Today Global Recycling Day 2020 Honours Recycling Heroes Across the World

Global Recycling Day 2020 has arrived and, although the world rightly focuses on its response to COVID-19, we encourage people around the world to remember the importance of recycling and to recognise the individuals, communities and businesses – some world renowned some unknown – who are the forefront of recycling innovation and best practice. An […]

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BIR Postpones World Recycling Convention in Istanbul

BIR has announced that the World Recycling Convention 2020 in Istanbul will be rescheduled to (11) 12-14 October 2020.  Due to growing concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), and with the well-being of participants, exhibitors and staff as the number one priority, BIR has decided that rescheduling the event is the only responsible course of action […]

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Lithuania Said Yes to Plastic Pact

On 6 March, Denmark, Finland, France, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders), Slovenia, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Latvia and Lithuania expressed support to the Plastics Pact initiative.  The European Plastics Pact is a frontrunner initiative, bringing together the leading countries and private organisations from the entire plastics value chain and from across the European Economic […]

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The First Collection Scheme in the World to Close the Loop on Electronic Plastic Waste

Recipo opens its own recycling plant and manufactures recycled plastic to be used in new electronic products. Recipo is excited to launch Recipo Material, a purpose-built recycling plant for plastic from electronic waste in Riga, Latvia. In association with their members, Recipo continues to set an example by providing a viable European recycling solution for […]

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Cities Across the World are Preparing for Global Recycling Day 2020

Global Recycling Day, taking place on 18th March 2020, has already inspired 24 (and counting) organisations and communities across the globe to organise events and initiatives to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and the ways we can turn ‘waste’ into a valuable resource.  From educational talks in schools to beach clean-ups and performances […]

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Waste Management Agrees to Identify Gaps in Recycling Infrastructure as Step Toward Increasing Plastics Recycling

Following in-depth engagement by As You Sow and Trillium Asset Management, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) has committed to publishing a report that could help ease the recycling crisis that has developed in parts of the United States. The report will identify gaps in recycling infrastructure, and discuss how many of its processing facilities have been […]

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Two Weeks Left to Nominate the World’s #RecyclingHeroes for a Chance to Win $1,000

With Global Recycling Day 2020 rapidly approaching (18 March), there are just two weeks left to nominate the world’s unsung #RecyclingHeroes and join the ranks of David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg as champions of the environment and recycling. The Global Recycling Foundation, the team behind Global Recycling Day, is inviting people from across the globe […]

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Just one Month to go until Global Recycling Day 2020

This year the Global Recycling Foundation is focusing on #RecyclingHeroes – celebrating individuals, communitites and organisations which are leading the way in sustainable practices. The celebrations will culminate on Global Recycling Day, 18 March, just one month away. On Global Recycling Day cities and organisations all over the world will take part in the annual […]

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Waste-derived Pyrolysis Oil Market to Close in on US$ 500 Mn Valuation by 2029, as Efforts towards Waste Management Intensify

Increasing demand from several end-use industries has resulted in fluctuating oil prices in recent years. Oscillating oil prices have forced end users to look for alternative means to fulfil their fuel needs. Pyrolysis oil production utilizes different types of waste to produce oil, which can be used as diesel, gasoline, and automotive fuel, among others. […]

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WasteExpo’s 2020 Conference Program Offers Solid Waste, Recycling and Organics Professionals Innovative and Cutting-Edge Education and Insights

WasteExpo 2020, North America’s largest solid waste, recycling and organics industry event, offers an interactive conference program that dives deep into vital industry topics over four days. WasteExpo takes place May 4-7, 2020 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. “Acting as a partner to the waste, recycling and organics ecosystem, […]

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