France to create a Solidarity Re-use Fund
| 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 acquires Trux Route Management Systems
| 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.
Global Recycling Foundation launches Recycling Heroes Competition
| 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.
New chairman for CEPI
| As of January 2020, Mr Ignazio Capuano, CEO of the Italian firm Burgo Group Spa and Vice President of the Italian paper manufacturers’ association Assocarta, is new chairman of CEPI.
Zero Waste Europe: Climate Bonds Initiative undermines circular economy
| The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) claims to be the world’s preeminent authority on sustainable finance. Yet its recently published Waste Management Criteria endorses waste incineration outside the EU as a sustainable investment.
Mondi’s PE recyclable packaging earns green certification
| BarrierPack Recyclable all-polyethylene film is expected to offer a more sustainable packaging solution for diverse applications ranging from stand-up pouches for dishwasher tablets to resealable pouches for organic dog food.
OPRL changes rules ahead of EPR reforms
| New rules governing OPRL’s recycling labels will give greater transparency on the final fate of packaging, highlighting what gets sorted and reprocessed and which pack designs are likely to be landfilled or incinerated.
Sorting plant by Stadler for Schroll Group
| The Schroll Group specializes in waste management and recycling, providing businesses, public administrations and local authorities services tailored to their specific requirements.
Global crude steel output increases by 3.4% in 2019
| Global crude steel production reached 1,869.9 million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2019, up by 3.4% compared to 2018. Crude steel production contracted in all regions in 2019 except in Asia and the Middle East.
Pollutec trade show faces global issues
| 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.
Rise in investments boosts adoption of WtE technology
| China’s ban on the import of plastic and other debris have amplified the need for the development of waste-to-energy (WtE) plants.
Valmet to deliver technology and automation for pulp mill
| Valmet will deliver key process islands for Lenzing’s and Duratex’s joint venture named LD Celulose. The new 500,000 ton/year dissolving pulp mill is located in Minas Gerais state, Brazil.
Euric unveils metal recycling brochure
| Euric has published a factsheet on Metal Recycling highlighting the importance of both
ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling and their substantial benefits for the environment and the economy in Europe.
IERC Honorary Award for Surendra Borad Patawari
| The prize is awarded each year to a personality who has rendered outstanding services to the recycling industry and environmental protection.
Winners of European Paper Recycling Awards announced
| Yesterday evening the Awarding Ceremony of the 7th Edition of the European Paper Recycling Awards took place in the European Parliament in Brussels.
