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EuRIC gathers recyclers and policymakers in Brussels for a successful event

EuRIC gathers recyclers and policymakers in Brussels for a successful event

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) gathered policymakers, recyclers and other circular economy stakeholders in Brussels for its annual conference “Boosting recycling through future-fit policies” which took place on 30 March at the Bluepoint. As…

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EuRIC event set to gather recyclers and policymakers in Brussels to discuss regulatory hurdles

EuRIC event set to gather recyclers and policymakers in Brussels to discuss regulatory hurdles

Early bird registration is now open for EuRIC’s regulatory event Boosting recycling through future-fit policies at the BluePoint, Brussels on 30 March. The event will unite both policymakers and experts from across the recycling value chain to discuss…

Business
European Parliament ban on plastic exports to significantly impair European plastic recycling unless complementary measures are taken

European Parliament ban on plastic exports to significantly impair European plastic recycling unless complementary measures are taken

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 17 January 2023 on the Commission’s proposal for a Waste Shipment Regulation which has both positive and negative repercussions for plastics recycling. While many adaptations will facilitate recycling…

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A boost for recycling but non-recyclable packaging must be  phased out sooner

A boost for recycling but non-recyclable packaging must be phased out sooner

The proposed Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) sets a robust framework to boost packaging recycling. However, European recyclers warn that the phasing out of non-recyclable packaging must be dramatically accelerated if the EU…

NEWS
Waste Shipment Regulation set to decimate European recycling industry

Waste Shipment Regulation set to decimate European recycling industry

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) is issuing a stark warning to European policymakers as current waste shipment proposals both risk significant job losses and hampering investment in Europe’s pioneering circular economy sector. European recyclers already contribute 95…

Business
Ecomondo and Key Energy 2022 focus on environmental challenges in North African and Sub-Saharan countries

Ecomondo and Key Energy 2022 focus on environmental challenges in North African and Sub-Saharan countries

From climate change to recycling materials and the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies. Environmental challenges and opportunities in North African and sub-Saharan countries will be the focus of part of the debate at…

Events
5 days until European Recycling Conference 2022!

5 days until European Recycling Conference 2022!

After two years of cancellations due to COVID, EuRIC is delighted to announce that the European Recycling Conference (ERC) is back! The ERC is organised in close cooperation with the Spanish Recycling Federation FER and…

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IFAT Munich 2022: a strong restart for climate protection

IFAT Munich 2022: a strong restart for climate protection

Be it plastics, building materials or water: sustainable resource management solutions are essential for environmental and climate protection—and can be found at IFAT Munich. The World’s Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw…

Events
The newest Presona baler at IFAT 2022

The newest Presona baler at IFAT 2022

The newest baler, the MP 270 MH “Mega”, is built for businesses that bale large quantities of material. It has super-high capacity while being very cost effective. Come to stand B5.351/450 at IFAT and learn…

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Finalists Announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022

Finalists Announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022

Shortlisted finalists in the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 were revealed earlier today in a livestream event. The winners of the seven award categories will be announced on 23 June, the second day of the…