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CEPI member countries’ paper and board production was stable in 2018, compared to the previous year, according to preliminary figures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Under the theme “EU Plastics Strategy 2.0 – Taking the PET industry to the next step”, the complete PET industry sector shared perspectives and strategies for a succesful and even more circular future.

According to Global Market Insights, the waste heat to power market size will surpass USD 30 Billion by 2025.Resurgent economic growth along with rapid industrialization across key nations will drive the global market growth.

A Policy Connect report says that a zero plastic ‘waste’ export goal is needed to boost UK investment and jobs, cut emissions and to protect marine life

Tomra’s president and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand was named ‘best CEO in the sustainable resource management industry’ in the prestigious European CEO Awards.

The massive turnout during the past youth for climate marches proves it: Climate change is a hot topic among youngsters.