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Center for environmental solutions Meet our members – Center for Environmental Solutions
23/02/2021in Center for environmental solutions 0 Comments 0 Likes

Meet our members – Center for Environmental Solutions

by Rossella Recupero
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press Release: Zero Waste Europe and ECOS to the European Commission: “‘Mass balance approach’ blocks ambitions for increased recycled content in plastics”
18/02/2021in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 1 Likes

Press Release: Zero Waste Europe and ECOS to the European Commission: “‘Mass balance approach’ blocks ambitions for increased recycled content in plastics”

by Rossella Recupero
Joint Letter to the European Commission: Avoid the ‘mass balance approach’ to block ambitions for increased recycled content in plastics
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Joint Letter to the European Commission: Avoid the ‘mass balance approach’ to block ambitions for increased recycled content in plastics

 The undersigned organisations representing European NGOs and recycling industries are writing today to urge the European Commission to establish a transparent and ambitious ‘chain of custody’ method for determining recycled

by Rossella Recupero
Cities & Communities Meet our members – Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine
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Meet our members – Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine

by Rossella Recupero
European waste trade impacts on Malaysia’s zero waste future
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European waste trade impacts on Malaysia’s zero waste future

The impact of all the waste that is generated in Europe continues to be felt in countries and communities thousands of miles away. This case study illustrates the impacts inflicted

by Rossella Recupero
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press Release: Zero Waste Europe welcomes European Parliament’s strong actions towards a decarbonised and circular EU economy
27/01/2021in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 1 Likes

Press Release: Zero Waste Europe welcomes European Parliament’s strong actions towards a decarbonised and circular EU economy

by Rossella Recupero
Waste Shipment Regulation revision
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Waste Shipment Regulation revision

One third of reported plastic packaging recycling is actually shipped outside of the European Union! Exporting waste externalises the problem, placing the burden on other countries. The revision of the

by Rossella Recupero
Recycling Netwerk Benelux
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Recycling Netwerk Benelux

by Rossella Recupero
Cities & Communities Meet our members – Zero Waste Italy
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Meet our members – Zero Waste Italy

by Rossella Recupero
Consumption & Production Press Release: Beverage carton recycling rates substantially lower than reported
16/12/2020in Consumption & Production 0 Comments 1 Likes

Press Release: Beverage carton recycling rates substantially lower than reported

by Rossella Recupero
Recycling of multilayer composite packaging: the beverage carton
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Recycling of multilayer composite packaging: the beverage carton

New research commissioned by Zero Waste Europe to Eunomia Research & Consulting has revealed that the actual beverage carton recycling rate in four European countries is far below what is

by Rossella Recupero
Break Free From Plastic How to save my hometown and Asia: The past and future of global waste trade
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How to save my hometown and Asia: The past and future of global waste trade

by Rossella Recupero
Consumption & Production Press Release: Independent analysis reveals reusable packaging up to 85% more climate-friendly than single-use
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Press Release: Independent analysis reveals reusable packaging up to 85% more climate-friendly than single-use

by Rossella Recupero
Reducing packaging waste: choose prevention and reuse
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Reducing packaging waste: choose prevention and reuse

Together with the University of Utrecht and Reloop we released a report highlighting that reusable packaging produces far fewer carbon emissions than their single-use counterparts. Read our policy recommendations to

by Rossella Recupero
Infographic: Reusable VS single-use packaging – A review of environmental impact
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Infographic: Reusable VS single-use packaging – A review of environmental impact

Together with the University of Utrecht and Reloop we released a report highlighting that reusable packaging produces far fewer carbon emissions than their single-use counterparts. Read the report’s key findings

by Rossella Recupero
Executive summary: Reusable VS single-use packaging – A review of environmental impact
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Executive summary: Reusable VS single-use packaging – A review of environmental impact

Together with the University of Utrecht and Reloop we released a report highlighting that reusable packaging produces far fewer carbon emissions than their single-use counterparts. Download the executive summary and

by Rossella Recupero
Reusable VS single-use packaging: a review of environmental impact
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Reusable VS single-use packaging: a review of environmental impact

Together with the University of Utrecht and Reloop we released a report highlighting that reusable packaging – such as bottles, crates, jars, and others – produces far fewer carbon emissions

by Rossella Recupero
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press Release: Zero Waste Circular Economy, a solid investment for Sustainable Finance
01/12/2020in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press Release: Zero Waste Circular Economy, a solid investment for Sustainable Finance

by Rossella Recupero
Sustainable Finance for a Zero Waste Circular Economy
30/11/2020in 0 Comments 0 Likes

Sustainable Finance for a Zero Waste Circular Economy

Zero Waste Europe released today a report highlighting the importance of a Zero Waste Circular Economy in the post-COVID-19 recovery. The “Sustainable Finance for a Zero Waste Circular Economy (ZWCE)”

by Rossella Recupero
Infographic: Sustainable Finance for a Zero Waste Circular Economy
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Infographic: Sustainable Finance for a Zero Waste Circular Economy

What is a Zero Waste Circular Economy (ZWCE)? And how it could be beneficial for our society, the environment and climate, the economy and the post-COVID-19 recovery? Discover it in

by Rossella Recupero
Cities & Communities Meet our members – Humusz
26/11/2020in Cities & Communities 0 Comments 0 Likes

Meet our members – Humusz

by Rossella Recupero
Break Free From Plastic This Black Friday: Choose Reuse
26/11/2020in Break Free From Plastic 0 Comments 0 Likes

This Black Friday: Choose Reuse

by Rossella Recupero
Italy’s law for donation and distribution of food and pharmaceuticals to limit food waste
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Italy’s law for donation and distribution of food and pharmaceuticals to limit food waste

In August 2016, Italy passed a law which aimed to reduce food waste at each step of the food supply chain with a strong focus on donation and distribution of

by Rossella Recupero
The Balearic Islands’ law for waste and polluted land
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The Balearic Islands’ law for waste and polluted land

In January 2019, the Regional Government of the Balearic Islands approved a pioneering law on waste prevention that contained various measures and targets designed to solve the islands’ waste problem.

by Rossella Recupero
Flanders’ implementation plan for household waste and comparable industrial waste 2016-2022
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Flanders’ implementation plan for household waste and comparable industrial waste 2016-2022

In September 2016, the Flemish Government approved the implementation plan proposed by OVAM – the public waste agency – for the 2016-2020 period. The plan complements the previous one and

by Rossella Recupero
France’s law for fighting food waste
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France’s law for fighting food waste

In February 2016, France adopted a law on fighting food waste that meant supermarkets were forbidden to destroy unsold food products and were compelled to donate it instead. This law

by Rossella Recupero
Break Free From Plastic Exploring zero waste trends in Europe
10/11/2020in Break Free From Plastic 0 Comments 0 Likes

Exploring zero waste trends in Europe

by Rossella Recupero
Why co-incineration of waste is not Taxonomy-compliant and should be excluded
09/11/2020in 0 Comments 0 Likes

Why co-incineration of waste is not Taxonomy-compliant and should be excluded

Zero Waste Europe calls for the exclusion of burning waste in cement plants in line with the Technical Expert Group (TEG) recommendation, as such practice proved to negatively impact public

by Rossella Recupero
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Statement on the need for a new strategy for residuals within a circular economy
04/11/2020in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Statement on the need for a new strategy for residuals within a circular economy

by Rossella Recupero
Cities & Communities Meet our members – Ziedine Ekonomika
27/10/2020in Cities & Communities 0 Comments 0 Likes

Meet our members – Ziedine Ekonomika

by Rossella Recupero
Waste Policy Putting heads together on recycling
27/10/2020in Waste Policy 0 Comments 0 Likes

Putting heads together on recycling

by Rossella Recupero
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press Release: Keep Waste-To-Energy out of the EU Taxonomy Regulation
22/10/2020in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press Release: Keep Waste-To-Energy out of the EU Taxonomy Regulation

by Rossella Recupero
Clarification on the definition and position of chemical recycling in the waste hierarchy
13/10/2020in 0 Comments 0 Likes

Clarification on the definition and position of chemical recycling in the waste hierarchy

Together with other 44 European NGOs we wrote a letter to the European Directorate-General for the Environment to request a clarification on the role of different technologies marketed as ‘chemical

by Rossella Recupero
Open letter on Common Agricultural Policy & Green New Deal
05/10/2020in 0 Comments 0 Likes

Open letter on Common Agricultural Policy & Green New Deal

Open letter to the President of the European Commission, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament calling for full

by Rossella Recupero
Cities & Communities Meet our members – ZERO
02/10/2020in Cities & Communities 0 Comments 0 Likes

Meet our members – ZERO

by Rossella Recupero
Cities & Communities Zelena akcija journey towards Plastic Free July
16/09/2020in Cities & Communities 0 Comments 0 Likes

Zelena akcija journey towards Plastic Free July

by Rossella Recupero
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution Press Release: A Just Transition has to be Circular, Members of the European Parliament agree
16/09/2020in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

Press Release: A Just Transition has to be Circular, Members of the European Parliament agree

by Rossella Recupero
Climate, Energy & Air Pollution How to reach the 10% landfilling goal without waste incineration?
09/09/2020in Climate, Energy & Air Pollution 0 Comments 0 Likes

How to reach the 10% landfilling goal without waste incineration?

by Rossella Recupero
Cities & Communities Tara and the Magic Tree: a journey in the world of zero waste
03/09/2020in Cities & Communities 0 Comments 0 Likes

Tara and the Magic Tree: a journey in the world of zero waste

by Rossella Recupero
Cities & Communities Meet our members – Zero Waste Belgium
02/09/2020in Cities & Communities 0 Comments 0 Likes

Meet our members – Zero Waste Belgium

by Rossella Recupero
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