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Global Welche Kompetenzen braucht die nächste Generation? KWB-Thementag am 19. November in St. Leon-Rot. Was bereitet junge Menschen auf eine Arbeitswelt vor, die sich rasant verändert? Welche Fähigkeiten sind künftig gefragt – und wie kann die Berufliche Bildung darauf reagieren? Antworten auf diese drängenden Fragen sucht das Kuratorium der Deutschen Wirtschaft für Berufsbildung (KWB) bei seinem diesjährigen Thementag. Am 19. November lädt […] Recyclingportal.eu · 30 Sept 2025 Global Initiative „Mülltrennung wirkt“ veröffentlicht Jahresbericht 2024 Die Initiative „Mülltrennung wirkt“ legt ihren Jahresbericht für 2024 vor. Er dokumentiert die Maßnahmen, mit denen die dualen Systeme die Bevölkerung im vergangenen Jahr über richtige Mülltrennung informiert haben. Mit großem Erfolg: Insgesamt erzielte die Aufklärungskampagne der dualen Systeme 2024 über 2,8 Milliarden Kontakte. Der Schwerpunkt der Aufklärungs- und Informationsarbeit 2024 lag … Recyclingportal.eu · 30 Sept 2025 Global Fast fashion ondermijnt textielrecuperatie: wat kan België doen? De Belgische textielrecuperatiesector verkeert in zwaar weer. De marktprijs voor ongesorteerd textiel is met meer dan 40% gekelderd, recyclingbedrijven houden maar moeilijk het hoofd boven water en duurzame oplossingen blijven uit. Een uitgebreide producentenverantwoordelijkheid (UPV) voor textiel wordt naar voren geschoven als dé oplossing, maar zal niet voldoende zijn. Wat is er echt nodig om… RecyclePro · 30 Sept 2025 Global Civil society calls for immediate moratorium on new waste incinerators across the EU 156 civil society organisations have issued a joint letter to President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commissioners, and national ministers calling for an immediate moratorium on approving and building new waste incineration facilities across the European Union (EU). Led by the Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) network, this coalition is calling for: an EU-wide moratorium on […] Recyclingportal.eu · 30 Sept 2025 Global Recycelte Metalle: Stellungnahme zu aktuellen Forderungen nach Exportverboten Der Verband Deutscher Metallhändler und Recycler e. V. (VDM) und die Bundesvereinigung Deutscher Stahlrecycling- und Entsorgungsunternehmen e. V. (BDSV) nehmen mit Verwunderung die jüngsten Aussagen von Rob van Gils, Geschäftsführer der HAI Hammerer Aluminium Industries und Präsident von Aluminium Deutschland, zur Diskussion um mögliche Exportverbote für recycelte Metalle zur Kenntnis: „Während… Recyclingportal.eu · 30 Sept 2025 Global Deitz Co.'s Pharmafill BCV1 Bottomless Conveyor Helps with FDA Compliance An aid in compliance with 21 CFR 111 and 21 CFR 117, which comprises the Food Traceability Rule, the BCV1 Bottomless Conveyor automatically captures plastic, glass, and metal bottles from a conveyor, suspends them between dual hugger belts, and moves them above a printer. Packaging Strategies · 29 Sept 2025 Global Introduction Dear Esteemed Readers, We hope this EXPRA Newsletter finds you well and energised as we move through the third quarter of 2025 and enter the final stretch of the year. The past months have been pivotal for EXPRA: our Brussels Board meeting addressed PPWR sub-legislation, the Circular Economy Act and the Single-Use Plastics Directive, while we published several influential position papers. Most … EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global RINKI: Achieving Recycling Objectives Requires Sector Cooperation and Awareness Raising Finland, along with several other EU Member States, has received an early warning that it may not meet the recycling objectives set for municipal waste and plastic packaging waste. In response, national and industry stakeholders are emphasizing the need for stronger cooperation and targeted awareness campaigns to improve sorting and recycling rates. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Valipac Helps Companies Navigate Packaging Rules and Circular Opportunities As Europe moves toward stricter circular packaging legislation, companies across the continent are asking a critical question: How do we adapt—and thrive—in this evolving regulatory landscape? In the latest episode of Industry Insights, Valipac- Commercial and Industrial Packaging in Belagium- offers timely answers and strategic guidance for businesses navigating packaging rules and sustainabil… EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Kunststoffen, textiel, batterijen… Wie steunt de recyclingketen? Hoge importtarieven, exportbeperkingen en strenge milieunormen zetten onze economie, en die van Europa, onder druk. België en Europa zetten daarom volop in op de circulaire economie. Een van de speerpuntsectoren om die ambitie te realiseren is de afval- en recyclingsector. Alleen staat net die sector vandaag zelf onder zware druk. De kunststof recyclingsector kraakt onder […] Het bericht Kunsts… RecyclePro · 29 Sept 2025 Global CONAI Extends Framework Agreement and Celebrates Record Recycling Rates in Italy In a year marked by strategic continuity and impressive environmental achievements, CONAI (Consorzio Nazionale Imballaggi) has announced two major developments: the extension of its national framework agreement with ANCI and a record-breaking packaging recycling rate of 76.7% in 2024. These milestones reinforce Italy’s leadership in circular economy practices and its commitment to sustainable p… EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Fost Plus Debunks Recycling Myths and Invests in Belgium’s Circular Future As sustainability becomes a central concern for citizens and businesses alike, Fost Plus is doubling down on its commitment to transparency and local recycling infrastructure. Through its educational outreach and strategic investments, the organization is reshaping how packaging waste is managed in Belgium—while tackling persistent myths head-on. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global California may file more plastics recycling lawsuits https://www.reuters.com/world/california-looking-more-trump-plastics-lawsuits-attorney-general-bonta-says-2025-09-24 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Ecoembes Expands European Support and Environmental Education in 2025 Ecoembes is making significant strides in 2025 toward building a more harmonized circular economy and fostering environmental awareness across Europe. With the launch of its new European Desk and the continued growth of its Naturaliza education program, the organization is reinforcing its dual commitment to regulatory support for companies and sustainability education for future generations. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global OVAM wil Vlamingen op Internationale Dag tegen Voedselverlies aansporen om voedselverlies met 30 % terug te dringen Vandaag is het Internationale Dag tegen Voedselverlies, naar jaarlijkse gewoonte op 29 september. De Kostwinners van OVAM voeren in september en oktober opnieuw volop campagne om de Vlaming bewust te maken van het thema. Dat doen ze met spotjes op tv maar ook met heel wat praktische tips om minder voedsel te verspillen. Want wist […] Het bericht OVAM wil Vlamingen op Internationale Dag tegen Vo… RecyclePro · 29 Sept 2025 Global Verpact -The Netherlands- Accelerates Toward 2030 Recycling Goals with New Agreements and Strong 2024 Results Verpact has taken major steps in 2024 to improve the quality and quantity of packaging waste recycling in the Netherlands. Through new agreements with municipalities and strong national performance, the organization is reinforcing its commitment to achieving—and exceeding—European recycling targets. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Turning a problem into a resource: Scientists transform biomass tar into high-value carbon materials https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1099858 https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=64922 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Collapse in Geneva After nearly two weeks of intense negotiations from 5 to 14 August 2025, the fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) session in Geneva failed to deliver a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty, marking another setback in the UN-led effort to combat plastic pollution across the entire lifecycle. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Sustainable packaging startup launches ‘first fully home-compostable pipette dropper’ for beauty packaging https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/09/26/sustainable-packaging-startup-launches-first-fully-home-compostable-pipette-dropper-for-beauty-packaging Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global CICC: Policy-driven development of the biodegradable plastics industry with low capacity utilization for PBAT. https://news.futunn.com/en/post/62656006/cicc-policy-driven-development-of-the-biodegradable-plastics-industry-with?level=1&data_ticket=1759154941801629 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global One-Pot Synthesis of PBAT from PET Waste Using Metal-DES Catalytic Systems for Sustainable Packaging Applications https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.5c04609 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global AI Catalysis and Microreaction Technology Enable Mass Production of High-performance Biobased Materials. Xiangsheng Technology Completes Two Rounds of Angel+ Round Financing Worth Tens of Millions of Yuanai Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Symphony CEO addresses plastics solutions at SPE conference https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/symphony-ceo-addresses-plastics-solutions-at-spe-conference-93CH-4256822 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Scientists Use Bacteria to Produce Stronger and Eco-Friendly Plastic Without Any Byproducts https://www.zmescience.com/research/materials/scientists-use-bacteria-to-produce-stronger-and-eco-friendly-plastic-without-any-byproducts Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Plasma: The fourth state of matter drives sustainable carbon upcycling Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global TotalEnergies Corbion and Floreon partner on PLA bricks https://whattheythink.com/news/127776-adaptive-interiors-lower-carbon-footprint Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Circular Economy Act: EU Launches Public Consultation to Shape Future Waste Policy On 1 August 2025, the European Commission officially launched a public consultation for the forthcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA), marking a pivotal step toward strengthening the EU’s circular economy framework. The consultation is open until 6 November 2025, and feedback is being collected via a text box format on the Have Your Say portal. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Environmental Influence on Degradation of Chitosan Bioplastics https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.5c04552 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Confidence in recycling continues to fall, warns WRAP study Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global EU Parliament Approves Landmark Waste Framework Directive Revision On 9 September 2025, the European Parliament gave final approval to a major revision of the Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC), introducing binding targets to reduce food and textile waste across the European Union. This legislative update marks a significant step in the EU’s transition toward a circular economy, aligning with the goals of the European Green Deal and the Circular … EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Environmental Omnibus: EU Public Consultation Closed The European Commission’s Environmental Omnibus, launched on 22 July 2025, aims to simplify EU environmental legislation to make it faster, easier, and cheaper to implement—particularly for businesses. The public consultation closed on 10 September. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Upcoming events Explore the complete EXPRA calendar here, featuring all upcoming events and key updates. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Joint Industry Statement on Harmonised Waste Sorting Instructions for Packaging In July 2025, EXPRA, alongside more than 50 European industry organizations, issued a joint statement urging the European Commission to reconsider the draft Joint Research Centre (JRC) guidelines on EU waste sorting labels. The statement criticizes the proposed emphasis on text and full-color labels, warning that this approach risks reintroducing national barriers within the Single Market by re… EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global EXPRA & EPRO Joint Feedback on Single Use Plastic Directive Implementing Act Single-Use Plastics Directive – Public consultation on rules for calculating, verifying and reporting recycled content in single-use plastic beverage bottles. The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) and the European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations (EPRO) have submitted joint feedback to the European Commission’s draft Implementing Act on the Single-Use… EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Confirms Legality of Single Not-for-Profit EPR Model EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global EXPRA Responds to Environmental Omnibus Consultation EXPRA welcomes the Environmental Omnibus as a timely opportunity to streamline EU regulation while safeguarding environmental ambition. To ensure a well-functioning EPR framework, EXPRA urges two targeted fixes: aligning the application of the new producer definition with the calendar year from 1 January 2027, and adopting a proportionate EU-wide Authorized Representative regime. These adjustme… EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Online Marketplaces: Unlocking Their Role in Extended Producer Responsibility 17 September 2025- EXPRA joins 63 NGOs, industry associations and consumer groups in calling on EU policymakers to recognise online marketplaces as economic operators under EU law. We urge platforms to verify product compliance or link every listing to a registered EU/EEA operator, enforce seller traceability, demand proof of EPR registration and payment, and accept financial liability for any … EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global State-Run PROs in Waste Framework Directive: A Dangerous Step Back Brussels, 21 September 2025 – The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) expresses its deep concern following the European Parliament’s vote on 9 September on the revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD). This concern has been shared and strongly supported by key Industry associations in EU and beyond. In its adopted text, Parliament establishes the concept of producer responsibility … EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Which reusable grocery bags passed, and failed, Marketplace’s durability test? Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Egypt’s Role in the Negotiations for a Plastic Treaty The Plastic Pollution Problem, the Illusion of Comfort, and Egypt’s Role in the Negotiations for a Global Treaty Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025