Fight against Plastic Litter
As part of its closed-loop philosophy, CarbonLITE Industries is launching a new category: 100% post-consumer ocean diverted plastic.
A Zero Waste hierarchy for Europe
Zero Waste Europe releases today a new proposal for a hierarchy in line with the Circular Economy.
Petersberg Climate Dialogue sends signal for joint progress on climate action
The tenth Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) concluded on Tuesday with a commitment to joint progress on climate action. Previous PCD meetings had focussed on negotiating an agreement and rulebook. The priority at this year's meeting was implementation.
The UN's Basel Convention takes significant steps against marine plastics, microplastics and plastic littering
BIR Trade & Environment Director Ross Bartley has attended marathon meetings of the Basel Convention in Geneva over the last two weeks.
How Science is backing the RecyClass Platform
The Platform is working on the development of 'Recyclability Evaluation Protocols' for the different polymers and packaging that are placed on the EU market.
International e-Waste Export Guideline Deemed Unready
The 14th Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention concluding last week, without approving in full the Technical Guidelines on the Transboundary Movement of e-Waste.
Geocycle takes delivery of first waste shredder in Ecuador
Global shredding brand UNTHA has shipped its first waste shredder to Ecuador, as worldwide waste management firm Geocycle prepares to deliver new co-processing solutions for clients in the South American country.
OMV and Borealis extend partnership at industrial site in Schwechat
OMV and Borealis are exploring synergies in order to establish a circular economy.
March 2019 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 155.0 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2019, a 4.9% increase compared to March 2018.
New electric vehicles join City of London Corporation fleet
Three brand new fully electric vehicles are joining the City of London Corporation's fleet, bringing the organisation a step closer to realising its goal of being the first authority to run a fully zero-emission fleet.