July 2017
Introduction by the managing director
Introduction by the Managing Director
It looks like this summer will be again quite busy for all of us packaging and waste professionals as the Trilogue started on 30 May, after the Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) agreed on a mandate to start negotiations with the European Parliament on the legislative proposals on waste.
EXPRA news
NEW PUBLICATION OF EXPRA: SUSTAINABILITY DROPS – NEWS FROM EXPRA MEMBERS
In June 2017 EXPRA started a new initiative – publication of news and best practices from EXPRA members, aiming to inform and support all stakeholders in the packaging value chain in the process of developing more sustainable packaging, incorporating design for...
EXPRA WORKSHOP: TOWARDS EUROPEAN EPR REQUIREMENTS IN NEW WASTE LEGISLATION: A BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS, MAY 30, BRUSSELS
The event’s goal was to drive a discussion around good European practice, or specific national needs (depending on the situation), that could help set the right framework for these requirements to operate in future.During the one day event, opened by the Maltese...
FIRST MEETING OF THE EU EXPERT GROUP ON FINANCING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The event’s goal was to drive a discussion around good European practice, or specific national needs (depending on the situation), that could help set the right framework for these requirements to operate in future. During the one day event, opened by the Maltese...
News updates
MANDATORY REPORTING OF PACKAGING DATA IN SINGAPORE BY 2021
Singapore, currently having a non-binding Packaging and packaging waste Agreement (SPA), announced the mandatory reporting of packaging data and packaging waste reduction plans by 2021. On 5 June 2017, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) organized the...
NEW EEA REPORT: CIRCULAR BY DESIGN PRODUCTS IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
This report, launched at the World Circular Economy Forum 2017, explores the circular economy from a product perspective, applying a systemic approach and transition theory. Drivers of product design and usage are discussed in the context of emerging consumption...
EC STRATEGY ON PLASTICS IN A CIRCULAR ECONOMY: DEVELOPMENTS
The dedicated plastics strategy of the EC aims to help Europe improve recycling, cut marine litter, and remove potentially dangerous chemicals.The Commission published the roadmap of the Communication on Plastics in a Circular Economy (including action on marine...
EP ENVI COMMITTEE EXCHANGE OF VIEWS WITH MR SIIM KIISLER, MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, ESTONIAN PRESIDENCY
Estonia took over the Presidency from Malta on 1 July 2017. The Estonian Presidency is willing to push forward EU policy to deliver on the Paris targets. Therefore, it committed to make substantial progress on all climate policy files – emissions trading system...
WASTE PACKAGE: COUNCIL AGREES ITS NEGOTIATING STANCE
On 19 May 2017, the Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) agreed on a negotiating mandate to start negotiations with the European Parliament on all four legislative proposals on waste, which are part of the Circular economy package submitted by the...
News from members
ECOPACK, BULGARIA: ECOPACK WINS AGAIN THE GREEN OSCAR AWARD
Ecopack Bulgaria took the first place in the category Recycling and Waste Management. The company has earned its distinction, apart from its professional work and leadership position in Bulgaria,and its investment of more than BGN 2.5 million in the first glass...
FOST PLUS (BELGIUM) NEWS FROM BEGIUM
The 2017 edition of the Fost Plus Academic Session in May was a great success. The Organization presented its impressive results in packaging waste recycling - 87.4% and recovery - 90.1%, achieved in 2016, which reinforce its position of European leader.This event...
CONAI (ITALY) 20 YEARS OF NATIONAL PACKAGING CONSORTIUM: THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
CONAI presented the 2nd edition of the Sustainability Report of the Consorzio Nazionale Imballaggi, which showed with numerical evidence the central role of the Consortium in the Italian circular economy, with the generation of environmental, economic and social...
GREENPAK (MALTA) SPECIAL AWARD DURING KOPERATTIVI MALTA’S 20THANNIVERSARY EVENT
GreenPak Cooperative was presented with a Special Award during Koperattivi Malta’s 20thAnniversary event. Koperattivi Malta, a non-political organization, promotes the co-operative business model and its social responsibility dimension.GreenPak was judged to merit...
ÇEVKO (TURKEY) THE COLLABORATION OF ÇEVKO, AFAD AND UNDP
ÇEVKO started a study with the collaboration of the Turkish Republic, Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Authority-AFAD, and United Nations Development Program-UNDP, to raise awareness of environment and the separate collection of waste to be...
ECOEMBES (SPAIN) CIRCULARLAB
EXPRA Member Ecoembes launches first Circular Economy innovation, research and testing centre in Europe: TheCircularLab. This is a pioneering project in Europe that,through joint collaborative research within the circular economy framework, seeks to study,...
GREEN DOT CYPRUS RECYCLING KIT & RECYCLING IN LIMASSOL CARNIVAL
Green Dot Cyprus created a Recycling kit to strengthen its relationship with those who are interested in recycling. The Recycling Kit is given as a gift to the winners of the various contests made on Green Dot Cyprus's Facebook page.The Recycling kit includes PMD...
FTI (SWEDEN) NEWS FROM SWEDEN
FTI is planning its own facility for plastic packaging & new information campaign with the singer Titiyo. FTI is planning its own facility Sweden has high ambitions for the recycling of plastic packaging. FTI’s goal is not only to achieve but to exceed these...