Barcelona goes for zero waste
| According to Zero Waste Europa, Spain’s second largest area just released its Zero Waste strategy plan with clear objectives
for 2025.
EuRIC launches plastics recycling branch
| The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) has to announce the creation of the European Plastics Recycling Branch (EPRB).
Crude steel production continues to increase
| 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.
World Resources Forum 2019
| 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").
ISRI announces 2019 advocacy agenda
| Despite a year filled with political gridlock and uncertainty in U.S. politics, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) achieved a number of important victories benefiting recyclers in 2018.
FMCGs in race to keep up with climate conscious consumers
| The world’s top Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) companies including Nestlé, Coca Cola and P&G are in a race to adapt to rapidly changing consumer trends, including a rise in veganism and increasing activism on plastic packaging.
Starlinger and PET2PET boost PET recycling
| The Austrian recycler ‘PET to PET Recycling Österreich GmbH’ recorded a plus of 9 % in the recycling of PET bottles in 2018.
Global Recycling Foundation invites schools to celebrate Global Recycling Day
| Ahead of its second Global Recycling Day, the Global Recycling Foundation has launched a special education pack to inspire schools around the world to think ‘resource not waste’ and celebrate Global Recycling Day on 18th March 2019.
CEPI: Paper and board production stable in 2018
| CEPI member countries’ paper and board production was stable in 2018, compared to the previous year, according to preliminary figures.
Ranjit Baxi: “We are simply paying lip service to recycling”
| UK businessman Ranjit S. Baxi, Founding President of the Global Recycling Foundation, comments on why it is crucial we continue to promote recycling and think ‘resource, not waste’, if we are to make any environmental impact.
Legally binding quality standards for WEEE treatment
| This month, during a dinner event hosted by the WEEE Forum*, policymakers, government experts and industry leaders discussed how binding WEEE recycling standards will level the playing field across the EU for e-waste matters.
Umicore to recycle battery cells from electric racing cars
| The ABB FIA Formula E Championship has announced a new partnership with Umicore - the Belgian materials technology and recycling group - as official battery recycling partner, to recycle the lithium-ion battery units and cells used during the first two seasons of the electric street racing series.
Recylex: Significant sales decrease
| The Recylex Group has reported its sales for the financial year to December 31st 2018 and for the fourth quarter of 2018.
Global Recycling Foundation looks at best recycled fashion
| With London Fashion Week around the corner (15th - 19th February), the Global Recycling Foundation is calling on the fashion industry to champion recycling by shining a spotlight on the brands already leading the way on recycled fashion.
European Parliament steps forward to stop burning EU funds
| Zero Waste Europe reports that today the Regional Development committee of the European Parliament (REGI) stood up for a circular economy, by voting to cut EU subsidies to waste disposal and incineration facilities.
