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GROUNDWATER – MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE – WORLD WATER DAY 2022

GROUNDWATER – MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE – WORLD WATER DAY 2022

Humanity’s demand for water is growing. Pressure on water resources is increasing due to overuse, pollution and climate change. Droughts and heatwaves are becoming more intense and more frequent. Sea-level rise is driving salt-water intrusion…

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EuRIC elects its new leaders for 2022 – 2025

EuRIC elects its new leaders for 2022 – 2025

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) has elected its new leaders during the General Assemblies held in Brussels on 8 and 9 March 2022. Olivier FRANÇOIS (Board Member of FEDEREC) is EuRIC’s new President. He will be supported in…

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Fit for 55 Package

Fit for 55 Package

EuRIC welcomes the publication of the Fit for 55 Package, which sets in stone the EU’s ambition to cut Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG) by at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030 and reach climate…

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GOOD PRACTICES FOR TACKLING FIRES CAUSED BY LITHIUM BATTERIES IN WEEE

GOOD PRACTICES FOR TACKLING FIRES CAUSED BY LITHIUM BATTERIES IN WEEE

WEEE Forum, EuRIC, EUCOBAT, EERA, MWE and the WEEELABEX Organisation join forces to counter the occurrence of fires caused by lithium batteries and e-waste containing lithium batteries. A new report compiles good practices addressed to…

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Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), 4-5 November 2021, Amsterdam

Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), 4-5 November 2021, Amsterdam

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) returns to Amsterdam on 4-5 November 2021, moving to the larger Hall 12 this year to accommodate demand for a larger exhibition and conference space. The free-to-attend Plastics Recycling…

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Recyclers’ Talks #4: Boosting Tyre Recyclers – Essential to the European Green Deal

Recyclers’ Talks #4: Boosting Tyre Recyclers – Essential to the European Green Deal

Going the extra-mile on the road of climate neutral and circular economy is a must to achieve the targets set by the European Green Deal and tyre recycling has a key role in this regard.…

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MAKING TEXTILES CIRCULAR: WHAT IS NEEDED?

MAKING TEXTILES CIRCULAR: WHAT IS NEEDED?

No time to waste to implement the ambitious strategy for sustainable textiles was one of the key messages of Recyclers’ Talks #2 organised on 4 May 2021 by EuRIC, in the framework of the EU…

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EuRIC welcomes the provisional agreement on the European Climate Law

EuRIC welcomes the provisional agreement on the European Climate Law

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) welcomes the provisional agreement on the European Climate Law. The European Climate Law, one of the key pillars of the European Green Deal, sets ambitious targets ranging from climate…

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EARTH DAY 2021 – RESTORE OUR EARTH

EARTH DAY 2021 – RESTORE OUR EARTH

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth…

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Cummins leader calls for continued innovation in all technologies to reach environmental goals

Cummins leader calls for continued innovation in all technologies to reach environmental goals

Vice Chairman Tony Satterthwaite testified that advanced internal combustion engines can achieve immediate reductions in air pollutants and carbon emissions while the infrastructure and manufacturing scale develops for low-carbon technologies like battery and fuel cell electric powertrains. “The future…