Marius Schaub

ICM has postponed the International Automobile Recycling Congress 2020 to September due to the current situation regarding the spread of the coronavirus.

FEAD welcomes the new proposed Climate Law and the intermediate targets of reducing CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030.

Hitachi Zosen Inova and Eggersmann are building a new dry digesting plant in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, due for completion in summer 2021. The new installation will convert around 15,000 metric tons of organic waste a year into biogas and liquid fertiliser.

Andritz has completed the start-up of a Universal Shredder FRP at the Moelven Notnäs Ransby sawmill in Torsby (Sweden). The machine processes up to five tons of waste wood per hour.

Waste Free Oceans partners with Fapil, a market leader in Portugal in the development, manufacture and commercialisation of useful products for hygiene, household cleaning, laundry care and storage.

The global non-profit CDP, has recognised UPM as one of the only six Triple A List companies globally for its significant actions to mitigate climate risk, prevent deforestation and enhance water stewardship.

EU Member States have until 4 July 2020 to transpose the updated Waste Framework Directive. After a final vote in the Senate on 30 of January, France will be the first to validate its transposition law.

AMCS, a supplier of integrated software and vehicle technology for the waste, recycling and resource industries has announced the acquisition of Canada-based software solutions provider for the waste industry, Trux Route Management Systems.

On 3 February, the Global Recycling Foundation will launch its global Recycling Heroes competition, celebrating stakeholders ahead of Global Recycling Day 2020 on 18 March.

Pollutec, the general-interest event relating to the environment, is back at Lyon Eurexpo from 1 to 4 December 2020. Showcasing innovation, expertise and emerging trends, trade fair participants can discover latest developments in every sector.