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Europe recycling chain faces uncertain future
| The only current certainty for the European recycling chain is uncertainty.
PRE: Circular economy for plastics at risk
| As the energy crisis deepens on the continent, its repercussions on electricity prices impact the operations of plastic recycling facilities, putting at risk the transition towards circularity.
New report: EU wastes more food than it imports
| The EU wastes more food than it imports, damaging EU food security amid the cost-of-living crisis, shows a new report from environmental organisation Feedback EU published today.
Study criticizes handling of incineration residues
| According to recent research published by Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), the incineration of waste generates significant amounts of hazardous and non-hazardous residues, the majority of which are landfilled.
Statistics on paper and board recycling in 2020
| BIR has published latest statistics on recovered paper. A new report by the Bureau of International Recycling corroborates the fundamental importance of recovered fiber and free trade.
Countries aim to end plastic pollution by 2040
| Today the Governments of Rwanda and Norway launch The High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution together with Canada, Peru, Germany, Senegal, Georgia, Republic of Korea, UK, Switzerland, Portugal, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Costa Rica, Iceland, Ecuador, France and the Dominican Republic.
The market for recovered paper is at a new breaking point
| The European market for recovered paper (RCP) is facing a rough ride in the months to come.
“The pre-owned electronics market still has room to develop and grow”
| Kerry Chen, CEO of ATRenew, talks about the market for second-hand electronics in China, technologies for preparing for reuse und future challenges for the industry.
EU-wide end-of-waste criteria for ELT-derived rubber
| Weibold Academy article series discusses periodically the practical developments and scientific research findings in the end-of-life tire (ELT) recycling and pyrolysis industry.
Plastics recycling – How to square supply and demand
| Global demand for post-consumer recycled resin has been increasing at a rate that outpaces the growth in supply.
Pioneering recycling turns mixed waste into premium plastics with no climate impact
| Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now demonstrated how the carbon atoms in mixed waste can replace all fossil raw materials in the production of new plastic.
Global Plastics Outlook: Policy Scenarios to 2060
| The amount of plastic waste produced globally is on track to almost triple by 2060, with around half ending up in landfill and less than a fifth recycled, according to a new OECD report.
BIR: Strong criticism of EU plans on waste shipments
| At the annual convention of the Bureau of International Recycling, all divisions criticized the EU Commission's plans for greater regulation of waste shipments: Restricting trade would endanger businesses and recycling.
France setting the pace for PET chemical recycling in Europe
| France is continuing to lead the way in the development of the polyethylene terephthalate chemical recycling industry in Europe, with a spate of new facility announcements set to build out capacity in the country.
