, sole traders to multinational businesses, and towns and cities that have continued actively to recycle during […]

Development Begins On Re-building the World with Recycled Plastics

Archwey and EDPR Sunseap join forces to explore opportunities for the usage of recycled plastic in floating solar projects. As the world races to increase its use of renewable energy and end reliance on fossil fuels, PlasticBean (an Archwey company) is today announcing a partnership with EDPR Sunseap, Singapore’s leading clean energy solutions provider, to […]

FEAD Welcomes the Commission’s PPW Regulation: A Clear Recognition of the Role of the Waste Management Industry

FEAD, the European Waste Management Association welcomes the Commission’s proposal on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, as it reaffirms recycling as the core element of circularity. FEAD supports the European Commission’s ambition reflected in the packaging and packaging waste proposal, and strongly believes that the sector must be stimulated through strong, binding measures to […]

A Boost for Recycling but Non-recyclable Packaging Must be Phased out sooner

The proposed Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) sets a robust framework to boost packaging recycling. However, European recyclers warn that the phasing out of non-recyclable packaging must be dramatically accelerated if the EU is to live up to its circular economy and climate ambitions. Recyclers also regret the lack of ambition on recyclability […]

Biogenic Emissions from Waste-to-Energy Plants Should Be Part of the Carbon Removal Certification

ESWET welcomes the European Commission’s proposal on the certification of carbon removal and would like to highlight that Waste-to-Energy should be included because of its share of biogenic emissions. The primary function of Waste-to-Energy plants is the safe treatment of nonrecyclable waste, meaning there is no option for the sector to switch fuel. Therefore, the […]

European Recyclers Urge Tougher Scrutiny of EPR Schemes

European recyclers are urging European and national policymakers to exercise greater scrutiny before establishing new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Schemes. Often portrayed as a silver bullet to improve waste management, EPR Schemes have significantly multiplied in recent years as the burden of the polluter-pays principle has shifted to producers. In its latest position paper, European […]

European Recyclers Support Japan’s Objection to Proposed OECD Rules on E-waste Trade

In its latest position paper, European recyclers have united in support of an objection raised by Japan to new international rules that risk subjecting shipments of non-hazardous e-waste to burdensome administrative requirements. Currently, around 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste are generated globally on an annual basis, and this is anticipated to increase to 110 million […]

GCR Innovating a Sustainable Tomorrow: Innovation Hub for Co-Creation of End-to-end Development Solutions

As part of continuous investment, GCR Group has announced the recent opening of a dedicated R&D center in La Bisbal del Penedés, Tarragona, Spain. This ‘Innovation Hub’ is intended to build on 20 years of experience in materials technology and develop short-term and long-term polymer-based solutions that minimise environmental impact. The overall company investment is […]

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 Open for Entries

The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 are now open for entries. Brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, product designers, packaging producers and designers, raw material suppliers, plastics recycling machine manufacturers and suppliers of recycled plastic products from across the whole value chain are invited to enter the prestigious awards. The seven award categories are: Automotive, Electrical or […]

Major Changes within the BIR Ambassadors Committee: Susie Burrage Appointed Chair, two New Ambassadors Confirmed

During the recent BIR World Recycling Convention 2022 in Dubai, the organisation’s Ambassadors Committee received new impetus with the appointment of Susie Burrage of Recycled Products Ltd (GBR) as its Chair by BIR President Tom Bird. Ms Burrage is the fourth generation of her family in the recycling business and stands at the helm of […]