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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Fricke Technic University of Braunschweig
Diana Butron New OECD Report on Regional Plastics of the ASEAN Plus Three Region
The report warns of the staggering amount of mismanaged plastic waste generated and urges action to tackle this important problem.
UNEP Talks on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Adjourn Without Consensus
The meeting adjourned with a clearly expressed desire by Member States to continue the process, recognizing the significant difference of views between states.
Biosfera Gt The Las Vacas River Project by Biosfera Gt in Guatemala
An inspiring sustainability project tackling environmental and social problems.
Experts / Involved Parties
Yanik Moldt Prognos AG
Ayten Caputcu Cimsa Cement
Emeritus Chair Professor Chae-gun Phae, Ph.D Seoul National University of Science & Technology
UNEP Resumed Fifth Session of Negotiations on a Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Opens in Geneva
"If we continue as on this trajectory, the whole world will be drowning in plastic pollution – with massive consequences for our planetary, economic and human health†Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP
Sahabat Alam Malaysia SAM lauds stricter control on plastic waste imports
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes the stricter control on plastic waste imports imposed by the Malaysian government under the amended Customs Order.
eia - environmental investigation agency Malaysia Strengthens Plastic Waste Controls to Close the Door on ‘Waste Colonialism’ from Other Countries
Stricter controls on imports of plastic waste into Malaysia come into effect from today (1 July), effectively putting the brakes on ‘waste colonialism’ exports from other countries.
Cambridge Plastics The Global Plastics Treaty must include strict global controls on plastic waste tradeSedat Gündoğdu, Jim Puckett , Kenan Gedik, Yahya Terzi, Rafet Çağrı Öztürk
As negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) approach conclusion at INC-5.2, negotiators should align the treaty with the Basel framework but extend it by requiring Basel Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedures for all plastic waste.
German Environment Agency Single-Use Plastic Fund: UBA waives requirement to verify quanties in 2025
The reporting deadline for manufacturers will be extended to 15 July 2025
The Tofu TragedyBenedict Wermter
How Plastic Waste is Burned in Indonesian Tofu Factories
Plastics Recyclers Europe Rigid Polyolefins Recycling Market Hits Standstill
Fast-paced growth of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) recycling came to a halt, with capacities plateauing in 2023. This finding is highlighted in the latest report1 released by Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) in collaboration with ICIS, providing detailed data on production, collection, and recycling for the EU 27+3 region. ​
EEA What are the Impacts of PFAS Polymers on Our Health and The Environment?
The widespread use of PFAS polymers in everything from consumer products to green technologies can lead to contamination of water, air, soil, food and people. A European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment, published today, says that these chemicals can also contribute to global warming and ozone depletion.
Diana Butron Two New Laws Banning PFAS Signed by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
The new laws that ban PFAS in most products and classify firefighter foam as hazardous waste are part of a bill package.
UNEP European Commission, UNEP Boost Cooperation on Environment and Climate as a Key Enabler for Competitiveness, Security, and Resilience
Collaboration between UNEP and the European Commission will be crucial in addressing the intertwined planetary crises of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste.
Curtin University Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis, study finds
A new Curtin University-led paper published in Nature Cities has called for action to reduce the burning of plastics for heating and cooking, a common yet hazardous practice emerging in millions of households in developing nations due to a lack of traditional energy sources.
European Comission EU advancing on 2030 zero-pollution targets but stronger action is needed
Today, the Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) published the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report, which provides an overview of the EU's work to meet the 2030 zero pollution targets. The Commission also published today its fourth Clean Air Outlook report.
Abstracts From the BKAWE'25†are from Volume 2 of the series ‘Waste Management and Energy’ from TK Verlag
Diana Butron Cologne Plans to Introduce a Packaging Tax
In Cologne, 180,000 disposable cups are thrown away every day. The coming packaging tax aims to reduce littering in the city.
Joint Research Centre Designing More Sustainable Products: 18 Categories With High Potential
A new JRC report has assessed the potential of various products to be regulated under the new EU Ecodesign regulation, aimed at making sustainable products the norm in Europe. The legislation could improve environmental and market sustainability.
German Federal Constitutional Court Tübingen a Small Town in Germany wins in Constitutional Court against Fast Food Packaging Waste
Unsuccessful constitutional complaint against Tübingen packaging tax statute
German Environment Agency Packaging recycling only works with correct waste separation
Current figures, positive trends and challenges.
Diana Butron Law banning the import of plastic scraps into Thailand came into effect on January 1st 2025
Thailand is only one of various Asian countries that has been paid to receive plastic from developed nations.
German Environment Agency Manufacturers of single-use plastic products must register by 31 December
Current deadline for the Single-Use Plastic Fund expires at the end of 2024
UNEP Five African countries unite to reduce release of hazardous chemicals from plastics
The Governments of Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe have launched a US$90-million project to reduce the releases of hazardous chemicals from plastics
German Environment Agency Packaging consumption decreased in 2022 and recycling rate increased slightly
Lightweight plastic carrier bags still dispensed despite ban
New milestone achieved for drink container recycling program
UNEP Plastic pollution negotiations adjourn with new text and a follow-up session planned
Countries negotiating an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, adjourned their fifth session.
Gov.UK Government crackdown on single-use vapes
Ban on sale and supply of single-use vapes in England to come into force on 1 June 2025
