RReuse: A watershed moment for social enterprises in the textiles sector
| RReuse welcomes the proposed text of the revision of the Waste Framework Directive as a major milestone in recognising the pivotal role of social enterprises active in re-use.
Zero Waste Europe: WFD revision a missed opportunity
| While Zero Waste Europe welcomes the Commission’s proposal to introduce EU-wide food waste reduction targets, the NGO regrets that the proposal missed an opportunity to address key issues in the waste sector.
Circular economy for textiles
| Today, the Commission is proposing rules to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products and to support the sustainable management of textile waste across the EU.
European Green Deal: more sustainable use of plant and soil natural resources
| Today, the Commission adopted a package of measures for a sustainable use of key natural resources, which will also strengthen the resilience of EU food systems and farming.
RecyClass updates design for recycling guidelines
| Following the testing campaigns commissioned by RecyClass, a new set of Design for Recycling Guidelines have been released for all plastic packaging streams.
Transition to circular economy behind schedule in EU countries
| There is little sign so far of the EU’s transition to a circular economy, says a report published today by the European Court of Auditors.
Eco.Ge.Ri recovers value from waste
| Porcarelli Group is an Italian company that operates across the entire waste chain – from collection to transport, all the way to the valorisation of waste as raw materials.
European packaging producers embrace the circular economy
| New research commissioned by material technologies business, Aquapak, with sustainable packaging producers and users in the UK, Italy and Germany, shows that European packaging businesses are committed to the circular economy, but few are acting ahead of legislation.
Lindner opens new headquarters
| On 22 June 2023, Lindner has officially opened the new company headquarters in Spittal/Drau, Austria.
Strong growth potential for the recycling & circularity of flexible plastics set to continue
| Installed plastic recycling capacity of flexible polyolefins experienced a notable growth of 8% from 2018 to 2020, reaching a total of 2.7 million tonnes with an estimated 200 recycling facilities, according to the latest study.
EuRIC strongly supports the Czech proposal to lower VAT
| EuRIC reiterates its strong support for economic incentives as a powerful tool for the transition to a circular and climate-neutral economy.
EfW-demand for biomass is increasing in Europe
| High demand for biomass makes Geminor increase its focus on the upstream market in Europe.
New study proves reusable packaging is economically viable at scale
| A new study from Zero Waste Europe and Searious Business demonstrates that reusable packaging is an economically viable alternative to single-use packaging when certain conditions are met.
Tana 440ET electric shredder combines clean operations and mobility
| The newest addition to the Tana Shark shredder series, the Tana 440ET, uses electricity as its power source.
RecyClass Recycling Process Certification qualified for accreditation with ISO 17065
| Following its release last year, the RecyClass Recycling Process Audit Scheme was reviewed by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA).
