The EU taxonomy has led to the exclusion of energy recovery from waste. It seems necessary to discuss this again with the EU >>>
Dr. Julia Vogel The UBA
Diana Butron ESA publishes report on sustainable transition into the ETS
The 14th of September the Environmental Services Association (ESA) published a report on how the EfW sector can undergo a sustainable transition into the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
Diana Butron France installs new ruling on fruit and vegetable plastic packaging
The government in France has installed a new ruling which establishes which fruits and vegetables are allowed to continue to be sold in a plastic packaging.
Waste Recovery Project in Istanbul, Turkey
A new system for waste collection and separation was implemented in Istanbul which should support people in need, clean the streets and gain value out of recyclable materials.
Experts / Involved Parties
Dr. Rafael Muniz Independent Engineer and Researcher.
Tim Marth Allied Mineral Products, LLC
Tsvetomir Kalchev MAGISTERIUM Ltd
Diana Butron EU Commission Published Delegated Legal Act
At the end of July, the EU Commission published its delegated act to concretise the taxonomy regulation which was approved in principle at the middle of the same month.
Diana Butron Zero Waste Cities - Europe
Cities all over the globe have been joining the Zero Waste movement regardless of their starting point, economy, size, or any other factor.
Zero Waste Europe Zero Waste Europe paper sounds the alarm for EU failing to rein in emissions in the textiles sector
A recent paper highlights the emissions gap that apparel industry giants will face if no urgent action is taken to prevent overproduction by governments
Council of the EU Waste shipments: Council ready to start talks with Parliament
The aim is to ensure that international shipments of waste don’t pose a threat to human health and the environment, and to promote the use of waste as a resource in a circular economy.
ESWET Waste-to-Energy to the service of EU cities
An ESWET and Committee of the Regions event discussed the role of Waste-to-Energy in replying to challenges of the EU green transition by fostering the circular economy and energy security.
European Parliament Fit for 55: Parliament adopts key laws to reach 2030 climate target
MEPs adopted the reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading System including for aviation and maritime, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund.
Allied Market Research U.S. & Canada Waste-to-Energy Market - Current Insight with Future Aspect Analysis
U.S. & Canada Waste to Energy Market is expecred to reach $2894 million by 2026 - Growing at CAGR of 6.0% (2019-2026)
Mongabay President Luiz Inácio da Silva lauched a recycling credit program on February 2023
The program's name: Reverse Logistics Recycling Credit Certificate (CCRRL)
WtERT Campaigns and Initiatives
Together for Europe: Citizens increasingly feel compelled to get involved in campaigns
Basel Action Network Quotations of the Month from Basel Action Network
Plastic Waste Trade Watch - January 2023
European Parliament Waste shipments: MEPs push for tighter EU rules
On Tuesday 17th of January, Parliament adopted its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to revise EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments.
Swiss Re Insurance industry plays vital role in green transition
Climate investments must be made sooner and on a much larger scale
ESWET The EU should reaffirm the role of Waste-to-Energy in the circular economy
ESWET welcomes the European Commission’s 2023 Work Programme and the renewal of the Green Deal’s ambitions.
Diana Butron The Biden Sweeping bill: Climate, Tax and Health Care Package – "The Inflation Reduction Act"
After months, the bill was passed on August 8th by the US Congress, after various compromises from the original version.
Implementation of New Regulations for
Statistics in European Waste Law (Selected Chapters)ARGUS Statistik und Informationssysteme in Umwelt und Gesundheit GmbH, Öko-Institut e.V., HTP GmbH & Co. KG
The European Commission has adopted changes to the Waste Framework Directive (WFD). This affects the existing reporting system in Germany and the methodology for determining the recycling rate for municipal waste.
DGAW, German Association of Waste Management DGAW Position: Is the EU taxonomy leading us into a waste disposal emergency?
Taxonomy - what is it? The EU Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of June 18, 2020, defines the conditions under which an economic activity is considered environmentally sustainable.
Impact of the EU taxonomy from the perspective of a European plant operatorDr. Joachim Manns
The taxonomy is the first EU-wide classification system for environmentally sustainable economic activities
Waste Dive Florida solidifies its status as the nation’s waste-to-energy capital with supportive new law
A bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis will establish a unique program to subsidize power purchase agreements and expansion expenses for municipally-owned combustion facilities.
EU Taxonomy
The EU taxonomy has led to the exclusion of energy recovery from waste and all related activities. It seems necessary to discuss this again with the EU.
Diana Tamayo Lessons learned from the event “Countdown to UK Plastic Packaging Tax”
On the past 4th of February, the Centre for Management Technology offered the “Countdown to UK Plastic Packaging Tax” event. Experts and policy leaders had the opportunity to present their views and knowledge about the upcoming tax for plastic packaging in the UK.
German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Germany commits 150 million euros for climate change adaptation in developing countries
The German government has responded to the developing countries’ call and is topping up its multilateral commitment to adaptation finance with an additional 150 million euros.
ESWET EU Waste Shipment Regulation should not incentivise landfills capacity
To safeguard sustainable treatment of waste in Europe, the proposed new waste shipment Regulation needs clear rules for intra-EU shipments.
German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference: End of the fossil fuel era
Decisions to speed up climate action and strengthen global solidarity
Global News Minister corralling $100B climate funds says he’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ on its delivery
Canada’s environment minister says he’s “cautiously optimistic” that he, and his German counterpart, will be able to convince enough countries to help fund a $100-billion climate change pledge ahead of the rapidly approaching U.N. climate talks in Scotland next month.