The theme of next year's Global Recycling Day will be „Recycling into the future", focusing on „the power of youth, education and innovation in ensuring a brighter future for the planet.

The European Commission recently delivered its review of the 2012 European Bioeconomy Strategy. The strategy is a step forward towards ensuring that fossil resources are replaced by sustainable natural alternatives for the production of bio-based products such as bio-based plastics and energy.

The first International E-Waste Day held on the 13th October to promote the proper management of electrical and electronic equipment has been hailed a 'tremendous success' by its organisers.

Italian company Sebigas ,through its Brazilian branch, Sebigas Do Brasil, has been commissioned by Raízen-Geo for the construction of a 17.5 MW biogas plant located in the city of Guariba, São Paulo State.

Approved legal modification to prohibit plastics containers for catering in school, university and nurseries in France in conflict with European law.

This morning a fire broke out at a scrubber installation (gas cleaning unit) in Umicore's Precious Metals Refining operations in Hoboken, Belgium. The local fire department attended immediately on site and the impacted installation, adjacent services andresidents in the immediate vicinity were evacuated as a matter of precaution. Nobody was hurt. In the meanwhile the

Tomra Sorting Recycling has published an e-book providing advice for businesses who sort paper and cardboard for deinking and recycling.

Unlocking the full potential of the circular economy to tackle the climate challenges - this is the objective that drives 750 attendees from more than 60 different countries during the World Resources Forum 2019 ("Closing Loops - Transitions at Work").

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) was 146.7 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2019, a 1.0% increase compared to January 2018.

According to Zero Waste Europa, Spain's second largest area just released its Zero Waste strategy plan with clear objectives for 2025.