News archive
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Almost 225 million tonnes of municipal waste was generated in the EU in 2019.
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Avery Dennison has announced the launch of AD Circular, a comprehensive program providing recycling of used paper and filmic label liners in countries across Europe.
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The winners will be announced at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in November.
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A new Quality Recycling Process (QRP) for flexible packaging, from Ceflex and its stakeholders, shows high value applications for recycled polymers from a mechanical recycling process is viable.
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The European Commission published the final report on the study to support the review of the list of restricted
substances and to assess a new exemption request under RoHS 2 on 11 February 2021. The report includes assessment, for possible restriction, seven substances including Tetra Bromo Bis-Phenol-A (TBBPA). -
A new study from the international environmental alliance GAIA finds that cities that invest in zero waste programs and policies create numerous good, green, jobs in addition to the known benefits of reducing pollution and improving community health.
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Innovate UK backs a 1.2 million GBP project with Recycling Technologies, the University of Birmingham, the University of Surrey, and the Cranfield University to further develop chemical recycling technology in the UK.
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The European Association of collection and recycling organisations for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) lamps and lighting (Eucolight), has celebrated the recycling of two billion lamps across Europe.
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ESWET welcomes the public consultation on the EU ETS’ revision and calls for an efficient EU waste management framework aligned with the EU Green Deal.
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The metals recycling industry has launched its second sector-specific apprenticeship, the level 5 Metal Recycling Technical Manager (MRTM).
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Verra and the 3R Initiative have launched a new plastic stewardship initiative that will establish the world’s first comprehensive framework for companies to verifiably manage and reduce plastic waste.
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A new study identifies key measures to advance recycling.
