We recommend that USEPA expand the Renewable Fuel Standard program from biogas to renewable biomass, including the biogenic portion of municipal solid waste >>>
Philipp Schmidt-Pathmann Institute for Energy and Resource Management (IeRM)
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.
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.
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.
Experts / Involved Parties
Ricardo Reitz ITAD e.V.
Bernd Walter KOMPTECH
Carsten Steentjes PlanET Biogas Europe GmbH
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.
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.
Integration of Landfills into the EU-ETS 1Dr. Bärbel Birnstengel, Dr. Jochen Hoffmeister, Sebastian Lübbers, Richard Simpson
An option to prevent possible waste diversion from municipal waste incineration?
Kanadevia Inova Kanadevia Hands Over the New Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility to Indaver
Works to fully commission the UK’s newest Waste to Energy facility have completed, allowing Kanadevia Inova to handover the plant to Indaver who will take it into its operational phase.
ESWET ESWET Welcomes AccelerateEU: Waste-to-Energy Key to Energy Security and District Heating Expansion
The European Commission’s AccelerateEU Plan was adopted today as a necessary answer to the energy price volatility stemming from the latest energy crisis and Europe’s continued exposure to fossil fuel imports.
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature and Nuclear Safety Germany and Brazil Deepen Successful Cooperation on Environmental Protection and Climate Action
Brazil and Germany signed further cooperation agreements on circular economy and fighting environmental crime in order to expand their existing climate dialogue.
World Bank Group What a Waste 3.0: Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management Toward Circularity until 2050
The World Bank Group's What a Waste 3.0 report offers the most up-to date data and statistical analytics on global solid waste management.
Kanadevia Inova has officially received the Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) from kenova AG for its combustion and boiler system at the new KEBAG Enova Emmenspitz waste-to-energy plant in Zuchwil, Canton Solothurn, Switzerland.
European Comission EU Reinforces the Stability and Predictability of its Carbon Market
The Commission has proposed an amendment to the Market Stability Reserve Decision to strengthen the instrument that ensures a stable, well-functioning carbon market.
UN Environment Programme Food Waste in Focus as the World Marks the International Day Of Zero Waste
The world is facing a growing waste challenge linked to unsustainable production and consumption, with humanity generating up to 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste each year.
UN Environment Programme UN Advisory Board Names 20 City Leaders in Zero Waste
20 cities worldwide have been named the inaugural 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste, an initiative led by the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste.
Helena Oliveira Partnership Between Germany and Brazil Enables the Construction of the Most Advanced Mechanical Waste Treatment Plant in Latin America
The city of São Paulo has taken another step towards circularity. In 2025, STADLER, was contracted by Ecourbis S.A., to build the “UTM Leste” sorting plant.
Federal Ministry for the Environment and the German Environment Agency Greenhouse Gas Data Reveals the Need for Fresh Momentum in Climate Action
Emissions fell only marginally in 2025. The 2030 climate targets remain achievable if the necessary measures are implemented. Acceptance of climate-friendly technologies is increasing.
WasteCulture WasteCulture and ABREN Announce the "German-Brazil Alliance for Sustainable Waste Management”
The cooperation will also promote the dissemination of information on the Brazilian waste sector through the WasteCulture platform and support the organization of workshops ...and international exchange initiatives.
Landratsamt Neumarkt i.d.OPf. - Kommunaler Umweltschutz, Abfallwirtschaft - Lean Gas Instead of High-Temperature Flare at the Blomenhof Landfill, Neumarkt i.d.OPf. - Climate Protection Through Landfill Remediation
The Blomenhof landfill in the district of Neumarkt i.d.OPf. is a clear example of how modern technology and strategic planning can go hand in hand to effectively reduce environmental pollution.
European Environmental Agency Assessing the Climate Mitigation Potential of Circular Economy
This briefing provides information about the interlinkages between circular economy and climate change mitigation. It is based on a literature review of recent modelling results and supports the 2025 Clean Industrial Deal and 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan.
Kanadevia Inova Kanadevia Inova’s Innovative Project Sets a New Standard for Clean Energy in Minnesota USA
With all key project details finalized, Kanadevia Inova’s North America team and its partners are launching one of the most advanced organic waste-to-renewable gas projects in the region and establishing a new benchmark in circular waste management and renewable energy production.
Baldío Restaurant ‘Baldío’ in Mexico City: Zero-Waste Practices in Food Service
Baldío is a restaurant located in Mexico City that applies a zero-waste approach to its operations.
Indaver From PMD Bag to Store Shelf
Colruyt launches the first meat trays made with recycled plastic.
Helena Oliveira Cooperation Between ABREN and WtERT Germany continues in WasteCulture
WasteCulture's collaborator Helena Oliveira met with Yuri Schmitke, president of ABREN, to talk about various aspects of waste management in Brazil.
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Minister Schneider and Governor Gavin Newsom Pledge Further Climate and Environment Cooperation at Munich Security Conference
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider and California Governor Gavin Newsom met today at the Munich Security Conference to spotlight the national and economic security risks of climate change and highlight how the transition to clean energy reduces risk while protecting communities and growing economies.
German Environmental Agency For a Tox-Free, Circular and Climate-Friendly Construction Sector
How can our built environment become healthier, more climate-friendly, and more resource-efficient?
