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ESWET New study exposes Europe’s hidden methane impact from landfills and the risk of making it worse through incoherent climate policy
Europe’s landfill methane problem is far bigger and longer-lasting than previously understood
Plastic Waste Trade Watch The Deadly Toll of Europe’s Plastic Waste Dumping in Türkiye
A recent article details the complex web of misdeclarations and corruption that keeps the flood of Europe’s plastic waste flowing into Türkiye
FOODturo GbR Reducing Food Waste and Boosting Sustainable Impact in a Corporate Canteen
Circular transformation in foodservice is achievable, scalable, and measurable.
Experts / Involved Parties
Mira Kaoussan, MBA HSM GmbH + Co KG
Dr. Eng. Ahmed Chirmata Wilaya of Souss Massa Region / WtERT Morocco
Dr. Gernot Pehnelt BIFAS GbR
Climate Action Tracker Three Key Near-Term Actions Would Bring Projected Warming Below 2°C
If governments were to implement three key climate actions they already negotiated and agreed in 2023 they could cut global emissions by 18 billion tonnes in 2035 compared to current emission projections, according to new analysis released at COP30 today by the Climate Action Tracker.
European Parliament Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence: MEPs Back Simplification Changes
On Thursday, Parliament endorsed reduced reporting duties and due diligence requirements for companies.
WtERT® New Study Highlights the Profitability and Climate Benefits of Waste-to-Energy in Jordan!
We are proud to share the latest publication by Prof. Hani Abu-Qdais Chair of our WtERT Jordan Chapter of our association hosted at University of Science and Technology (JUST).
European Comission The Proposals of the German Association for Waste Management and circular economy (Deutsche Gesellschaft fĂĽr Abfall und Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V.) -DGAW -
on the topics of - critical raw materials and - EU 2030 -
UNEP New Climate Pledges Only Slightly Lower Dangerous Global Warming Projections
A UN Environment Programme (UNEP) assessment of available new climate pledges under the Paris Agreement finds that the predicted global temperature rise over the course of this century has only slightly fallen, leaving the world heading for a serious escalation of climate risks and damages.
CEWEP WtE Barometer: Stable, Good Performance
In 2025, the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) sector showed stable performance, although waste volumes were still comparatively low due to a weak economy in Europe.
Kanadevia INOVA Kanadevia Inova at COP 30: Sharing our message on affordable and circular waste infrastructure with the world
Swiss-based green-tech leader will contribute to critical discussions on waste management infrastructure in the Blue Zone at COP 30, the United Nations conference on climate change, which will be held in the Brazilian city of Belem on Nov. 10-21, 2025.
EEB - European Environmental Bureau New data reveal the extent of Europe’s e-waste crisis, NGOs call for urgent action
New Eurostat data released today exposes the scale of Europe’s overconsumption of electronics and the continued failure to properly collect and recycle e-waste.
COP 30 should be a milestone moment to boost ambition, finance and action as the world marks ten years since the Paris Agreement.
Ten New Insights in Climate Science 2025Ospina, D., et al.
Interdisciplinary understanding is vital for delivering sound climate policy advice. However, navigating the ever-growing and increasingly diverse scholarly literature on climate change is challenging for any individual researcher. This annual synthesis highlights and explains recent advances across a variety of fields of climate change research.
WasteCulture WtERT DSS becomes WasteCulture
As discussed inside Global WtERT Council we are now in the process of taking the small step towards the new website wasteculture.com. I am convinced that this also will help the common cause to foster WtE techniques who need more acceptance in society.
UNEP Better data driving action on methane emissions, but more work needed
Government and industry responses to UNEP’s more than 3,500 satellite methane alerts climbed from one to 12 per cent in the past year.
BAN Following the Smoke: Investigation of Ten U.S. Companies Points to a Hidden Tsunami of e- Waste Exports to Asia
European Parliament Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence: Simpler Rules for Fewer Companies
The new draft rules would reduce the required amount of sustainability reporting and simplify due diligence requirements for companies.
ABREN ABREN at the X OLADE Energy Week in Chile
On October 1–2, ABREN’s President Yuri Schmitke took part in the international event “Exploring Opportunities for Methane Mitigation Convergence between the EU and LAC”, held during the X OLADE Energy Week in Santiago, Chile.
Diana Butron New Studies Highlight Complexities in EU Textile Waste and Recycling
Recent research from Denmark and Eastern European countries provides new insights into the challenges and opportunities in textile waste management and recycling within the European Union.
Diana Butron New OECD Report on Regional Plastics of the ASEAN Plus Three Region
The report warns of the staggering amount of mismanaged plastic waste generated and urges action to tackle this important problem.
Diana Butron The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposes to Stop Collecting Emissions Data
The proposed rule aims to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program tracking emissions data from thousands of large polluters.
MDPI Littering Behaviour in Multicultural Slums: A Case Study from BrazilPatricia Silva, Mário Ramos, Ana Alves, Graça Martinho
Findings highlight the need for targeted awareness campaigns and inclusive policies to effectively tackle littering in multicultural slums.
Plastics Recyclers Europe Rigid Polyolefins Recycling Market Hits Standstill
Fast-paced growth of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) recycling came to a halt, with capacities plateauing in 2023. This finding is highlighted in the latest report1 released by Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) in collaboration with ICIS, providing detailed data on production, collection, and recycling for the EU 27+3 region. ​
ESWET Waste-to-Energy Reduces Methane Emissions, New EEA Report Says
If this finding is still under discussion in your country, read the EEA report summarized in attached press release
Inclusive Recycling Foundation – E[co]work E[co]work Enabling Safe, Inclusive and Circular Solutions for E-Waste Management in India
E[co]work provides an attractive alternative for informal workers in the e-waste dismantling sector of Delhi. An innovative shared space for dismantling e-waste safely and in conformity to regulations opened its doors in 2023.
European Environment Agency EU waste prevention checkup: more effective measures needed to tackle food waste
While prevention measures are gaining momentum, more effective efforts at national level are needed to tackle the huge problem of food waste according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report released today.
European Landfill Association European Landfill Association wants to end the landfilling of organic waste in Europe
Today, the European Landfill Association (ELA) that represents European landfill operators was founded in Cologne.