IFAT 2026 - Discussing the Findings of the White Book

"20 Years Landfill Ban - a neglected Climate Protection Measure"

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Reutlingen Makes “Plastic-Free Organic Waste” a Reality!
The city of Reutlingen in Germany shows how to achieve plastic-free organic waste: Using AI checks, clear colour-coded warning systems, and compostable organic waste bags, the city is consistently implementing the new organic waste regulation.
Experts / Involved Parties
Jarno Stet
Western Riverside Waste Authority
Fadwa Kassem
Hamburg Institute for Innovation, Climate Protection and Circular Economy GmbH
Saba Bussjaeger
Kanadevia Inova AG
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Yuri Schmitke A. B. Tisi
The Wound at the Heart of BrasĂ­lia
Six decade of unchecked waste, methane, and human suffering
Kanadevia Inova
Kanadevia Inova Awarded Contract for Wet AD Plant in Sicily
Kanadevia Inova has been awarded a contract by Sicily Biomethan S.r.l. in connection with the development of a new Wet AD biogas plant with biomethane production in Castelvetrano, Sicily, Italy.
European Environmenatal Bureau
New Data Reveal the Extent of Europe’s E-Waste Crisis, NGOs Call for Urgent Action
New Eurostat data released today exposes the scale of Europe’s overconsumption of electronics and the continued failure to properly collect and recycle e-waste.
UNEP
50 Cities for Climate Action: Avoiding and Adapting to a 50°C World
More than 50 cities across the world have joined UNEP's new 50@50 activation to confront one of the world’s fastest-growing and deadliest climate risks: extreme heat.
Fernanda Butron
Vietnamese Supermarkets Replace Plastic Packaging With Banana Leaves
Several supermarket chains in Vietnam began replacing plastic packaging with banana leaves in 2019 as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste, according to reports from Vietnamese and international media.
Modulo Wertstoffhöfe GmbH
Additional Floor Space and Flexibility at the Recycling Center in Teltow, Germany
These were two of the main reasons why Abfallwirtschaft Potsdam-Mittelmark chose Modulo.
Fernanda Butron
A Summary on the Status Report on the German Circular Economy 2026
The circular economy is ready to take on more responsibility. However, it cannot simultaneously ensure system stability, make investments, and tap into new markets if political objectives, regulatory instruments, and economic realities are at odds with one another.
WasteCulture
WasteCulture and SEWACO s.r.o. Announce the "Czech – German Alliance for SWM Knowledge Transfer”
The cooperation will also promote the dissemination of information on the waste sector in the Czech Republic through the WasteCulture platform and support the organization of workshops ... and international exchange initiatives.
WasteCulture
Exclusive Event Discount Through Our Partnership
Special Offer for Attendees of "Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials Americas 2026" and "Slag & Ash Trade" events.
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Transformation of a Former Waste Disposal Site
Bayawan, PH - Transformation of a Former Waste Disposal Site to a New Waste Management Center
Fernanda Butron
France Rolls Out EcoScore Label for Clothing, Targeting Environmental Impact
France has implemented a new environmental labeling system for clothing, commonly referred to as the “EcoScore” and officially named “environmental cost” (coût environnemental), as part of national legislation aimed at measuring the impact of textile products.
Lorenz GmbH & Co. KG
Lorenz Meters – Smart Water Meters and waste reduction
All devices can be recycled by cleaning and recalibrating while about 90% of the materials can be reused.
WasteCulture
WasteCulture Welcomes GMI Global as New Partner
GMI Global specializes in the development and execution of high-level event concepts for key industrial sectors driving global transformation.
European Environmental Bureau
Commission’s Circular Economy Act risks missing the point, EEB warns – and the clock is ticking
Following today’s High-Level Dialogue on the Circular Economy Act, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) warns that the European Commission is heading in the wrong direction – and that there is still time to correct the course.
Municipal Waste Europe
“One Year of Textile Waste Separate Collection”. The EU Needs to Smooth the Path to Enable a Circular Textile Industry
Textile value chain actors call for incentives to close the textile loop and boost the demand for secondary raw materials.
Helena Oliveira
Brazil: Bill Proposes Strict Fines for Improper Waste Disposal
On April 23, the Chamber of Deputies approved Bill No. 580/22, which provides for the imposition of fines on anyone who disposes of waste on public roads or in other unauthorized locations.